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MARITIME NEWS 7-16-24

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Xeneta Sees Ocean Container Spot Rates Peaking

Growing Threat of Strike Looms Over Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports

Broken Offshore Wind Blade Debris Washes Up in Nantucket

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H2Global pilot auction: first renewable hydrogen carrier ammonia supply for EU via Port of Rotterdam
Florida International Terminal Enhances Operations with Advent eModal’s Community Portal
Efficiency given over 30% boost with quad lifts at APM Terminals Lazaro Cardenas
Global demand, economic recovery drive China ship exports to surge 91%
Maritime cyber security: Securing processes, people and new technology
Shipowners and managers must look at solutions to help them comply with upcoming FuelEU Maritime rules, says Columbia Group
How climate change can affect global supply chain and logistics sector
New FUELSTAT® One Test Kit: An Evolution in the Rapid, On-Site Detection of Microbial Contamination in Marine Fuel

MARITIME NEWS 7-15-24

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TORM to Acquire Eight MR Vessels in $340 Million Deal

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APM Terminals Mumbai (GTI) switches to 80% renewable electricity
EV Maritime Selected To Electrify Popular Ferry Service In San Francisco Bay
Signing of the Oslo Declaration: 5 policy questions related to CCUS
Andrés Albertini takes over as General Manager of San Antonio Terminal Internacional
South Korea’s shipbuilding rebounds, but smaller firms face uphill battle
KR Hosts 19th European Committee Meeting in London, Highlighting Decarbonization and Digitalization Advances
Maersk’s New Phoenix Distribution Center Serves American Honda’s Powersports and Products Division
Navigating biofouling management: key training series held in Panama
Closelink integrates NAVTOR real-time data into its lubricant procurement platform

MARITIME NEWS 7-12-24

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U.S. Container Imports Continue to Rise Amid Supply Chain Challenges

FMC Seeks Additional Information on Gemini Agreement Between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd

Container Spot Rates Take a Breather

U.S. to Partner with Canada and Finland to Fix Icebreaker Program and Shipbuilding

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Port economy of Chinese seaport cities soars to $869 billion in 2023
First of series Damen CSD600 at work in Indonesia
Swire Projects Demonstrates Floating Cargo Delivery Capability
Trade charts a bumpy course
Drewry: World Container Index Up 297% on a Yearly Basis
Successful emissions reduction: Stena Drilling’s breakthrough in energy efficiency measures
World Maritime Day theme 2025: Our Ocean – Our Obligation – Our Opportunity
Global shipping industry outlook discussed at Tianjin expo
Seafarers Go Digital: European Shipowners and Maritime Transport Unions launch initiative to support shipping and seafarers in the digital transition
Wärtsilä simulators to support Singapore’s Wavelink Maritime Institute with preparing crew for shipping’s sustainable fuels
INTERCARGO joins shipping industry in calls for IMO to amend flaws in the Carbon Intensity Indicator

MARITIME NEWS 6-25-24

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Peru Concedes in Port Spat with China COSCO

Maersk Charters Newbuild for Record $150,000 Per Day

Shipping Industry Marks ‘Day of the Seafarer’ Facing Unprecedented Challenges

Crowley Christens America’s First All-Electric Tug, eWolf

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Konecranes’ material handling equipment supports the growing low-carbon steel movement
‘On water if possible, on the road if necessary’
A new era in the Lithuanian shipping industry: construction of the first hydrogen-electricity powered ship has begun
GTT receives an order from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for the tank design of ten new very large LNG carriers
Day of the Seafarer 2024 – Safety First and Foremost
Blue World completes successful testing of 200 kW maritime fuel cell system to run on green methanol
Boers Crew Services highlights importance of the journey of the maritime professional as industry joins together to celebrate Day of the Seafarer

MARITIME NEWS 6-24-24

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NTSB Provides Update on Dali Crash Investigation

