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MARITIME NEWS 2-26-25

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Decarbonization

Methane Slip – Shipping’s Growing Decarbonisation Threat
Why 2025 is such an important year for shipping decarbonisation

Green Shipping

World Shipping Council: EU must deliver on Clean Industrial Deal or risk losing its global competitiveness in shipping’s green transition
Clean Industrial Deal: Time for urgent action to support industry competitiveness and energy transition
Opportunity Green and The SASHA Coalition react to Climate Change Committee report
Damen Air Cavity System fuel efficiency capabilities verified by Lloyd’s Register

Maritime Security

Maritime Security Threat Advisory: Dryad Global

Maritime Advancements

A truly global perspective – the next generation of maritime speaks
Marcura acquires HubSE, expanding demurrage automation across all cargo types
Windward Launches Detention & Demurrage Automation Solution, Eliminating Cost Uncertainty and Unlocking Cash Flow for Freight Forwarders & Supply Chain Operators

U.S. Port News

US East and Gulf Coast dockworkers ratify new six-year contract
Savannah fastest growing port on U.S. East Coast

South Korean Shipbuilding

Samsung Heavy Industries Launches ‘PFLNG TIGA,’ Setting New Standards in Offshore LNG Production
HD Korea Shipbuilding to Issue Bonds to Propel Hydrogen and Wind Power Initiatives

Chinese Shipbuilding

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding reports 62% y-o-y increase in earnings of RMB6.63 mil for FY2024

Chinese Shipbuilding

Corn steadies after slide with planting data, tariffs in focus
US 2025-26 corn plantings seen at 93.6 million acres; soy 84.4 million

MARITIME NEWS 2-25-25

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Maritime Training

The future of maritime training: Building a digital bridge to excellence

U.S.-China Tensions

SHIPPING: US could charge Chinese-owned ships up to $1.5 million per port call
JPMorgan cuts Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock rating to neutral

Green Fuels

The Energy Transition Is Not About Abandoning Fossil Fuels Overnight, But About Modernising How We Use Them, Says Fuelre4m
ABS Delivers Synthetic Fuels and Nuclear Power Reports for the European Maritime Safety Agency

Decarbonization

Argus launches FuelEU greenhouse gas reduction prices
Apollo secures flagship HOP2 Phase 2 offshore hydrogen production initiative contract with Net Zero Technology Centre

Green Shipping

Norsepower and Syroco collaborate to optimise wind-propulsion efficiency on commercial vessels

Global Ports

Transport minister inaugurates 7 investment projects at Chabahar port
Sohar Port begins deepening of LNG Project Navigation Channel
AD Ports Group Opens Its First Inland Dry Port Facility in Abu Dhabi Anchored By CMA CGM Following the Inauguration of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port
Dredging Operation at Hambantota International Port to Restore Harbor Depth

South Korean Shipbuilding

Medium-sized shipbuilders urge South Korea to enhance refund guarantees and support

Global Shipbuilding

Deltamarin partners with Wallenius Wilhelmsen on upsized Shaper Class vessels

U.S. Ag Trade

Corn eases further from 18-month high
Funds settle in to mega-bullish corn bets, maybe for the longer haul: Braun
Corn steadies after sell-off knocks prices from 18-month high
Corn slips from 18-month high on expectations of expanded US sowings

MARITIME NEWS 2-24-25

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Pacific Tensions

New Zealand Foreign Minister to Question Chinese Naval Activity in Beijing Visit

U.S.-China Tensions

Trump Administration Proposes Massive Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels

Trump Targets China With Biggest Salvo So Far in Second Term

Global Offshore Wind

UK Announces Major Reforms to Offshore Wind-Development Targets 50GW by 2030

Offshore Energy

Saipem and Subsea 7 Ink $45 Billion Mega Merger

Global Trade

Shipping’s Price War: Spot Rates Slide as Carriers Battle for Cargo

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U.S.-China Tensions

US attempts to curb China’s dominance in shipping, but actions could backfire
HMM and shipping stocks surge amid U.S. pressure on Chinese firms

