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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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Egypt to Reopen LNG Plant In Push to Be Major European Supplier

By Salma El Wardany (Bloomberg) — Egypt is set to boost exports of liquefied natural gas by restarting one of its two production plants. The Damietta

January 27, 2021
Total Views: 2261

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CMA CGM to Cut Transpacific Premium Service as SoCal Port Congestion Hits On-Time Deliveries

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – CMA CGM appears to be set to close its transpacific express container shipping service, after worsening congestion

January 27, 2021
Total Views: 2243

Rare Maps of Spanish Armada to Stay in England
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Rare Maps of Spanish Armada to Stay in England

By Estelle Shirbon LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – A set of 10 hand-drawn, 16th century maps showing the progress of the

January 27, 2021
Total Views: 3349

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Heavy Industry, Transport Sectors to Align on Net-Zero Climate Plans

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Over 400 companies across some of the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitting industries –

January 27, 2021
Total Views: 951

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Vendee Globe Skipper Says Bulker Captain ‘Needed Some Convincing’ in High Seas Crossing Situation
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Vendee Globe Skipper Says Bulker Captain ‘Needed Some Convincing’ in High Seas Crossing Situation

Update: Boris Herrmann Involved in Collision with Fishing Boat A Vendee Globe skipper says a bulk carrier Captain needed some convincing to change course in

January 26, 2021
Total Views: 38107

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Carriers Announce Asia-Europe Blankings for Chinese New Year

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Ocean carriers are to cancel several headhaul sailings to North Europe around the Chinese New Year holiday next month.

January 26, 2021
Total Views: 2129

U.S. Tries to Seize Oil Shipment It Says Came From Iran
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U.S. Tries to Seize Oil Shipment It Says Came From Iran

By Verity Ratcliffe (Bloomberg) — The U.S. is trying to seize around 2 million barrels of what it thinks is Iranian oil, according to people

January 26, 2021
Total Views: 5470

Indonesia Escorts Seized Tankers to Dock for Investigation
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Indonesia Escorts Seized Tankers to Dock for Investigation

By Agustinus Beo Da Costa JAKARTA, Jan 26 (Reuters) – The Iranian and Panamanian-flagged vessels seized by Indonesian authorities for suspected illegal

January 26, 2021
Total Views: 1852

Monday, January 25, 2021
Over 300 Entities Sign Declaration to Help Resolve the Crew Change Crisis at Sea
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Over 300 Entities Sign Declaration to Help Resolve the Crew Change Crisis at Sea

More than 300 companies and organizations from around the world are throwing their support behind efforts to resolve the ongoing crew change crisis by signing

January 25, 2021
Total Views: 5294

Shipping’s Container Crunch Showing Signs of Easing
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Shipping’s Container Crunch Showing Signs of Easing

By Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) — A global shortage of shipping containers that’s sent ocean freight rates skyrocketing shows signs of easing, according

January 25, 2021
Total Views: 5517

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Asian Shipbreakers Await Unemployed VLCCs Amid ‘Attractive’ Scrap Values

By Alex Longley and Alaric Nightingale (Bloomberg) — Covid-19 is destroying the market for supertankers that deliver about a fifth of the world’s

January 25, 2021
Total Views: 9708

Biden Administration’s ‘Buy American’ Executive Order Reiterates Support of the Jones Act
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Biden Administration’s ‘Buy American’ Executive Order Reiterates Support of the Jones Act

President Joe Biden is set to sign an Executive Order, titled Strengthening ‘Buy American’ Provisions, Ensuring Future of America is Made in America by All

January 25, 2021
Total Views: 10635

hastings bulk carrier coal ships shipping iron ore newcastle.REUTERS/David Gray
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China’s Offshore Purgatory Snares More Australian Coal Cargoes

By Aaron Clark, Annie Lee and Kevin Varley (Bloomberg) — After loading up with coal the DZ Weihai slipped into the turquoise waters off the coast of

January 25, 2021
Total Views: 5877

Sunday, January 24, 2021
alleged illegal transfer of oil between ships
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Indonesia Seizes Iranian and Panamanian Tankers Over Illegal Oil Transfer

Jakarta, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Indonesia said on Sunday its coast guard had seized the Iranian-flagged MT Horse and the Panamanian-flagged MT Frea

January 24, 2021
Total Views: 3937

Friday, January 22, 2021
After Brexit, Ireland and France Cut Out the Middleman – Britain
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After Brexit, Ireland and France Cut Out the Middleman – Britain

By Richard Lough and Padraic Halpin CHERBOURG, France/DUBLIN, Jan 22 (Reuters) – From his office overlooking Cherbourg docks, general manager Yannick

January 22, 2021
Total Views: 6304

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Is Blockchain’s Role in Supply Chain Logistics Overhyped?

By Johnny Walker (Holo Sail Holdings) – After years of discussions on the need of data sharing and autonomous digital processing of data into actions, we

January 22, 2021
Total Views: 3514

Thursday, January 21, 2021
Siem Car Carriers’ Second LNG Ship on Maiden Voyage for Volkswagen
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Siem Car Carriers’ Second LNG Ship on Maiden Voyage for Volkswagen

Siem Car Carriers has placed into operation of the second of two LNG-powered Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) on charter to Volkswagen. The second vessel,

January 21, 2021
Total Views: 3556

Biden Administration Names New Deputy Maritime Administrator
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Biden Administration Names New Deputy Maritime Administrator

The Biden Administration has announced the appointment of Lucinda Lessley to serve as the new Deputy Administrator for the U.S. Maritime Administration.

January 21, 2021
Total Views: 3548

Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Orsted Pulls Trigger on First Green Hydrogen Project
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Orsted Pulls Trigger on First Green Hydrogen Project

By Lars Paulsson and William Mathis (Bloomberg) — Danish utility Orsted A/S took a final investment decision on its first hydrogen project as it expands

January 20, 2021
Total Views: 2202

First Tilting Rotor Sails Installed on SC Connector
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First Tilting Rotor Sails Installed on SC Connector

Finnish-based Norsepower has installed the world’s first set of tilting rotor sails on board the SEA-CARGO roll-on/roll-off carrier SC Connector. The

January 20, 2021
Total Views: 11348