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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
IMO greenhouse gas emissions
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IMO Seen as Best Suited for Developing a Future Carbon Market for Shipping

By Barry Parker (gCaptain) – The International Maritime Organization is expected to codify a transitional (i.e. 2030) energy efficiency pathway for

March 3, 2021
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Thai Navy Scrambles to Save Cats from Sinking Ship -Photos
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Thai Navy Scrambles to Save Cats from Sinking Ship -Photos

BANGKOK, March 3 (Reuters) – Thai navy sailors braved choppy waters to launch a dramatic rescue this week after discovering four cats had been

March 3, 2021
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Israel Links Iran to Ship Behind Mystery Oil Spill
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Israel Links Iran to Ship Behind Mystery Oil Spill

TEL AVIV, March 3 (Reuters) – Iran is linked to a recent oil spill off Israel’s shores that caused major ecological damage, an Israeli minister

March 3, 2021
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Shipping Groups Tap Algorithms to Cut Carbon Emissions

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) – Leading shipping group Maersk Tankers is investing tens of millions of dollars in digital

March 3, 2021
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Saudi Arabia to Ship Gas to South Korea and Take CO2 Back
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Saudi Arabia to Ship Gas to South Korea and Take CO2 Back

By Verity Ratcliffe, Seyoon Kim and Kyunghee Park (Bloomberg) — Saudi Arabia plans to ship gas to South Korea where it will be used to make hydrogen,

March 3, 2021
Total Views: 1464

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Seaspan Acquires Two Scrubber-Fitted 15,000 TEU Containerships On Long-Term Charters

Seaspan Corporation has announced plans to acquire a pair of 15,000 TEU scrubber-fitted containerships. Seaspan, a wholly owned subsidiary of global asset

March 3, 2021
Total Views: 1341

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Hot Market Quadruples Prices for Used Containerships

By Alaric Nightingale (Bloomberg) — Flip this ship. A variation on that buy-low, sell-high strategy is exactly what some container shipowners are opting

March 3, 2021
Total Views: 4212

Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Bankruptcy Judge Orders Removal of Morton Bouchard as Bouchard Transportation’s CEO
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Bankruptcy Judge Orders Removal of Morton Bouchard as Bouchard Transportation’s CEO

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has ordered Morton S. Bouchard III, the long-time CEO of New York-based Bouchard Transportation, to be immediately removed from his

March 2, 2021
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Maersk Eindhoven Sets Sail for Los Angeles After Last Month’s Cargo Loss
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Maersk Eindhoven Sets Sail for Los Angeles After Last Month’s Cargo Loss

The Maersk Eindhoven has departed Japan for the U.S. West Coast after operations to remove damaged and dislodged containers after its cargo loss last month.

March 2, 2021
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containers at port of los angeles
Ports

Global Cargo Traffic Jam Could Last to 2022

By Thomas Black (Bloomberg) — A cargo traffic jam on the world’s roads, seas and air corridors could easily continue into next year, continuing to

March 2, 2021
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Louisiana Offshore Oil Port
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Louisiana Offshore Oil Port Loadings Crash to Zero From Record

By Sheela Tobben (Bloomberg) — Crude exports from Louisiana’s offshore supertanker port tumbled to zero as Asian buyers limited purchases to manage

March 2, 2021
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port of los angeles cma cgm
Ports

U.S. Imports at Full Speed Show Uneven Global Recovery Pace

By Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) — A surge of imports into the U.S. economy shows little sign of slowing down, clogging American ports and highlighting

March 2, 2021
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Monday, March 1, 2021
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Reactivate More Ships Amid Improving Market Conditions
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Reactivate More Ships Amid Improving Market Conditions

Wallenius Wilhelmsen will return three more ships from cold lay-up as it continues to reactivate its fleet amid improving market conditions. The privately-held

March 1, 2021
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port of long beach
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U.S. Goods-Trade Deficit Widens in January as Imports Surge to a Record

By Eric Martin (Bloomberg) — The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit widened in January as imports climbed to a record high, signaling a continuing recovery

March 1, 2021
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Middle East Tensions Rise as Israel Says Iran Attacked Ship
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Middle East Tensions Rise as Israel Says Iran Attacked Ship

By Amy Teibel, Verity Ratcliffe and Arsalan Shahla (Bloomberg) — Israel accused Iran of attacking one of its cargo ships in the Gulf of Oman last week,

March 1, 2021
Total Views: 2416

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Shippers Face Increasing Bunker Surcharges Amid Rising Fuel Costs

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Higher fuel costs are triggering increases in ocean carrier bunker surcharges, adding more misery for shippers

March 1, 2021
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TORM Scoops Up 8 MR Product Tankers from TEAM Tankers
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TORM Scoops Up 8 MR Product Tankers from TEAM Tankers

TORM Tankers has announced plans to acquire eight medium-range product tankers from TEAM Tankers for approximately $148 in cash and shares. The eight vessels

March 1, 2021
Total Views: 1352

Friday, February 26, 2021
Katherine Tai nomination hearing
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Biden Trade Pick Says China Must Deliver on Phase-One Pact

By Eric Martin and Jenny Leonard (Bloomberg) — President Joe Biden’s nominee for trade chief called on China to live up to the

February 26, 2021
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Containership docking Port of Long Beach
Ports

U.S. Retailers See Millions in Sales Delays Amid Shipping Logjam

By Kim Bhasin, Jordyn Holman and Henry Ren (Bloomberg) — Overwhelmed U.S. ports, elevated freight costs and accidents that sent goods plunging to the

February 26, 2021
Total Views: 3364

NOAA Kicks Off Transition Exclusively to Electronic Navigation Charts
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NOAA Kicks Off Transition Exclusively to Electronic Navigation Charts

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is set to begin implementing its sunset plan for paper nautical charts as it transitions exclusively

February 26, 2021
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