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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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
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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
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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
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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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Barges make their way down the Mississippi River, where the water levels have reached historically record lows in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. October 23, 2022. Photo REUTERS/Karen Pulfer Focht
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U.S. Wheat Exports Plunge as Mississippi River Dries Up

(Bloomberg) — American wheat shipments dropped to the lowest ever, hampered by a shrinking Mississippi River and competition from ample global grain

November 7, 2023
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The M/V American Courage aground on the St. Clair River near Marine City, Michigan, November 7, 2023. U.S. Coast Guard
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Tugs Refloat Lake Freighter on St. Clair River in Michigan

Update: The lake freighter American Courage, which ran aground in the St. Clair River Tuesday morning at 7:21 a.m. local time, was successfully refloated

November 7, 2023
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A photo of the Saildrone Voyager in calm seas
Shipping

Saildrone Receives First-Ever Classification for Autonomous Surface Vehicle

Alameda, California-based Saildrone, a leading company in ocean data collection using autonomous vehicles, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving

November 7, 2023
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Monday, November 6, 2023
cargo ships loading at port of oakland
Ports

ONE Expands Terminal Capacity in Rotterdam and US West Coast

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has completed its acquisition of significant stakes in three major container terminals on the U.S. West Coast and in Rotterdam. The

November 6, 2023
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ship navigation bridge
Shipping

Seafarers’ Declining Happiness Raises Concern

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index has raised further concern about the welfare of seafarers, revealing a continuous decline in their happiness. The report,

November 6, 2023
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Crude Oil Tanker MT Aegean Unity Transiting New Panama Canal Locks
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Panama Canal Drought Risks Driving Away Large Oil Tankers

(Bloomberg) — Dry weather is set to force large oil tankers to completely stop using the Panama Canal, requiring the vessels to extend their voyages by

November 6, 2023
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two tankers conduct ship-to-ship transfer
Shipping

Iran Oil Flows Fell Sharply Last Month, Tanker Watchdog Says

By Alaric Nightingale (Bloomberg) — Iran’s oil exports dropped for a second month in October, data from a firm that analyzes satellite imagery of

November 6, 2023
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Sunday, November 5, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken visits Cyprus. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/Pool
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Blinken Discussed Maritime Aid Corridor To Gaza In Cyprus 

NICOSIA, Nov 5 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken briefly stopped over in Cyprus on Sunday where a Cypriot proposal to establish a

November 5, 2023
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Saturday, November 4, 2023
The 'Wonder of the Seas' cruise ship leaves a port in Malaga. REUTERS/Jon Nazca
Shipping

Royal Caribbean Alters 2024 Cruise Itineraries To Skip Israel

NEW YORK, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Royal Caribbean Group RCL.N is removing Israel from its 2024 itineraries due to the Israel-Hamas war, according to an

November 4, 2023
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