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Explore the latest developments in the shipping industry, including market trends, fleet management, and the impact of global trade on maritime logistics.


Monday, June 3, 2019
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After Lackluster First Quarter, Second Quarter Could Be Even Worse for Container Lines

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – With the second quarter now two-thirds done ocean carriers look to be heading for a second successive H1 loss, making a

June 3, 2019
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A search operation continues near the Margaret bridge on the Danube river after a boat carrying South Korean tourists capsized in Budapest
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Body Recovered Downstream from Danube Cruise Ship Accident as High Water Hampers Response

By Marton Dunai BUDAPEST, June 3 (Reuters) – A body was pulled from the Danube more than 100 km downstream from Budapest, officials said on Monday, the

June 3, 2019
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Cheniere Signals New LNG Pricing Structure with Apache Deal

By Sabina Zawadzki LONDON, June 3 (Reuters) – Cheniere Energy said on Monday it would buy natural gas from Apache Corp’s Permian assets using a

June 3, 2019
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U.S. Coast Guard Sees Ships Switching to Cleaner Fuel in October
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U.S. Coast Guard Sees Ships Switching to Cleaner Fuel in October

By Stephen Cunningham (Bloomberg) — The U.S. Coast Guard expects ships to start switching over to cleaner burning fuels as soon as the fourth quarter to

June 3, 2019
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Sunday, June 2, 2019
Incident Video: MSC Cruise Ship Crashes Into Pier in Venice
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Incident Video: MSC Cruise Ship Crashes Into Pier in Venice

A large cruise ship allided with pier and smaller passenger vessel in Venice, Italy on Sunday, injuring four people, local officials said. MSC Cruises said the

June 2, 2019
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The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters
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Amid USS McCain Controversy, Pentagon Says Military Will Not be Politicized

By Idrees Ali SEOUL, June 2 (Reuters) – The Pentagon has told the White House that the U.S. military will not be politicized, a U.S. official said on

June 2, 2019
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Friday, May 31, 2019
Ridgebury Alexandra Z tanker pollution
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Russian Captain Acquitted of MARPOL Violations in U.S.

A jury in the Western District of Louisiana has acquitted the Russian Master of an oil tanker on all charges related to illegal discharges from the vessel.

May 31, 2019
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Trump’s Mexican Tariffs Could Hit U.S. Refiners Hard

By Collin Eaton HOUSTON, May 31 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to tax Mexican imports could disrupt a long-standing cross-border

May 31, 2019
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Interview: Maritime Photographer Antonio Alcaraz Talks Keys to Taking a Good Ship Photo

Interview by Paul González-Morgan (Marine Strategy) – Antonio Alcaraz is Reverse Logistics Officer in the chemical industry and a Maritime Photographer,

May 31, 2019
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General view shows the tourist vessel Viking Sigyn which was involved in a ship accident that killed several people on the Danube river in Budapest
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Viking River Cruise Captain Denies Wrongdoing

By Krisztina Than and Marton Dunai BUDAPEST, May 31 (Reuters) – Roiling flood waters in the Danube made it impossible for rescuers to reach the wreck of

May 31, 2019
Total Views: 345

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Sempra Energy’s Louisiana Cameron LNG Plant Exports First Cargo

May 31 (Reuters) – Sempra Energy said on Friday the $10 billion Cameron liquefied natural gas export terminal in Louisiana had shipped its first cargo,

May 31, 2019
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Thursday, May 30, 2019
us oil exports
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Dredging Kicks Off in Project to Expand Port of Corpus Christi Ship Channel

The Port of Corpus Christi is celebrating the start of dredging work in the project to expand the Corpus Christi Ship Channel to prepare the port for the

May 30, 2019
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Ship accident on the Danube river in Budapest
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Death Toll Set to Rise in Danube River Cruise Disaster; Captain Taken Into Custody

Hungarian police have now taken the Ukrainian captain of the river cruise into custody as part of the investigation into the accident.  By Marton Dunai

May 30, 2019
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Port of Vancouver Avoids Disruption as Longshoremen Reach Deal

By Rod Nickel and Kelsey Johnson WINNIPEG, Manitoba/OTTAWA, May 30 (Reuters) – A lockout of longshore workers at Canada’s biggest port, the Port of

May 30, 2019
Total Views: 41

The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters
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Trump Says He Was Unaware of Effort to Move USS John McCain ‘Out of Sight’

WASHINGTON, May 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was unaware of any effort to move the USS John S. McCain that was

May 30, 2019
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General view shows the tourist vessel Viking Sigyn which was involved in a ship accident that killed several people on the Danube river in Budapest
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At Least Seven Dead in Danube River Cruise Disaster

By Marton Dunai and Krisztina Than BUDAPEST, May 30 (Reuters) – Hungarian rescue officials said there was little chance of finding survivors after a

May 30, 2019
Total Views: 167

Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Voltaire offshore wind installation vessel
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Jan De Nul Orders World’s Most-Capable Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Belgian offshore construction and dredging group Jan De Nul has placed an order for its third and largest offshore wind turbine installation group at COSCO

May 29, 2019
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north sea oil rig
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Shell Plans South Africa Oil Expansion With Second Deal

By Paul Burkhardt (Bloomberg) — Royal Dutch Shell Plc is planning to acquire an oil-block stake in a second deal in South Africa’s relatively

May 29, 2019
Total Views: 75

container ship
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More Carriers Turn to Scrubbers Ahead of IMO 2020

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Around 16% of the ocean carrier global fleet – equating to 36% in terms of teu capacity – will be equipped with

May 29, 2019
Total Views: 121

CMA CGM ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPERY
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CMA CGM Upbeat on Growth Despite Tariff Slowdown

PARIS, May 29 (Reuters) – Shipping giant CMA CGM expects volumes to continue growing this year as increasing activity from southeast Asia towards the

May 29, 2019
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