Thursday, June 8, 2023
New Legislation Seeks to Combat Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Shipping
Ports

New Legislation Seeks to Combat Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Shipping

To mark World Ocean Day, U.S. Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), alongside Senator Alex Padilla (D-California), have introduced new legislation to help curb

June 8, 2023
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San Pedro Ports Prepare to Manage Ship Traffic as Labor Disrupts Cargo
Shipping

San Pedro Ports Prepare to Manage Ship Traffic as Labor Disrupts Cargo

(Bloomberg) — Most container ships through the biggest import gateway in the US face delays as labor-related disruptions widen on the West Coast and

June 8, 2023
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OSG Tankers Involved in Back-to-Back Rescues at Sea
Shipping

OSG Tankers Involved in Back-to-Back Rescues at Sea

The crews of two Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) tankers came to the aid of six individuals in two separate at-sea rescues taking place within just 18 hours

June 8, 2023
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El Niño Has Officially Arrived
Environment

El Niño Has Officially Arrived

Scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center have confirmed the arrival of the anticipated El Niño. El Niño is a naturally occurring weather phenomenon

June 8, 2023
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New Collaboration Focusing on Hull Design to Maximize Wind-Assisted Propulsion
Environment

New Collaboration Focusing on Hull Design to Maximize Wind-Assisted Propulsion

Naval architects, Deltamarin, and marine engineering consultancy, BAR Technologies, have joined forces once again to revolutionize wind propulsion in the

June 8, 2023
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panama canal lng record
Shipping

Panama Canal Drought Seen Sending Transpacific Container Rates North

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Transpacific spot rates from Asia are set to spike as a consequence of industrial action at US west coast ports and

June 8, 2023
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Aerial photo of a container terminal at the port of long beach
Ports

Jobs at Stake as California Port Terminals Go Green

LOS ANGELES, June 8 (Reuters) – Unions hope a $30 million grant to electrify tractors in a Long Beach, California, port terminal’s final push to

June 8, 2023
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The shipping ports of Los Angeles (top left) and Long Beach are seen from the window of a commercial aircraft over Long Beach, California, U.S. March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
Shipping

Retailers: Falling U.S. Container Imports at Odds with Consumer Spending Growth

Despite a rise in consumer spending, U.S. container imports are expected to be 22% lower in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year,

June 8, 2023
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
<strong>State-of-the-Art Container Ship Delivered to ABS Class</strong>
Press Releases

State-of-the-Art Container Ship Delivered to ABS Class

The ALS CERES was delivered to ABS class on May 29 and is the first in a series of six 7,100 teu container carriers designed by Shanghai Merchant Ship

June 7, 2023
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Smoke Closes Container Terminals at U.S. East Coast’s Busiest Port
Ports

Smoke Closes Container Terminals at U.S. East Coast’s Busiest Port

Update: All marine terminals were open and operating normally on Thursday as officials continue to monitor air quality. Container terminals at the Port of New

June 7, 2023
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Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles.Photo courtesy Port of Los Angeles.
Ports

U.S. Container Imports Continue to Track at 2019 Levels

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG) has published its latest June Global Shipping Report, highlighting the ongoing trends in U.S. container

June 7, 2023
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Hurtigruten Reveals Plans for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship
Environment

Hurtigruten Reveals Plans for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship

Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten has announced new details on its ambitious plans for a zero-emission cruise ship intended to operate along the rugged

June 7, 2023
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Stricter UAE Ship Insurance Rules Look to Cut Oil Spill Risks
Shipping

Stricter UAE Ship Insurance Rules Look to Cut Oil Spill Risks

LONDON, June 7 (Reuters) – Tougher requirements for some ship insurers covering United Arab Emirates ships are aimed at boosting environmental

June 7, 2023
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Fire Breaks Out on MSC Containership in UAE
Accidents

Fire Breaks Out on MSC Containership in UAE

A MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company containership has caught fire at an anchorage in the UAE. The UAE’s National Search and Rescue Center said it

June 7, 2023
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Rendering of the M/S NoGAPS ammonia-powered gas carrier. Image courtesy Breeze Ship Design.
Shipping

DNV Grants Approval in Principle to Ammonia-Powered Gas Carrier Design

DNV, a leading classification society, has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of an ammonia-powered gas carrier called the M/S NoGAPS. This

June 7, 2023
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ship navigation bridge
Shipping

Ship Officer Shortage Worsening, Drewry Says

The global shipping industry’s severe shortage of ship officers has reached its worst on record and shows signs of abating, according to Drewry’s

June 7, 2023
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Shipping

Top Ocean Carriers Set Course for More Profitable Routes

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Ocean carriers constantly reassess network coverage to cope with the impact of demand fluctuations but, post-pandemic,

June 7, 2023
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Australia Continues to Crackdown on Unsafe Ships
Shipping

Australia Continues to Crackdown on Unsafe Ships

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has taken further action against ship operators failing to meet safety standards by imposing a 90-day ban on

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 2511

Ukraine Grain Ship Guard
Shipping

Russia and Ukraine Say Ammonia Pipeline Was Damaged, Putting Grain Deal at Risk

June 7 (Reuters) – A pipeline used to transport ammonia fertilizer from Russia via Ukraine which may be central to the future of the Black

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 3555

Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles.Photo courtesy Port of Los Angeles.
Shipping

West Coast Ports See Extended Disruption as Labor Talks Drag On

(Bloomberg) — The biggest shipping gateways on the US West Coast are enduring the longest labor-related disruptions since 2015 as talks between port

June 7, 2023
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