Decarbonization

How BSM uses DNV’s Emissions Connect to master GHG compliance

U.S. Shipbuilding

New Nuclear Technology a Generational Opportunity for US Shipbuilding, Says ABS Chairman and CEO

Panama Canal

Statement of Chairman Louis E. Sola on Using a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund to Protect the Panama Canal

Global Ports

Drewry: Container Port Throughput Index Retreated in December
Ship managers suggest changes to IMO’s net-zero framework to avoid future legal action

South Korean Shipbuilding

GTT receives an order from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for the tank design of 12 large LNG-fuelled container ships
South Korea secures tanker orders as U.S. sanctions impact Chinese shipyards

Global Shipbuilding

Freire Shipyard Delivers New Maintenance Support Vessel For Briggs Marine

MARITIME NEWS 2-21-25

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U.S. Port News

Florida International Terminal (FIT) advances its investment plan of US$ 25 million by 2026

Panama Canal

Panama exasperated over persistence of US allegations of Chinese control of canal

Port of Rotterdam

Cargo throughput in the port of Rotterdam slightly decreased in 2024

Global Ports

Jan De Nul builds new deep-water port in Senegal
Operational performance declines in most European ports while average call size increases
Chancay Port sees fruitful operation in first 3 months, highlighting win-win BRI cooperation

Maritime Technology

The Ports of Valencia and Seville Advance Drone Integration in U-Space Under the European U-ELCOME Project

South Korean Shipbuilding

South Korea’s shipbuilders seek overseas subcontracting amidst full docks

Chinese Shipbuilding

China’s First Methanol-Diesel Hybrid Vessel Reduces Shipping Pollution by Up to 99%

U.S. Ag Trade

Wheat up 4-7 cents, corn and soybeans steady-2 cents lower
Wheat set for seventh straight weekly gain on tightening supply

Green Shipping

International Chamber of Shipping Statement following the conclusion of ISWG-GHG 18: Urgent Work Remains to be Done Ahead of MEPC 83 in April
BAR Technologies Signs New Collaboration Agreement with CMET to Boost Availability of 20-24m WindWings®

Global Trade

Drwery: World Container Index Down 10% Last Week

MARITIME NEWS 2-20-25

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Green Fuels

Joint Public Statement on shipping fuels in the Clean Industrial Deal

Red Sea Crisis

Shipping companies stay away from Red Sea partly due to commercial interests

Maritime Technology

ClassNK and OceanScore agree collaboration for data-driven regulatory compliance

Global Shipbuilding

Largest ever permanent magnet shaft generator system order for 30 LNG carriers
Plugging AI skills gaps critical for future of shipbuilding industry
Nuclear-Electric Propelled Vessel Design from HD KSOE Earns ABS Approval

Global Ports

Operational performance declines in most European ports while average call size increases
Chancay Port sees fruitful operation in first 3 months, highlighting win-win BRI cooperation
Port of Salalah celebrates milestone expansion of 2 million TEU

U.S. Port News

Port Of Los Angeles Starts 2025 With Record January

U.S. Ag Trade

Chicago grains higher with weather and tariffs in focus
Corn and soy rise on South America output concerns; Trump tariff risk weighs

MARITIME NEWS 2-19-25

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Global Shipbuilding

‘We Are Back’ Greek Shipyards Say After Decades of Pain

Taiwan-China Tensions

Taiwan Strait Not China’s, Taipei Says After Canadian Warship Passes Through

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Green Shipping

New Report Shows That Green Shipping Corridors Will Need Additional Support Under A Global Fuel Standard
EU Awards €7,8 Million to Develop Next-Generation Power Systems for Green Shipping