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DP World completes $400-million Callao Port expansion project
MLC 65% effective says SRI
New survey findings shed light on the impact of decarbonisation on seafarers’ wellbeing
Höegh Autoliners prepares its crew for the green shift with customized simulators from Kongsberg Digital
The top 4 benefits of good ship engine maintenance practices
Celebrating seafarers worldwide on 25 June: International Day of the Seafarer
Advanced Microwave Engineering (AME) to showcase its Innovative Safety Solutions at National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA) Conference
Tackling Crew Fatigue: Advancements in Maritime Safety
MAN Cryo Supplies Fuel System for World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht

MARITIME NEWS 6-21-24

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Dali Set for Departure Amid Ongoing Legal Battle Over Bridge Collapse

ARC Resumes Regular Operations at the Port of Baltimore

Transhipment Hubs Hit Hard By Red Sea Reroutings

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Tugs: the powerhouses of the port
Port of Long Beach Sets $760 Million Annual Budget
Finally, carriers add more loops, cancel fewer sailings
Drewry: World Container Index Up 7% Last Week
Hong Kong: Government proposes amendments to update regulations on merchant shipping safety to comply with international standards
China, US push for green international shipping corridor
IRClass Systems and Solutions Pvt Ltd unveils Digital Centre for technology solutions To offer Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, IoT/OT Testing Lab and AI services
Maersk and Nike to christen historic, green-fueled container vessel at Port of Los Angeles this August
More shipping companies are choosing original spare parts to reduce the risk of costly failures on their ships
Amon Maritime Launches New Venture Amon Gas With A Nok 180 Million Investment Grant From Enova To Build Ammonia-Powered MGCs

MARITIME NEWS 6-20-24

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Transhipment Hubs Hit Hard By Red Sea Reroutings

Philly Shipyard Sold to Hanwha for $100 Million

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Transhipment ports challenged by changes in call patterns amid the Red Sea crisis
Using state-of-the-art simulator SAAM Terminals trains crane operators
Samsung Heavy Industries Unveils Revolutionary K-PAW Welding Technology
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Receives Orders for Japan’s First Methanol-Fueled RORO Cargo Ships
Beware a potential flaw in index-linked ocean container shipping contracts, which could cost millions of dollars
New IMO guidance for managing challenging ballast water quality
Day Of The Seafarer: Health Tips To Support Safety At Sea
New Monna Lisa Vessel To Cut Tonnes Of CO2 And VOC Emissions By Opting For International® Marine Coatings Solutions
Emanuele Grimaldi re-elected as Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping

MARITIME NEWS 6-19-24

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Shipping Industry Calls for Action After Tutor Sinking in Red Sea

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Lands Order for Japan’s First Methanol-Powered Car Carriers

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Shore power for tankers has a significant potential to reduce in-port emissions
Dudleys Completes Challenging Yard Project At The Port Of Liverpool
Port decarbonization specialist Tunley Environmental launches US company in Chicago
Vessev’s Electric Foiling Ferry Conquers Waves in Early Testing, Demonstrating Superior Seakeeping Prowess
AI tools key to the ‘urgent action’ needed to meet IMO climate targets
Shipping industry calls for action following the attack on the MV Tutor and cargo ship Verbena
Wärtsilä propulsion solutions expected to deliver 5% fuel savings for International Seaways tankers
Weathernews further enhances SeaNavigator platform with powerful new tools
Another deal of historic proportions: A fleet of four Union Maritime tankers to be fitted with Norsepower Rotor Sails™

MARITIME NEWS 7-11-24

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Shipping Trade Associations Call for Changes to IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator Regulation

