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Thursday, April 21, 2022
Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Set to Launch in San Francisco Bay
Environment

Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Set to Launch in San Francisco Bay

By Matt McKnight BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 21 (Reuters) – The San Francisco Bay will soon have a new fossil fuel-free ferry floating in its

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 1615

P&O Ferries Fires Agency Crew Citing Breach of Alcohol Policy
Shipping

P&O Ferries Fires Agency Crew Citing Breach of Alcohol Policy

P&O Ferries has fired seven of its new agency employees after they showed up to work in breach of the company’ zero-tolerance alcohol policy. The

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 9190

Photo of POTUS Joe Biden
Ports

Biden Bans Russian Ships From U.S. Ports

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden announced on Thursday the United States will ban Russian-affiliated

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 2515

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
NYK Takes Delivery of Third Methanol-Fueled Tanker
Shipping

NYK Takes Delivery of Third Methanol-Fueled Tanker

Japanese shipping group NYK has taken delivery of a third methanol-fueled chemical tanker, named Grouse Sun, from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Korea. The ship was

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 3357

Yangshan Port south of Shanghai, China.
Shipping

Brazilian Meat Exporters Face Hurdles Shipping Through Shanghai

By Ana Mano SAO PAULO, April 20 (Reuters) – Brazil’s ABPA, a lobby group representing large pork and chicken processors like JBS SA and BRF SA,

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 1803

ITF Says Inspectors Denied Welfare Checks of P&O Ferries Replacement Crew at Dover Port
Shipping

ITF Says Inspectors Denied Welfare Checks of P&O Ferries Replacement Crew at Dover Port

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) said its inspectors were denied the ability to conduct welfare checks for replacement crew members

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 6836

angshan Deep-Water Port
Shipping

Windward: 1 in 5 Containerships Globally Are Stuck Waiting Outside Congested Ports

The number of containerships waiting outside of congested ports has risen sharply in recent months, with 20% of all containerships trading globally now stuck

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 4465

tanker at sea
Shipping

U.S. Refiners Receiving Last Russian Oil Cargoes Before Sanctions Wind-Down

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, April 20 (Reuters) – Nine tankers carrying Russian-origin crude and fuel oil have discharged in the United States

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 1920

oocl containership
Shipping

OOCL Making Aggresive Grab for Asia-Europe Market Share

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – OOCL’s first-quarter operational numbers not only confirm the unflagging colossal profitability of the liner

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 1623

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
mississippi shipping
Shipping

MARAD Announces New America’s Marine Highway Program Designations, Projects

The U.S. Maritime Administration has announced a new Marine Highway route and projects as part of the America’s Marine Highway Program. Today’s

April 19, 2022
Total Views: 2531

Ships moored Parana River Port
Shipping

Argentine Maritime Workers Plan 24-Hour Strike

By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES, April 19 (Reuters) – Argentine ship workers will stage a 24-hour strike on Thursday to protest what they call

April 19, 2022
Total Views: 1123

Alarm Over Rising Container Dwell Times at West Coast Ports Prompts Calls for More Rail Support
Shipping

Alarm Over Rising Container Dwell Times at West Coast Ports Prompts Calls for More Rail Support

By Ian Putzger in Toronto (The Loadstar) – Concern over lengthening container dwell times at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has caused U.S.

April 19, 2022
Total Views: 2196

Grain is loaded onto a ship in Odessa, Ukraine, August 9, 2021
Shipping

Rising Freight Puts Heavy Burden on Grain-Importing Nations -ICS

By Ann Koh (Bloomberg) — The war in Ukraine will put further pressure on grain-importing countries in Africa and Asia as a reduced number of vessels

April 19, 2022
Total Views: 4578

Greece Impounds Russian Tanker Over EU Sanctions Against Moscow
Shipping

Greece Impounds Russian Tanker Over EU Sanctions Against Moscow

ATHENS, April 19 (Reuters) – Greece has impounded a Russian oil tanker off the island of Evia, the Greek coastguard said on Tuesday,

April 19, 2022
Total Views: 1586

Monday, April 18, 2022
shanghai free trade zone
Shipping

China’s Economy Expands More Than Forecasted in Q1, But Risks to Outlook Abound

BEIJING, April 18 (Reuters) – China’s economy grew at a faster than expected clip in the first quarter, official data showed on Monday,

April 18, 2022
Total Views: 1396

China Port Delays Cause Ships to Bypass Singapore Bunkering Hub
Shipping

China Port Delays Cause Ships to Bypass Singapore Bunkering Hub

By Ann Koh (Bloomberg) — Container and bulk ships are skipping Asia’s largest refueling hub in Singapore as delays at ports in China and elsewhere

April 18, 2022
Total Views: 6156

Friday, April 15, 2022
Crowley Takes Delivery of Powerful Tier IV Harbor Tug ‘Athena’
Shipping

Crowley Takes Delivery of Powerful Tier IV Harbor Tug ‘Athena’

U.S.-based shipping company Crowley has taken delivery of its fourth and most powerful Tier IV ship assist and harbor escort tug. The 77-foot Athen’s

April 15, 2022
Total Views: 9935

Shipping Finance Panel and Then a Tanker Mega-Merger Announcement
Shipping

Shipping Finance Panel and Then a Tanker Mega-Merger Announcement

Ship finance, a topic of paramount importance at the executive level, was the subject of multiple panels at last month’s Connecticut Maritime Association

April 15, 2022
Total Views: 4138

Yang Ming containership
Shipping

Yang Ming Opts for LNG for New 15,000 TEU Containerships

Taiwanese ocean carrier Yang Ming Marine Transport has announced that it’s board of directors have approved a plan a equip five 15,000 TEU newbuild

April 15, 2022
Total Views: 3025

angshan Deep-Water Port
Shipping

Shippers Seek Alternatives to Southeast China Ports Hit By Covid Lockdowns

By Sam Whelan (The Loadstar) – As supply chain uncertainty at China’s key port cities drags on, shippers are hunting for alternative cargo options

April 15, 2022
Total Views: 1521
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