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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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Sanctions Could Cut Russia’s Baltic Oil Exports by 20%

MOSCOW, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Exports of Russia’s flagship Urals crude blend from Baltic Sea ports may fall by up to a fifth in December,

December 22, 2022
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
An LNG carrier at night
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MOL Signs Charter Contract for Newbuild LNG Carrier with India’s GAIL

Japanese shipping company and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and India’s largest gas supplier GAIL have signed a time charter contract for a second newbuild LNG

December 21, 2022
Total Views: 1319

A containership at the Port of Long Beach
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U.S. Imports Decline Accelerates in November, Led By ‘Staggering’ Drop for West Coast Ports -Report

Imports through the top ten container ports in the U.S. marked the largest overall monthly decline since the financial crisis and likely the largest single

December 21, 2022
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Wind turbines off of Block Island
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Proposed Offshore Wind Project Off Massachusetts Moves Forward

The federal agency responsible for managing United States’ offshore energy resources has issued its draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) providing

December 21, 2022
Total Views: 1041

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MSC Completes Bolloré Africa Acquisition

Swiss-based MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, the world’s largest container shipping company, has completed its acquisition of the African logistic

December 21, 2022
Total Views: 1209

Carnival Corp Posts Smaller Loss as it Tightens Control on Costs
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Carnival Corp Posts Smaller Loss as it Tightens Control on Costs

Dec 21 (Reuters) – Carnival Corp on Wednesday posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss as the cruise operator kept a tight lid on operating

December 21, 2022
Total Views: 1036

A silhouette of a ship underway in the distance at dusk
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Dozens of Ships Stuck Off Iran as Payment Snags Bite – Sources

LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) – Dozens of merchant ships with grains and sugar are stuck outside Iranian ports after weeks of delays as payments

December 21, 2022
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
U.S. and China Trade Barbs Over South China Sea
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U.S. and China Trade Barbs Over South China Sea

MANILA, Dec 20 (Reuters) – China’s embassy in Manila accused the United States on Tuesday of driving a wedge between the Philippines and

December 20, 2022
Total Views: 3049

Illustration of the Northern Lights liquefied co2 transport ship
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“K” Line Secures Long-Term Charter Contracts with Northern Lights Carbon Capture Project

Japanese shipping company “K” LINE has announced long-term charter contracts for two liquefied CO2 vessels to support the world’s first

December 20, 2022
Total Views: 1434

Great Lakes Dredge and Dock's new hopper dredge Galveston Island launched at Conrad Shipyards. Photo: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Gives Profit Warning

The largest provider of dredging services in the Unite States lowered expectations for earnings in the fourth quarter due primarily to external factors such as

December 20, 2022
Total Views: 1313

oocl containership
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Amid Container Market Turmoil, Shipping Alliances Prepare to Deploy New Megaships

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – THE Alliance members Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming and HMM have finalised their April network plans, which feature

December 20, 2022
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China Accused of Building on Unoccupied Reefs in South China Sea
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China Accused of Building on Unoccupied Reefs in South China Sea

By Philip J. Heijmans (Bloomberg) — China is building up several unoccupied land features in the South China Sea, according to Western officials, which

December 20, 2022
Total Views: 2936

Russian Oil Tankers. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
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Exxon is Avoiding Tankers with History of Transporting Russian Oil

By Asad Zulfiqar and Alex Longley (Bloomberg) — Exxon Mobil Corp., is avoiding hiring oil tankers that previously carried cargoes from Russia, putting

December 20, 2022
Total Views: 3129

Monday, December 19, 2022
Port Houston container terminal aerial
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Port Houston Posts Another Container Gain in November

If U.S. imports are slowing, Port Houston has yet to get the memo. The U.S. Gulf Coast’s busiest port reported an 11% jump in container volumes in

December 19, 2022
Total Views: 1218

General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain.
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Wind Power Giant Will Make Green Shipping Fuel at Big Plant in Sweden

By Will Mathis (Bloomberg) — Danish renewable energy developer Orsted A/S will spend more than $145 million to develop a

December 19, 2022
Total Views: 1171

MSC Gayane
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MSC Says Bloomberg Article on MSC Gayane Drug Bust Rehashes Old News

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, the world’s largest container shipping company, has issued a statement in response to a recent Bloomberg article that

December 19, 2022
Total Views: 3079

Dutch Government Formally Apologizes for Role in Slave Trade
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Dutch Government Formally Apologizes for Role in Slave Trade

By Toby Sterling and Ank Kuipers THE HAGUE, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Monday apologized on behalf of the Dutch State for

December 19, 2022
Total Views: 1188

oil tanker at anchor
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Shipbroker Braemar Reveals Americas Expansion with Southport Maritime Acquisition

International shipbroker Braemar Plc has announced the acquisition of US-based Southport Maritime as part of its strategic goal of expanding its coverage in

December 19, 2022
Total Views: 865

A tanker ship is seen in the English Channel at sunrise, near Dover, Britain, August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
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EU Reaches Landmark Deal to Strengthen Carbon Market

By Ewa Krukowska and John Ainger (Bloomberg) — The European Union reached an agreement to strengthen and expand its flagship carbon market, endorsing

December 19, 2022
Total Views: 450

Saturday, December 17, 2022
Smart Sanctions: The West Finally Gets Clever About Russia
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Smart Sanctions: The West Finally Gets Clever About Russia

Robert Huish (The Conversation)–The European Union and the United States are now targeting maritime protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance

December 17, 2022
Total Views: 11510
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