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gCaptain’s full coverage of the maritime shipping industry, including containerships, tankers, dry bulk, LNG, breakbulk and more.


Friday, September 13, 2024
Aerial photo historic SS United States in Philadelphia
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‘SS United States’ Owner Files Urgent Motion Against Pier Operator, Alleging Misconduct and Obstruction

The SS United States Conservancy has filed an urgent motion in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania, accusing Penn Warehousing & Distribution,

September 13, 2024
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U.S. Locks in Steep China Tariff Hikes

Sept 13 (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Friday locked in steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric

September 13, 2024
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Photo of the MV Aya shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Russian Missile Strikes Civilian Grain Ship in Black Sea, Sparking International Concern

By Pavel Polityuk, Yuliia Dysa and Tom Balmforth KYIV, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday of using strategic bombers to

September 12, 2024
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Crew Rescued as Offshore Supply Vessel Catches Fire Off South Africa Coast

All 15 crew members were safely evacuated from a burning offshore supply vessel (OSV) near South Africa’s southern Cape, on Thursday. The incident, which

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 4014

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South Africa Investigates Pharmaceutical Bottles Washing Ashore Amid Uptick in Cargo Losses

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively investigating the source of pharmaceutical bottles washing up along the country’s eastern

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 2529

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Reshuffled Container Alliance Networks Take Shape, Offering Suez and Cape Routes

Container shipping alliances are reshaping their East-West liner schedules for 2025, with new network plans and partnerships emerging as the industry continues

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 1653

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MSC CEO Vows to Stand Alone as Global Shipping Rivals Team Up

(Bloomberg) — MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA plans to brave volatile shipping markets on its own, ruling out a new alliance just months before its

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 903

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Historic First: Two Chinese Container Ships Cross Paths in Arctic Waters

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) In a further sign of the dramatic climatic changes occurring in the Arctic, two major container ships for the first time passed

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 7621

News

Trump’s Plan to Hike Tariffs Would Spike Shipping Costs, Just Like in 2018

LOS ANGELES, Sept 12 (Reuters) – U.S presidential contender Donald Trump’s plan to hike tariffs on imports if he is elected back to the White

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 979

File Photo shows a bulk ship with containership in background
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INTERCARGO Calls for Urgent Review of Carbon Intensity Indicator, Citing Unintended Consequences

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has submitted proposals to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) urging a review of

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 767

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Maersk Tanker Underway
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Maersk Tankers Launching New Chemical Tanker Pool

Maersk Tankers, a global leader in the shipping industry, is set to launch a new chemical tanker pool on October 1st, expanding its services and strengthening

September 11, 2024
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An aerial view of the MV MSC Apollo at anchorage in Algoa Bay on Tuesday morning while investigation continue about an oil spill reportedly detected from it since the weekend. Photo courtesy SAMSA
Accidents

Oil Spill in South Africa: MSC Containership Under Investigation as Wildlife Impact Assessed

An oil spill from the MSC Apollo containership in Algoa Bay, South Africa, is currently under investigation by authorities as its impact on local wildlife

September 11, 2024
Total Views: 1470

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Peninsula Launches Independent Tanker Company to Expand Freight Operations

London-based marine fuels supplier Peninsula has announced the creation of Hercules Tanker Management (HTM), a new independent entity that will take over

September 11, 2024
Total Views: 950

September 11, 2001 evacuation from Lower Manhattan, also known as the 9/11 Boatlift
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The 9/11 Boatlift: The Unsung Heroes of September 11, 2001

In the wake of the tragic events that unfolded on September 11, 2001, when the world witnessed the unthinkable destruction of the World Trade Center in New

September 11, 2024
Total Views: 10027

tanker at sea
Environment

Oil Spill Fears Mount as Russia Tankers Reject Key Danish Pilots

(Bloomberg) — Tankers hauling Russian crude through Denmark’s perilous shipping straits are increasingly rejecting the services of pilots when they do

September 11, 2024
Total Views: 6420

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Trafigura to Convert More Supertankers if Oil Market Woes Linger

(Bloomberg) — Trafigura Group could switch more of its crude-oil tankers to carry refined products if sluggish market conditions persist. About

September 11, 2024
Total Views: 1340

An aerial view shows an SCF tanker at the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022
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UK Slaps Sanctions on 10 More Vessels From Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’

LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Britain has slapped sanctions on 10 further ships in Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of vessels

September 11, 2024
Total Views: 675

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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South Korean Shipping Giant HMM Unveils $17.4 Billion Green Investment Plan

South Korea’s leading shipping company, HMM, has announced a comprehensive strategy to transform itself into a global “green” shipping and logistics

September 10, 2024
Total Views: 1585

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US-Listed Tanker Companies Ramp Up Share Repurchases

A number of notable US-listed tanker companies have announced significant share repurchase programs this week, signaling confidence in the sector despite

September 10, 2024
Total Views: 1276

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Investigation Underway After MSC Containership Spills Oil in South Africa’s Algoa Bay

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) reports that authorities have initiated an investigation into an oil spill in Algoa Bay. The spill is

September 10, 2024
Total Views: 2040