Decarbonization

Completion of project for zero CO₂ emissions on sea transport

Maritime Technology

Marcura’s New Chapter: Accelerating Global Trade with a Unified Ecosystem Driving AI-Powered Automation and Efficiency for Smarter Maritime Decisions

Global Shipbuilding

Elomatic and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems sign ship design contract to develop groundbreaking research icebreaker: the new Polarstern

Green Fuels

Marine fuels blended with Cashew Nutshell Liquid biofuel

U.S. Port News

Sentinel Midstream’s “Texas Gulflink” Deepwater Port Receives Approval From U.S. Maritime Administration

South Korean Shipbuilding

Samsung Heavy delivers first container ship equipped with SAVER Wind technology
Korean shipbuilders to benefit from rising LNG, oil tanker demand

U.S. Ag Trade

Corn holds at 16-month high while soybeans also firm
Funds snap long buying streak in Chicago corn and soybeans: Braun
Corn holds near 16-month high on strong US export demand

MARITIME NEWS 2-18-25

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Greek Shipbuilding

AD Ports Group and Pakistan Government Sign Four Memoranda of Understanding to Explore Enhancing Trade, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure

South Korean Shipbuilding

South Korea’s shipbuilders seek overseas subcontracting amidst full docks

U.S. Ag Trade

Wheat eases from 4-month highs, soybean flat
US farmers could permanently lose key markets amid Trump’s tariffs diplomacy: trade
Northern European ports in collaboration receive EU Funding for onshore power for container ships
Wheat eases from 4-month highs on US dollar strength

Decarbonization

Decarbonisation leaders firm up commitment to cultivate trust in ammonia as a marine fuel
Blue waters, green vessels: ING aims to be a catalyst for shipping decarbonization

Green Shipping

Econowind Receives One Million Euros Investment To Harness The Wind For Deep-Sea Shipping
Type Approval Test Marks Important Milestone for Methanol GenSet

Maritime Technology

Marine battery maker AYK Energy supplies second Brittany Ferries vessel with biggest battery in world
Marlink delivers secure digital enablement for Alpha Adriatic with upgrade to Sealink NextGen
Starlink Solutions For Next-Generation Disaster Response
Goltens Worldwide enters distribution agreement with Marine Fluid Technology for SEA-Mate® Products

Global Trade

CMA CGM Strengthens Its Intra-Regional Maritime Network in the Strategic Indian Subcontinent and Middle East Region

MARITIME NEWS 2-17-25

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Global Shipbuilding

Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Sign Strategic MoU to Boost India’s Maritime Ambitions

Taiwan-China Tensions

Taiwan Strait Not China’s, Taipei Says After Canadian Warship Passes Through

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Green Shipping

DP World’s Pioneering Carbon Inset Programme Registers Over 100,000 Containers
The Bilbao Port Authority Presents Its Hydrogen Infrastructure To The Chambers Of Commerce Of The Atlantic Arc
MITSUI E&S Commences Full-Scale Ammonia Testing

Global Ports

CLdN completes multimillion-pound investment in Liverpool terminal
Gemini Cooperation begins operations at Shanghai Port

Global Trade

Valenciaport concentrates 34% of its traffic on the world’s two economic powers – the USA and China. USA and China – 34% of its traffic

South Korean Shipbuilding

South Korean shipbuilders eye overseas production as domestic yards reach capacity

Global Shipbuilding

Maersk and Cochin Shipyard partner to explore ship repairs and shipbuilding activities in India

U.S. Ag Trade

Effective global corn supplies heading for 29-year lows
Corn, soybean barge basis firm on rising freight
Chicago grains rise on crop risks and relief over tariffs

Decarbonization

UN Shipping Body Must Agree Ambitious New Action to Cut Climate-Heating Shipping Emissions

MARITIME NEWS 2-14-25

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South China Sea

China Accuses Australia of Deliberate Provocation in South China Sea

Global Offshore Wind

UK Launches £200 Million ‘Bonus’ to Boost Offshore Wind Development and Maritime Jobs

