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Environment

Hurricane Milton: Toxic Floods Threaten Florida’s Ports, Waterways and Towns

James R. Elliott (Rice University) Hundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants are in Hurricane Milton’s path as it heads toward Florida, less

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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Shipping

Shipping To Hawaii: Unpacking The Islands Maritime Supply Chain

In the United States, the Jones Act is an explosive topic, drawing fierce debate between supporters in the U.S. Merchant Marine and well-funded lobbyists on

12 hours ago
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FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are stacked for storage at Wando Welch Terminal operated by the South Carolina Ports Authority in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, U.S. May 10, 2018. Picture taken May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Randall Hill/File Photo
Ports

Short-Lived U.S. Port Strike Unlikely to Slow Import Surge

Imports at major U.S. container ports are expected to stay elevated this month, despite last week’s labor strike that halted operations at East and Gulf

14 hours ago
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Satellite imagery captured by the European Space Agency's Copernicus Sentinel-2 shows three tankers at Iran's Kharg Island export terminal, October 8, 2024.
Shipping

Iran Is Still Shipping Crude Oil From Kharg Island Export Terminal

By Julian Lee (Bloomberg) — Iran is still exporting crude oil from its main Kharg Island terminal even after a flotilla of oil tankers fled nearby

15 hours ago
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Featured

FEMA Fumbles Again: Naval Resources Left Idle in Hurricane Milton Response

By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) As another intense storm barrels down upon us—this time Milton, a hurricane of record-breaking intensity heading directly

16 hours ago
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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Shipping

Hurricane Milton: Maritime Industry and Government Race to Secure Florida Gas and Fuel Reserves

As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida’s west-central coast, the domestic maritime industry and government officials are racing against time to

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Accidents

Fatigue at the Helm: NTSB Report Reveals Costly Towing Vessel Collision Due to Deckhand Falling Asleep

An investigation report released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that a deckhand at the helm of a towing vessel fell asleep

19 hours ago
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Shipping

Philippines, China Trade Blame in Latest South China Sea Spat

BEIJING/MANILA, Oct 8 (Reuters) – The Philippines accused China’s coast guard on Tuesday of firing water cannon at government ships taking

19 hours ago
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Former Amazon Executive’s Supply Chain Startup Raises $100 Mln in Funding
News

Former Amazon Executive’s Supply Chain Startup Raises $100 Mln in Funding

Oct 8 (Reuters) – Former Amazon.com Consumer CEO Dave Clark said on Tuesday his new software supply chain management startup Auger has raised over

21 hours ago
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FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen stacked in Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT), as port workers from the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) participate in a strike, in Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S., October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez/File Photo
Shipping

Higher Fences for Trade Will Mean More Debt And Slower Growth

(Bloomberg Markets) — A hot war in Ukraine, a trade war between China and the US, and Donald Trump’s threat of sweeping tariff increases raise the

21 hours ago
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
A view of the HMNZS Manawanui after running aground and capsizing off Samoa on October 5, 2024.
Defense

New Zealand Navy Assessing Environmental Impact from ‘Manawanui’ Sinking

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is conducting an extensive environmental assessment after its specialist dive and hydrographic vessel, HMNZS Manawanui, ran

21 hours ago
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Environment

LNG-Fueled Ships Surge to 2% of Global Shipping Fleet

The maritime industry is witnessing a substantial shift towards liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source, with LNG-powered vessels now comprising over 2%

21 hours ago
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Monday, October 7, 2024
Ukraine Says Russian Missile Hits Second Grain Ship
Shipping

Ukraine Says Russian Missile Hits Second Grain Ship

By Kateryna Chursina, Olesia Safronova and Aliaksandr Kudrytski (Bloomberg) — Russia targeted a ship loaded with Ukrainian grain with a ballistic

October 7, 2024
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A GOES-East satellite image of Hurricane Milton at 2141 UTC, October 7, 2024
Weather

Ports Restricted, Oil Facilities Shut as Milton Approaches Florida

By Marianna Parraga and Anushree Mukherjee HOUSTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) – At least one oil and gas platform in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was shut on

October 7, 2024
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Hurricane Milton satellite image from 10:55 CDT Monday, October 7, 2024
Weather

Hurricane Milton is Setting All Sorts of Atlantic Hurricane Records

Update: The National Hurricane Center has reported that Hurricane Milton’s sustained winds have reached 180 mph, with a minimum central pressure of 897

October 7, 2024
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Monday, October 7, 2024
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Environment

Mechanical Sails Installed on Heavy Lift Vessel to Cut Carbon Emissions

Heavy-lift shipping Jumbo Shipping has taken a significant step towards sustainability by successfully installing two mechanical sails on its Heavy Lift Vessel

October 7, 2024
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An aerial view of the MV MSC Apollo at anchorage in Algoa Bay on Tuesday morning while investigation continue about an oil spill reportedly detected from it since the weekend. Photo courtesy SAMSA
Shipping

South Africa Launches Another Search for Lost Containers

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has initiated a search operation for five empty containers lost overboard by the MV MSC Taranto, a

October 7, 2024
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FILE PHOTO: October 4, 2024. Ineos Britannia's Ben Ainslie, crew members and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of INEOS, Jim Ratcliffe celebrate with the trophy after winning round 11 and the final against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli TeamRossa Prada Pirelli Team REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo
News

Britain Faces ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Chance of Winning America’s Cup

By Alexander Smith BARCELONA, Oct 7 (Reuters) – Britain has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win the America’s Cup for the first time

October 7, 2024
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Damage to the Saint Kitts and Nevis-flagged Paresa
Shipping

Ukraine Says Russia Missile Hit Ship Loaded With Corn for Export

(Bloomberg) — A bulker loaded with Ukrainian grain for export was damaged during a Russian missile barrage in Odesa region over the weekend, according to

October 7, 2024
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Offshore

Viking Supply Ships Boosts Subsea Capabilities with Advanced Offshore Cranes

Norwegian offshore service provider Viking Supply Ships has made a significant move to enhance its fleet’s capabilities in the subsea sector. The company

October 7, 2024
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