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AD Ports Group and China’s Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Investment & Operation Group Sign Preliminary Strategic Agreement to Establish Automotive Logistics Ecosystem

Global Ports

Australia’s east coast container ports brace for ‘Bomb cyclone’

Chinese exports drive port congestion in Europe

Offshore Energy

Floating Nuclear Power Plants in the Mediterranean Sea to be Evaluated by ABS, Core Power and Athlos

Maritime Welfare

Safe, seen and supported – Sailors’ Society’s acclaimed Wellness at Sea conferences are back for their fifth year

U.S. Tariffs

Maersk estimates effective US tariffs average 21% currently

MARITIME NEWS 7-2-25

Posted on July 2, 2025 by propellerclub

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U.S. Shipbuilding

GAO Report Reveals Critical Gaps in Maritime Administration’s Shipbuilding Support Programs

U.S. Ag Trade

U.S. Grain Exports Rise Despite Chinese Tariffs

Maritime Companies

Maersk Estimates Effective US Tariffs Average 21% Currently

Hellenic News Articles

South Korean Shipbuilding

GTT receives an order from HD KSOE for the tank design of 6 LNG-fuelled container ships

Chinese Shipbuilding

GTT partners with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to enhance LNG bunkering vessels performance and flexibility

CSSC Shanghai Waigaoqiao delivers 15 vessels, secures 8 orders

Panama Canal

The Panama Canal and its importance for Australia

U.S. Port News

GT USA Celebrates a Decade of Innovation and Growth at Port Canaveral

Chinese Ports

China’s westernmost port in Xinjiang sees traffic surge with 24/7 clearance

Global Ports

The Port of Gothenburg signs 25-year agreement with Inter Terminals

U.S. Ag Trade

Corn stuck near lows on supply pressure

Corn, soybeans fall on supply prospects; wheat eases from 1-week high

US grain shipments jump 9% despite Chinese tariffs

Maritime Seafarers

IMO targets seafarer fatigue, work and rest hours, and harassment at sea

MARITIME NEWS 7-1-25

Posted on July 1, 2025 by propellerclub

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Global Shipbuilding

Italy’s Fincantieri Swaps Cruise Ships for Warships in Defense Bid

U.S. Collaboration

HII Turns to AI to Revolutionize U.S. Naval Shipbuilding

Global Offshore Wind

Britain’s Crown Estate Reports Profit of 1.15B Pounds, Led by Offshore Wind

Global Ports

Asia-Europe Schedule Reliability Defies European Port Congestion

Maritime Companies

Private Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, Plans €1B Expansion

Hellenic News Articles

South Korean Shipbuilding

S. Korea’s mid-sized shipbuilders make strong comeback after prolonged slump

U.S. Ag Trade

Corn slips as improved crop rating adds to supply pressure

Corn eases on supply hopes, soybeans rise ahead of US reports

Heat boosts growth but storms present kinks

U.S. Port News

LNG Vessel Refuels Ro-Ro Ship in Long Beach

Global Ports

Adani Gangavaram Port sets a new record in handling of coastal cargo

Green Shipping

Alternative fuels orderbook shows resilience amid overall decline in newbuild market

Green Fuels

“K” LINE starts use of Bio-LNG fuel for Car Carrier

Maritime Technologies

Avikus And Emerson Sign MOU To Integrate Adaptive AI And Autonomous Technologies With Aventics Marine Controllers

Unity Ship Management Adopts BASSnet SaaS to Streamline Fleet-Wide Operations

MARITIME NEWS 6-30-25

Posted on June 30, 2025 by propellerclub

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U.S. Shipbuilding

U.S.-Built ECO Liberty Ushers in New Era for American Offshore Wind Vessels

U.S. Collaborations

Report: Hanwha Moves to Reflag Korean-Built LNG Carriers Under U.S. Flag

U.S. Maritime

U.S. Maritime Academies Graduate Over 1,100 Amid National Push to Rebuild Sea Power

Hellenic News Articles

Global Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding slowdown looms beyond 2027

Approval in Principle (AiP) for World’s First LCO2 / Methanol Carrier

ClassNK issues World’s First Approval in Principle (AiP) for LCO2/Methanol Carrier developed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and MOL

South Korean Shipbuilding

HD Korea Shipbuilding Secures First Domestic LNG Carrier Orders in Three Months

U.S. Tariffs

U.S. tariffs disrupt German ports, global supply chains

U.S. Port News

Port Of New York And New Jersey Is Nation’s Busiest Cargo Gateway In May 2025

Decarbonization

GCMD successfully demonstrates world’s first end-to-end value chain for onboard captured CO2

Shipping faces a greener future thanks to young innovators Alisha Fredriksson and Roujia Wen

A world first: shipping carbon exports for storage

Green Fuels

Lloyd’s Register signs strategic collaboration with DAI Infrastruktur for green ammonia Project Ra

Maritime Policies

The Nautical Institute in collaboration with The Maritime Search and Rescue Council announces a new Maritime Search and Rescue Endorsement Scheme

Green Shipping

China’s green water transport drive fuels low-carbon development

MARITIME NEWS 6-27-25

Posted on June 27, 2025 by propellerclub

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U.S. Tariff Deals

EU, US Confident They’ll Reach Tariff Deal by July Deadline

Maritime Incidents

Alarming 25% Rise in Seafarer Deaths Following Pandemic, Gard Report Reveals

Hellenic News Articles

South Korean Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai To Build 4 LNG Carriers

U.S. Ag Trade

Chicago corn and soybeans bounce off multi-month lows

Will analysts break their 10-year streak on US soybean acres?