CMA CGM Ship Loses 44 Containers in Heavy Weather Off South Africa

Severe Weather Halts Container Shipping at Cape of Good Hope

California Unveils Strategic Plan for Floating Offshore Wind Energy Development

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San Pedro Bay Ports Give Quarterly Clean Air Action Plan Update
Port Of Los Angeles Completes $73 Million On-Dock Rail Expansion Project On Pier 400
HD Hyundai Samho expands berthing facilities to speed up shipbuilding
HELMEPA’S Conference At Posidonia 2024 Advancing Shipping Resilience To Climate Change
Danaos Corporation Announces Additions of $616 million to its Contracted Revenue Backlog and the Addition of Five Containership Vessels to its Newbuildings Orderbook
Euroseas Ltd. Announces Two-Year Time Charter Contract for its Feeder Containership, M/V Joanna, and Other Operational Developments
Weak CBOT corn, soybeans heading toward ominous achievement
Wheat, corn and soybeans rebound ahead of data

MARITIME NEWS 7-10-24

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Cancellations Alter the Landscape of U.S. Offshore Wind Projects

U.S. Container Imports Continue to Show Robust Growth Over 2023

Global Demand for Ocean Container Shipping Hits All-Time High

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $8.75 Million to Small Shipyards

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APM Terminals Suape concludes acquisition of equipment for 100% electrified terminal
Record-breaking demand for ocean container shipping adds to perfect storm in market
U.S. container import volume in June 2024 posts further strong year-on-year gains as labor talks stall at South Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports
BHP, Pan Pacific Copper and Norsepower deploy wind-assisted propulsion technology on vessel that set sail this month
WinGD completes type approval testing for new short-stroke engine size
MOL Announces Delivery of Bulk Carrier Green Winds, 2nd Vessel Equipped with Wind Challenger Hard Sail Propulsion System
Tindall Riley Joins Insurance Industry Climate Change Leadership Platform
Corvus Energy battery system powers the Crowley eWolf, the first all-electric harbor tugboat in the United States

MARITIME NEWS 7-9-24

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Tug and Barge Grounding Near Kodiak, Alaska Causes $1.4 Million in Damages

Singapore Container Ship Logjam Spills Over to Malaysian Port

U.S. Offshore Wind: $65 Billion Investment and 56,000 Jobs by 2030, Report Shows

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Wilson Sons starts operations of WS Dorado, the fifth super powerful tugboat with more sustainable technology, to add value to sea ports across Brazil
Port of Rotterdam Authority will support the redevelopment of Curaçao industrial zone
Port of Long Beach Again Named ‘Best West Coast Seaport’
DNV rules create new in-operation class framework, enable hydrogen vessels and on-board carbon capture
Running the numbers: OceanScore reveals ship segments set to feel €1.3bn sting of FuelEU penalties
Berge Neblina sets sail following the installation of Anemoi’s energy saving Rotor Sails
Panama Canal expects new water reservoir for ship crossings in 6 years
Wärtsilä simulators to support Singapore’s Wavelink Maritime Institute with preparing crew for shipping’s sustainable fuels
Isle of Man Ship Registry celebrates its 40th anniversary vowing to drive decarbonisation and seafarer welfare
Maersk North America Market Update – June 2024
Technology Uptake and Standardized Measurement Critical to Slashing Methane Emissions, Says Technical Group

MARITIME NEWS 7-8-24

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Maersk CEO Warns of Prolonged Challenges Due to Red Sea Disruptions

U.S. Sanctions Send Russian LNG Modules Back to China’s Wison Yard

Hornblower Group Emerges from Financial Restructuring with New Ownership

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Largest Texas ports close as Hurricane Beryl nears
U.S. ports oppose tariff on China-made cranes
Selective Order Taking Pushes down Korean Shipbuilder’s Order Share below 10% in June
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Announces New Orders
SFL – New long term charters for four 8,700 TEU container vessels
Columbia Group and Crowley forge strategic alliance to leverage combined expertise in U.S. and global markets
Optimizing yacht designs for maximum efficiency
Shipping’s readiness to adopt nuclear is advancing as new technology progresses and stakeholder momentum builds
The obvious idea that slashes shipping’s climate impact
Powering and Fuel Consumption Impact of EverClean Service on Two Vessels
DNV and project partners conclude no technical barriers to low pressure CO2 ship transport chain
Nuclear propulsion could transform maritime with more reliable, emissions-free and longer-lived ships