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


Friday, November 10, 2023
Palau-flagged bulk carrier Aroyat is pictured at sea, in this picture obtained from social media and released on September 22, 2023. Oleksandr Kubrakov via X/via REUTERS
Shipping

Ukraine Export Corridor Freight Costs Reverse Brief Rise

KYIV, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Freight costs for ships in Ukraine‘s alternative export corridor have eased back to their former levels, a

November 10, 2023
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The LNG-powered containership, the CMA CGM, on the river Elbe near the city of Hamburg, Germany, February 14, 2021. Photo: FrankHH / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

CMA CGM Profits Plunge as Container Shipping Market Normalizes

French shipping company CMA CGM saw a significant decline in profit during the third quarter of 2023, as the container shipping market continued to return to

November 10, 2023
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Felicity Ace seen burning in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores Islands. Picture was released Friday, February 18, 2022 by the Portuguese Navy. Photo courtesy Portuguese Navy
Shipping

Marine Insurance Market Sees Strong Growth in 2022

Global marine insurance premiums in 2022 increased by 8.3% to $35.8 billion, driven by trade rebound, rising asset values, reduced market capacity, and premium

November 10, 2023
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Aerial photo of Seaspan Shipyard's Vancouver Drydock
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Shipyards Announces Major Expansion of Vancouver Drydock

Seaspan Shipyards, a leading ship repair and maintenance company in Canada, has unveiled plans for upgrades and expansion of its Vancouver Drydock. The

November 10, 2023
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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Undated aerial drone photo of shipyard in Elefsina, Attica, Greece
Shipbuilding

U.S. Provides $125 Million Loan for Elefsina Shipyard Upgrades in Greece

The U.S. federal government has agreed to provide a $125 million loan to ONEX Elefsis Shipyards and Industries (ONEX) for the rehabilitation and modernization

November 9, 2023
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The CMA CGM Marco Polo, an Explorer class container ship crosses under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, to enter New York Harbor as seen from Brooklyn, New York, U.S., May 20, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Shipping

Strike Threat Looms Over US East and Gulf Coast Ports in 2024

By Ian Putzger (The Loadstar) – Even before contract negotiations get underway, the threat of a strike shutting down US ports on the east and Gulf coasts

November 9, 2023
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Yangshan Port south of Shanghai, China.
Shipping

Greek and Chinese Shipping Companies Dominate Global Fleet

Greek and Chinese shipping companies now collectively own one-third of the cargo carrying capacity of the global fleet, according to BIMCO. While Greece has

November 9, 2023
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brussels express lng ship converstion
Shipping

Container Shipping Bracing for Downturn, Hapag-Lloyd Chief Says

(Bloomberg) — The container shipping industry faces a few years of headwinds as low freight rates, a weak European economy and widening geopolitical

November 9, 2023
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A general view shows Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Kmax Ruler damaged by a Russian missile strike in the sea port Pivdennyi, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer
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Russia’s Missile Attack on Commercial Ship Draws International Condemnation

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) says it is “deeply saddened and concerned” by Russia’s “appalling” missile

November 9, 2023
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A view shows Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Kmax Ruler damaged by a Russian missile strike in the sea port Pivdennyi, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer
Shipping

Ukraine: Alternative Black Sea Export Corridor is Working Despite Attack

KYIV, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s alternative Black Sea export corridor is working despite a recent Russian attack on a civilian vessel,

November 9, 2023
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The M/V Berlin Express pictured at the Container Terminal Burchardkai in the Port of Hamburg. Photo courtesy Hapag-Lloyd
Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Reports Weak Demand and Lower Freight Rates in Quarterly Earnings

Hapag-Lloyd has released its quarterly earnings report, revealing continued weak demand and significantly lower freight rates compared to last year. The

November 9, 2023
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A general view shows Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Kmax Ruler damaged by a Russian missile strike in the sea port Pivdennyi, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer
Shipping

Russian Strike on Merchant Ship Threatens Ukraine’s Exports

(Bloomberg) — A Russian missile strike on a commercial ship at a major Ukrainian Black Sea port is adding to risks for commodity exports just

November 9, 2023
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
A tanker transits the Panama Canal Locks
Shipping

LPG Tanker Pays Record $4 Million for Panama Canal Slot

By Ruth Liao and Anna Shiryaevskaya (Bloomberg) — A shipper has paid nearly $4 million to jump to the front of the line at the congested Panama Canal

November 8, 2023
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Hoegh Autoliners stock photo
Shipping

Höegh Autoliners Looking to End 2023 on a High Note

Höegh Autoliners, a leading provider of Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs), is reporting strong volumes, record rates, and high demand for deep sea PCTC

November 8, 2023
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Container vessel approaching the terminal at the Port of Savannah, Georgia
Shipping

NRF Says U.S. Container Imports Starting to Wind Down

Inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to slow during the remainder of 2023 after surpassing the 2 million TEU mark for

November 8, 2023
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jack-up vessel Seajacks Zaratan installing wind turbines at the Akita and Noshiro offshore wind farms in Japan
Offshore

Cadeler Launches Offer to Forge Offshore Wind Installation Giant with Eneti

Cadeler A/S (OSE: CADLR) has announced the launch of a share exchange offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Eneti (NYSE: NETI), part of a

November 8, 2023
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Stock photo of an lng carrier at sunset
Shipping

How Shipping More US Gas to Europe Helped Fuel C02 Pollution

Nov 8 (Reuters) – Carbon dioxide emissions from U.S. liquefied natural gas facilities have jumped to 18 million tons per year, up 81% since

November 8, 2023
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Stock photo of a barge on the Mississippi River
Shipping

Record-Low Water Levels on Mississippi River as Drought Conditions Expand

A combination of a warm October and worsening drought conditions in the Lower Mississippi Valley has caused water levels along parts of the Mississippi River

November 8, 2023
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An illustration of the Sohar Max with five Rotor Sails installed. Credit: Anemoi Marine Technologies
Shipping

Vale to Install Rotor Sails on World’s Largest Ore Carrier

Brazilian mining company Vale S.A. has announced its plans to install five Rotor Sails on the world’s largest ore carrier. The agreement between Vale and

November 8, 2023
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
A containership at the Port of Long Beach
Shipping

U.S. Container Imports Continue to Rise, Outpacing Pre-Pandemic Levels

U.S. container import volume saw a significant increase in October 2023 compared to September and has even surpassed the levels seen in October 2019 before the

November 7, 2023
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