Global Ports

Port of Antwerp-Bruges welcomes Flemish and German governments for discussions on energy transition and industrial cooperation

Drewry: Port Throughput Index Up 5.6% in April

Westports’ earnings growth to accelerate from port tariff hike, says HLIB

Maritime Companies

Maersk resumes Haifa port calls

Global Trade

Drewry: World Container Index Down 9% Last Week

Maritime Rescue

Zelim’s Zoe Bags British Safety Council Award For Transforming Maritime Rescue

Middle East Trade

Gulf shipping costs drop as Israel-Iran ceasefire holds

U.S.-China Tariffs

US demand for China-made goods ebbs on tariff worries; ocean shipping rates drop

Panama Canal

Panama Canal Marks Nine Years Since Expansion with Growth in Transits and Tonnage

Red Sea Tensions

Yemen’s Houthis likely to be persistent problem for US, senior military official says

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MARITIME NEWS 6-26-25

Posted on June 26, 2025 by propellerclub

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Global Trade

Global Goods Trade Gains as Tariff Fears Speed Imports, WTO Says

Maritime Technology

Viceroy Seaglider Takes Flight—Sort Of—in First Crewed Foil Test

U.S. Tariffs

EU to Canvass Leaders at Summit on Resolving US Tariff Conflict

Hellenic News Articles

Global Ports

Westports’ earnings growth to accelerate from port tariff hike, says HLIB

Maritime Companies

Maersk sues over $1 bln Brazil port auction, MSC Group’s TIL may follow

Maersk launches “Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio” helping global supply chains navigate tariff volatility and complexity

Green Shipping

Flettner rotors, green fuels and pools: The path forward for FuelEU Maritime compliance

Elomatic secures a major delivery contract with Carnival Corporation for Elogrid™ installation on its XL-Class vessels

Strait of Hormuz

Iran: Is the cost of closing the Strait of Hormuz too high?

Chinese Shipping

BOC, PICC unveil measures backing Shanghai’s global shipping ambitions

MARITIME NEWS 6-25-25

Posted on June 25, 2025 by propellerclub

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U.S. Collaborations

U.S. in Talks to Buy 15 Icebreakers from Finland, Trump Says at NATO Summit

U.S. Maritime

Leadership Changes at USMMA Amid Infrastructure Challenges and Calls for Reform

U.S. Port News

Cheniere Expands LNG Capacity with $25 Billion Investment in Corpus Christi Facility

Hellenic News Articles

U.S. Collaborations

HD Hyundai to Spearhead Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding and Maritime Alliance

U.S. Ag Trade

Chicago grains stay weak as supply pressure hangs over market

U.S. Port News

California ports see new wave of freight containers as ships try to beat China tariff hike

Global Ports

RSGT Expands into Multi-Purpose Terminal Operations at Four Strategic Red Sea Ports

Chinese Trade

PPA S.A.: Welcoming Ceremony of “Yuan Hai Kou”

Global Trade

Container Shipping: BIMCO Forecasts Stable demand outlook despite US trade policies

Asia-US container rates plunge as June hikes fail to stick

Day of the Seafarer

International Day of the Seafarer 2025 promotes a culture of respect with ‘My Harassment-Free Ship’ campaign

Increase in female crews reporting sexual harassment is positive shift, says MHSS as industry makes stand against bullying to mark Day of the Seafarer

Day of The Seafarer: Belgian Initiatives That Foster A Safe, Respectful And Inclusive Working Environment For All Seafarers

Maritime Technology

Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation

Cosco Shipping’s four new gas carriers will operate with Wärtsilä cargo handling and fuel supply systems

Propeller Club of Oslo’s Ogis sees maritime collaboration to support decarbonization

Posted on June 25, 2025 by propellerclub

Propeller Club of Oslo (Norway).

Shipping companies will need to collaborate to support decarbonization if the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) votes to implement zero-emission rules at its October meeting, according to Sinem Ogis, the new Chair of the Propeller Club of Oslo (Norway).

In an interview with AJOT, Ogis related how she moved to Norway from the Netherlands where she had been working for the Dutch carrier Van Oord, a specialist in dredging and offshore wind installations.

This occurs at the same time as an impending October vote on IMO rules governing emission reduction by ships:

“So basically, right now, IMO is working on the global emission scheme to put pricing on the emissions. … But on the European side, the EU commission already moved forward with the emissions trading scheme. So, shipping has already pricing added like … carbon costs, carbon tax, when they call at EU ports.”

IMO decarbonization rules vote in October

Andrew Forrest, Executive Chairman of Australian mining company Fortescue, is urging the global maritime industry to support the IMO goals for zero emission shipping by 2050. The IMO goals will be voted on in October.