Friday, July 12, 2024
Ports

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

The monthly inbound cargo volume at major U.S. container ports continues to rise despite a multiple supply chain challenges, according to the Global Port

July 12, 2024
Total Views: 723

Shipping

Container Spot Rates Take a Breather

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – Spot freight rate levels on the major east-west container trades this week remained flat, as the third-quarter peak

July 12, 2024
Total Views: 1373

Thursday, July 11, 2024
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Encounters Chinese Military Ships in Bering Sea

The U.S. Coast Guard encountered multiple military ships from the People’s Republic of China in the Bering Sea over the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, the

July 11, 2024
Total Views: 5225

Defense

U.S. Military to Shut Down Humanitarian Pier Operation in Gaza

WASHINGTON, July 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. military’s humanitarian pier off the coast of Gaza, which has been hampered by bad weather and aid

July 11, 2024
Total Views: 2918

Shipping

Chevron-Chartered Tanker Seized by Iran Moving to International Waters

July 11 (Reuters) – A Chevron-chartered oil tanker that was seized by Iran more than a year ago was heading for international waters on Thursday,

July 11, 2024
Total Views: 12140

Shipping

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

A coalition of leading shipping trade associations has issued a joint policy statement urging changes to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO)

July 11, 2024
Total Views: 1087

Ultra Galaxy grounding. Photo courtesy SAMSA
Grounding Incidents

Rush to Prevent Oil Spill From Grounded Ship Off South African Coast

CAPE TOWN, July 11 (Reuters) – Salvage operations were in high-gear on Thursday to prevent a potential oil spill and pollution along South

July 11, 2024
Total Views: 2262

Shipping

Ukraine Seizes Cargo Ship, Detains Captain for Exporting ‘Looted’ Grain

KYIV, July 11 (Reuters) – Ukraine seized a foreign cargo ship in the Black Sea off its Odesa region and detained the captain on suspicion of

July 11, 2024
Total Views: 1403

Offshore

Exit of Chinese Yard Stops Work at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2, Murmansk LNG Delayed Indefinitely

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – The U.S. sanctions regime continues to curtail Russia’s flagship LNG project.  Days after Chinese company Wison New

July 11, 2024
Total Views: 1497

Offshore

California Unveils Strategic Plan for Floating Offshore Wind Energy Development

The California Energy Commission has adopted a strategic plan to develop one of the state’s largest untapped sources of renewable energy. The plan calls

July 11, 2024
Total Views: 724

Shipping

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

A CMA CGM containership lost 44 containers overboard amid heavy weather off the coast of South Africa on Tuesday. The incident occurred while the CMA CGM

July 11, 2024
Total Views: 2178

The Indian Navy rescues the MV RUEN in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia, March 16, 2024. Photo courtesy Indian Navy
Piracy

IMB Reports Decline in Maritime Piracy But Warns of Rising Violence Against Crews

The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reports a decrease in piracy and armed robbery incidents against ships in the first half of 2024. However, Bureau is

July 11, 2024
Total Views: 629

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Marine Weather

Severe Weather Halts Container Shipping at Cape of Good Hope

Severe weather conditions near the Cape of Good Hope have brought container traffic to a halt this week, according to analysis by LSEG Shipping Research.

July 10, 2024
Total Views: 5440

Shipping

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

The landscape of offshore wind generating capacity in the United States is undergoing significant changes following the cancellation of two major projects in

July 10, 2024
Total Views: 2177

Shipping

Marlin Luanda and Pemex Maya Crews Receive Top IMO Bravery Award

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced the recipients of the 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea award, the highest recognition

July 10, 2024
Total Views: 1619

Shipping

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

U.S. container import volume remained strong in June 2024, with volumes increasing by double-digits compared to the same month last year, according to

July 10, 2024
Total Views: 876

Marine Weather

Power Outages Hinder Hurricane Beryl Recovery, Delay Port, Infrastructure Restarts

HOUSTON, July 10 (Reuters) – About 1.7 million customers remained without power in Texas on Wednesday morning, two days after Hurricane Beryl made

July 10, 2024
Total Views: 802

Shipbuilding

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

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced $8.75 million in grant awards to 15 small shipyards in 12 states

July 10, 2024
Total Views: 4567

A photo of the Panama registered general cargo vessel reportedly in trouble at sea, and excessivly listing, on the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Town on Monday morning. Its crew of 18 seafarers rescued and currently being evacuated. Photo courtesy SAMSA
Marine Weather

Cargo Ship Evacuated as Waves Pound South African Coast

(Bloomberg) — Storms pounded South Africa’s coastline for a fourth day on Wednesday, disrupting shipping operations, with massive swells forcing the

July 10, 2024
Total Views: 3906

Shipping

Dozens of Tankers Sanctioned Over Russian Oil Are Sitting Idle Around the World

(Bloomberg) — From the frigid waters of Russia’s Baltic Sea to the Pacific shores of Vladivostok, dozens of tankers that previously moved Moscow’s

July 10, 2024
Total Views: 2423