Thursday, September 19, 2024
Vintage german cruise ship next to green field in california
Cruise Ships

From Dream to Disaster: The Heartbreaking Saga of a Vintage Cruise Ship

STOCKTON, CA – The advertisement was easily overlooked—a dilapidated cruise ship for sale on Craigslist in 2008. But for Chris Willson, a tech

September 19, 2024
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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Ports

U.S. Port Strike Would Spark Supply Chain Problems from the Outset, CMA CGM Warns

By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Sept 18 (Reuters) – A threatened Oct. 1 strike by dockworkers at ports on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf

September 18, 2024
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Finance

Trump Trade Wars: A Look At Winners And Losers Since 2016

by Tom Orlik (Bloomberg) Who Loses in Trump’s Endless Trade War? In 2016, Donald Trump campaigned for the US presidency on a promise to beat China.

September 18, 2024
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Ports

Port of Los Angeles Sees Record-Breaking Cargo Surge

The Port of Los Angeles experienced its busiest non-pandemic month ever in August 2024, handling 960,597 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), a 16% increase

September 18, 2024
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Shipping

California Maritime Safety Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

California’s maritime industry is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign Assembly Bill 1122 into law, citing crucial safety and operational benefits

September 18, 2024
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Shipbuilding

NYK to Launch Eco-Friendly Ship Recycling in Japan

Japan-based shipping group Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and compatriot Oono Development have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly

September 18, 2024
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How The Defense Transportation System Works
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WATCH: How US Military Logistics Works

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Contrary to popular belief, Maersk is not the world’s largest shipping company, nor is Delta the world’s largest airline.

September 18, 2024
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Ovation of the Seas inside Meyer Werft's building dock. Photo credit: Meyer Werft
Cruise Ships

Germany Acquires Majority Stake in MEYER WERFT, Securing the Shipyard’s Future

The German government and the state of Lower Saxony have taken action to secure the future of MEYER WERFT, the renowned shipbuilder in Papenburg. As part of

September 18, 2024
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Accidents

U.S. Sues DALI Shipowner and Manager for $100 Million Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit on Wednesday against the owner and operator of the containership that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge

September 18, 2024
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Shipping

Russian Oil Earnings Slide as Waning Prices Counter Higher Flows

(Bloomberg) — A further slump in weekly average oil prices more than offset a small increase in flows from Russian ports, intensifying pressure

September 18, 2024
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Defense

U.S. Navy Enhances Sea Base Capabilities with Delivery of Future USS Robert E. Simanek

The U.S. Navy took delivery of its newest Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship, the future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), named after the Korean war hero. The

September 18, 2024
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Shipping

Dry Bulk Ship Recycling Hits 16-Year Low

Dry bulk ship recycling has plummeted to its second-lowest level in 16 years, with only 45 ships recycled so far in 2024, according to BIMCO, the world’s

September 18, 2024
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Shipping

Maersk: Global Shipping Market Poised for Balance Despite Challenges

The global shipping industry is expected to achieve a more balanced supply and demand environment as it enters the fourth quarter of 2024, according to

September 18, 2024
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Ports

Trade Groups Urge Biden to Act as East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Looms

A coalition of 177 trade associations has appealed to President Biden for immediate intervention in stalled labor negotiations between the International

September 18, 2024
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Lengthening the MS Balmoral.
Blog

WATCH: Cruise Ship Lengthening – Engineering Marvel Transforms ‘Balmoral’

Ever wondered how cruise lines supersize their ships? In 2008, the cruise ship Balmoral underwent a significant transformation at Hamburg’s Blohm + Voss

September 18, 2024
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Environment

Oxfam’s £2 Billion Proposal: Tax UK Superyachts and Private Jet Fuel

In an increasingly polarized political climate, Oxfam has turned its attention to a fat target in the fight against carbon emissions: the ultra-wealthy. The

September 18, 2024
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Energy

Carbon Negative Energy – Woodland Biofuels Invests $1.35 Billion in Louisiana for Negative Carbon Facility

Toronto-based Woodland Biofuels has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking $1.35 billion investment at the Port of South Louisiana. The project aims to establish

September 17, 2024
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Offshore

Department of Interior Announces Major Offshore Wind Lease Sale for New England Coast

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a substantial offshore wind energy lease sale set for October 29, 2024. The sale will cover eight areas off

September 17, 2024
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Press Releases

ABS Signs MOU with HD KSOE to Advance Zero-Carbon Ships

Enhancing their collaboration on cutting-edge marine and technology projects, ABS and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) signed a

September 17, 2024
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Ports

Biden Won’t Block Potential Strike at U.S. Ports, Administration Says

By Lisa Baertlein and David Shepardson LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden does not intend to invoke a federal law to

September 17, 2024
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