Green Shipping

ABS Chief: Nuclear Power Essential for Shipping’s Net-Zero Goals

South Korean Shipbuilding

HD Korea Shipbuilding Unveils Revolutionary Nuclear-Powered Containership Design

Global Shipbuilding

Evergreen Expands Fleet with $3B Order for 24,000 TEU Behemoths

U.S. Trade

Trump Widens Trade Fight with ‘Reciprocal Tariff’ Threat

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Green Ports

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U.S. Port News

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MARITIME NEWS 2-13-25

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U.S. Port News

Port of Long Beach Smashes January Cargo Record Amid Pre-Tariff Surge

U.S. Maritime News

MARAD Faces Critical Workforce Crisis as Maritime Industry Demands Grow

U.S. Offshore Wind

Trump Hostility to US Offshore Wind Reverberates Through Supply Chain

U.S. Ag Trade

Bill Aiming to Anchor Food for Peace in the USDA Receives Maritime Industry Support

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U.S. Port News

Brunswick now the nation’s top port for autos, heavy equipment
SHIPPING: ILA committee approves deal with US ports; full membership to vote on 25 Feb

Port Technology

Belgium’s Katoen Natie invests in four all-electric Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes to modernize operations at the Port of Antwerp

U.S. Ag Trade

Corn and soy ease, wheat rises as weather and exports weigh

South Korean Shipbuilding

HD Korea Shipbuilding Unveils Nuclear-powered Container Ship Design at Houston Summit

Green Shipping

T&E, shipping and aviation industry jointly call for urgent action to ramp up clean fuel production
GasLog collaborates with Propulsion Analytics for fleet Digital Engine Management platform development, enabled by Kongsberg Digital Vessel Insight
Korea, Australia to create ‘green’ shipping route by 2029 for carbon neutrality

Global Shipbuilding

Austal Australasia awarded approx A$270 million contract to design and construct 130 metre ‘hydrogen ready’ high speed ferry

Global Maritime

Landmark MOU signed to simplify the future of digital seafarer certification
Panama Strengthens The Quality Of Its Merchant Fleet

Decarbonization

New analysis shows a shifting landscape with strong support for a carbon price to reduce GHG emissions from shipping

Panama Canal

Transits through Panama Canal fell in January for first time in almost a year

MARITIME NEWS 2-12-25

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U.S. Port News

Port of Brunswick Becomes Nation’s Busiest Auto and Heavy Equipment Port in 2024

U.S.-China Tensions

First US Navy Ships Sail Through Taiwan Strait Since Trump Inauguration

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U.S.-China Tensions

Examining the PRC’s Strategic Port Investments in the Western Hemisphere and the Implications for Homeland Security, Part I

Suez Canal

New stretch of Egypt’s Suez Canal is now operational, authority chief says

Global Shipbuilding

Continued modernisation of Hamburg’s fleet

South Korean Trade

Incheon Port Authority Sets Ambitious 2025 Target of 3.6 Mil. TEU Container Throughput

South Korean Shipbuilding

Korea invests $179 million in shipbuilding eyeing eco-friendly boats, welding robots

U.S. Ag Trade

Wheat down 4-5 cents, corn down 1-2 cents, soy down 7-9 cents

Maritime Welfare

Transforming crew welfare with sustainable nutrition at sea

Global Trade

Drowning in a sea of noise

Decarbonization

Silicone-based hull coatings to deliver significant emissions reduction
Launch of ‘BLUE ACTION NET-ZERO ALLIANCE,’ Group-wide Carbon Inset Program for Ocean Transport- Accelerating Process toward Net Zero through Co-Creation with Stakeholders
New IMO CARES report urges decarbonization of domestic shipping in Africa, Caribbean

Maritime Technology

Hefring Marine’s IMAS to enhance MSRS maritime navigation technology