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Thursday, July 21, 2022
The CMA CGM Marco Polo passes under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, to enter New York Harbor as seen from Brooklyn, New York
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Port of New York’s Expanded Gate Hours Isn’t Helping Supply Chain Snarls

By Augusta Saraiva and Skylar Woodhouse (Bloomberg) — The US’s second-largest port complex is struggling to process cargo despite expanded gate hours,

July 21, 2022
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Stakeholders Lay Out Strategy to Eliminate Gulf of Guinea Piracy
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Stakeholders Lay Out Strategy to Eliminate Gulf of Guinea Piracy

The Government of Nigeria and a coalition of global shipping industry orgnizations have launched a new strategy to end the scourge of piracy, armed robbery,

July 21, 2022
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A ship passes by a beach in the Aqaba Gulf in front of Tiran island which transferred into Saudi Arabia in 2017 off the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt July 12, 2018. Picture taken July 12, 2018. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
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Cameras to Replace Peacekeepers at Strategic Red Sea Strait

By Dan Williams JERUSALEM, July 21 (Reuters) – Remote-controlled cameras will take over responsibility from U.S.-led peacekeepers for ensuring

July 21, 2022
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
‘K’ Line to Install Kite Systems on Three More Bulkers
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‘K’ Line to Install Kite Systems on Three More Bulkers

Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, better known as “K” Line, has announced plans to purchase three additional kite systems to be

July 20, 2022
Total Views: 4883

cma cgm container ship
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CMA CGM Boss Slams ‘Windfall’ Tax Proposal

By Tara Patel (Bloomberg) — The billionaire head of shipping giant CMA CGM SA pushed back against a plan by some French lawmakers for a windfall tax on

July 20, 2022
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Ship Spills 30,000 Gallons of Fuel in The Bahamas
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Ship Spills 30,000 Gallons of Fuel in The Bahamas

Some 30,000 gallons of fuel has spilled from a vessel in The Bahamas, a government official said Wednesay. The oil spill took place at the world-famous resort

July 20, 2022
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Windward Flags Dark Activity and Ship-to-Ship Transfers to Launder Ukrainian Grain
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Windward Flags Dark Activity and Ship-to-Ship Transfers to Launder Ukrainian Grain

With all eyes on Ukrainian grain exports, maritime AI company Windward is blowing the whistle on recent Russian efforts to launder grain. Specifically,

July 20, 2022
Total Views: 4439

First us oil exports on Theo T tanker
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Can America’s Port Infrastructure Handle More Crude Exports?

By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) – U.S. crude shippers are exporting huge amounts of oil to meet strong demand from Europe

July 20, 2022
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a ship passes below a bridge on the Rhine River
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Low Water on Rhine Threatens Repeat of 2018

By Zoe Schneeweiss (Bloomberg) — Low water levels in the Rhine river may have a similar impact on German economic output as they did in 2018, according

July 20, 2022
Total Views: 2810

A bulk carrier departs the Port of Odessa prior to the war. Image courtesy VolodymyrT / Shutterstock.com
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Ship Insurers Seek Greater Assurances on Ukraine Grain Corridor

LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) – Insurers will only be willing to cover ships sailing through a proposed corridor to get Ukrainian grain out if there are

July 20, 2022
Total Views: 783

Tuesday, July 19, 2022
MARAD Taking Applications to Help Boost Nation’s Maritime Workforce
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MARAD Taking Applications to Help Boost Nation’s Maritime Workforce

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) is now taking applications for Centers of Excellence (CoE) designations for community

July 19, 2022
Total Views: 3729

Fujairah Bunker Fuel Sales Fall to Four-Month Low in June
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Fujairah Bunker Fuel Sales Fall to Four-Month Low in June

By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE, July 19 (Reuters) – Marine fuel sales at the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah, third largest bunkering hub in the world,

July 19, 2022
Total Views: 981

Ship Photos: Pioneering Spirit Lifts Massive 11,000-Metric-Ton Steel Jacket
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Ship Photos: Pioneering Spirit Lifts Massive 11,000-Metric-Ton Steel Jacket

Another milestone for the world’s strongest heavy lift vessel. Allseas is reported that the Pioneering Spirit successfully lifted the 11,000 metric-ton

July 19, 2022
Total Views: 10814

Chinese Chief Officer to Receive IMO Bravery Award
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Chinese Chief Officer to Receive IMO Bravery Award

The chief officer of a Chinese tanker will be given the International Maritime Organization award for exceptional bravery at sea for his efforts to rescue two

July 19, 2022
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Subchater M Milestone: Entire U.S. Towing Vessel Fleet Inspected for Compliance as Phase-In Period Ends
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Subchater M Milestone: Entire U.S. Towing Vessel Fleet Inspected for Compliance as Phase-In Period Ends

The U.S. Coast Guard is marking the conclusion of the certificate of inspection phase-in period under Subchapter M towing vessel regulations. The long-awaited

July 19, 2022
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U.S. Container Imports Rise in June as Congestion Shifts East
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U.S. Container Imports Rise in June as Congestion Shifts East

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) US import container volumes grew by 5.9% in June, year on year, defying weaker consumer demand trends. According to the latest

July 19, 2022
Total Views: 2002

Monday, July 18, 2022
Meeting on Resuming Ukrainian Grain Exports Likely This Week
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Meeting on Resuming Ukrainian Grain Exports Likely This Week

ANKARA, July 18 (Reuters) – Officials from Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the United Nations will most likely meet this week to discuss resuming

July 18, 2022
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panama canal tonnage record
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New Panama Canal Toll Structure Approved

Panama has approved a new toll structure for ships using the waterway. The new structure will be phased in beginning in 2023. The new structure, recommended by

July 18, 2022
Total Views: 4878

containership underway
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Ocean Yield Purchases Second Methanol-Ready Containership Under Construction

Norway-based shipowner Ocean Yield has agreed to purchase a second methanol-ready containership newbuilding for long-term charter to Israeli carrier ZIM. The

July 18, 2022
Total Views: 746

When Will Supply Chains Return to Normal?
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When Will Supply Chains Return to Normal?

By Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) — Rock guitarist Jack White, who extended his “Supply Chain Issues Tour” into October, might want to name

July 18, 2022
Total Views: 2968