Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Despite Headwinds, Port of Long Beach Closes Busiest Quarter on Record
Ports

Despite Headwinds, Port of Long Beach Closes Busiest Quarter on Record

The Port of Long Beach reported its most active June, boosted by increased consumer demand as retailers stock shelves for back-to-school shopping. The month

July 13, 2022
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White House Keeping Distance from Critical Rail and Dockworker Labor Talks For Now
Ports

White House Keeping Distance from Critical Rail and Dockworker Labor Talks For Now

By Augusta Saraiva and Ngai Yeung (Bloomberg) — The White House is monitoring labor talks in the logistics industry as unions representing 115,000 rail

July 13, 2022
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Rail Congestion Threatens Nationwide Logjam, LA’s Seroka Says
Ports

Rail Congestion Threatens Nationwide Logjam, LA’s Seroka Says

By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, July 13 (Reuters) – Railroads and importers must remove cargo that is stacking up at the nation’s busiest

July 13, 2022
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Port of Los Angeles Kicks Off Peak Season with Record June
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Kicks Off Peak Season with Record June

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka says clearing cargo—rail cargo, in particular— is critical to avoiding nationwide logjam during peak

July 13, 2022
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bulk carrier
Ports

Bulk Carrier Congestion Rising in Rotterdam

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is driving bulk carrier congestion at Europe’s busiest port, according to a new report from VesselsValue. Since the outbreak

July 13, 2022
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Global Piracy Falls Amid ‘Cautious Gains’ in Gulf of Guinea
Piracy

Global Piracy Falls Amid ‘Cautious Gains’ in Gulf of Guinea

Global incidents of piracy fell in the first half of the year to the lowest reported level in nearly 30 years amid ‘cautious’ gains in the Gulf of

July 13, 2022
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yantian port
Shipping

China’s Exports Bounce Back, But Global Risks Darken Trade Outlook

By Ellen Zhang and Ryan Woo BEIJING, July 13 (Reuters) – China’s exports rose at the fastest pace in five months in June as factories

July 13, 2022
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A 2019 view of vessels in the Singapore Strait April 3, 2019. Picture taken on April 3, 2019. REUTERS/Henning Gloystein/File Photo
Shipping

Indonesia Jails Ship Captain Over Illegal Anchoring

More reporting today that the Indonesian Navy is seizing ships and holding captains for allegedly anchoring illegaly in its waters. By Stanley Widianto and Joe

July 13, 2022
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ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for ammonia-fueled tugboat (A-Tug) jointly developed by NYK Line and IHI Power Systems
Press Releases

ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for ammonia-fueled tugboat (A-Tug) jointly developed by NYK Line and IHI Power Systems

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fueled tugboat (A-Tug) jointly developed by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and IHI

July 13, 2022
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North joins Maritime Anti-Corruption Network
Press Releases

North joins Maritime Anti-Corruption Network

North’s membership of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network emphasises the Club’s commitment to a fairer and more sustainable shipping community. In the

July 13, 2022
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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Container ships wait off the coast of the congested Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Long Beach, California
Shipping

Congressmen Introduce Bill to Eliminate Carbon Emissions from Ships Calling in U.S.

With the IMO yet to finalize its climate change strategy, two Congressmen from California have introduced a bill seeking to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions

July 12, 2022
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Ukraine Starts Shipping Grain Via Danube River
Shipping

Ukraine Starts Shipping Grain Via Danube River

July 12 (Reuters) – Ukraine sparked hopes Tuesday for an increase in grain exports despite Russia’s blockade of Black Sea ports, noting that

July 12, 2022
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USNS Mercy Hospital Ship
Merchant Marine

US Navy Hospital Ship XO Removed For Sexual Assault

by John Konrad (gCaptain) This weekend the United States Navy removed the second in command of the Hospital Ship, USNS Mercy, while federal agents investigate

July 12, 2022
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Containers are seen stacked at the Yangshan Deep-Water Port
Shipping

Shanghai’s Mass COVID Testing Raises Spectre of More Lockdown Disruption

By Sam Whelan (The Loadstar) – With mass testing again underway, there are renewed fears that Shanghai could go back into lockdown and disrupt peak

July 12, 2022
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Frontline and Euronav Sign Definitive Merger Agreement Backed by John Fredriksen
Shipping

Frontline and Euronav Sign Definitive Merger Agreement Backed by John Fredriksen

Euronav and Frontline on Tuesday announced a definitive agreement to combine the two companies, potentially creating a leading independent crude tanker

July 12, 2022
Total Views: 947

taylor mc20 oil spill
Offshore

Authorities Mark 1 Million Gallons of Oil Contained from ‘Longest-Running Spill in U.S. History’

When Taylor Energy’s MC20 oil platform collapsed due to an underwater mudslide during 2004’s Hurricane Ivan, it set off what has become known as the

July 12, 2022
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Aerial view of a container ship
Shipping

All Eyes On Container Shipping Where ‘Maybes’ Are Abound

By Barry Parker (gCaptain) – As the “R” word, “recession” is increasingly being used by economic forecasters, questions are abounding regarding

July 12, 2022
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U.S. Retail Imports Set Another Record Heading Into Peak Season
Ports

U.S. Retail Imports Set Another Record Heading Into Peak Season

Retail imports set another record high this spring as the nation’s major container ports worked to reduce congestion and retailers stocked up before

July 12, 2022
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An illustration of the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Defense

Philly Shipyard Kicks Off Construction on Third Federal Training Ship

Construction of the third new federal training ship has kicked off at Philly Shipyard. TOTE Services and Philly Shipyard on Tuesday celebrated the steel

July 12, 2022
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Biden Administration Announces $300 Million in Ferry Grants
Shipping

Biden Administration Announces $300 Million in Ferry Grants

The Biden Administration is continuing funding to improve the nation’s maritime networks and infrastructure, with the Department of

July 12, 2022
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