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Friday, May 12, 2023
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Accidents

New Zealand Files Charges in Response to Fatal Incidents at Ports

Following two tragic incidents that occurred last April, New Zealand has taken legal action by filing charges in relation to the fatalities at its ports. The

May 12, 2023
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Energy

Record U.S. Crude Exports, Rising Shale Output Boosts Oil Flow to Houston

HOUSTON, May 12 (Reuters) – Oil pipelines from the top U.S. shale field to Houston that have run half empty are filling again as rising output

May 12, 2023
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Shipping

U.S. Coast Guard’s Message Migrants: ‘Do Not Take to the Sea’

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a statement clarifying that the termination of the Title 42 public health order does not affect maritime migration policies.

May 12, 2023
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Shipping

Port Houston Jumps to 5th Place in Ranking of Top U.S. Container Ports

Port Houston has made significant progress in the competitive landscape of U.S. container ports, leaping from the seventh to the fifth spot in the ranking

May 12, 2023
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Shipping

2M Adding Capacity to Reduce Speed on Asia-Europe Network

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Next month, 2M partners MSC and Maersk will deploy nine extra vessels on their Asia-Europe services, an injection of

May 12, 2023
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Watching Costs as Container Market Normalizes

Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading container shipping companies, has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2023, highlighting the

May 11, 2023
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Shipping

No Deal Yet on Extending Ukraine Grain Deal

ISTANBUL/UNITED NATIONS, May 11 (Reuters) – Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United Nations discussed on Thursday U.N. proposals to extend a

May 11, 2023
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Shipping

Clarksons Warns of CII Speed Misconceptions

Clarksons, a leading shipping consultancy, is urging its clients to reassess their decisions related to Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) compliance and the

May 11, 2023
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Shipping

Höegh Autoliners Lines Up Green Ammonia Fuel Supply

Höegh Autoliners, a leading global roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping company, has announced a partnership with Norwegian green energy company North Ammonia on

May 11, 2023
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Shipping

Scorpio Tankers Adds to Owned Fleet with More Purchase Options

Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG), a global provider of petroleum product transportation, has exercised purchase options on five additional ships as the

May 11, 2023
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Shipping

Germany Approves COSCO Stake in Hamburg Port Terminal

May 10 (Reuters) – Port logistics firm HHLA said on Wednesday the German government has cleared the purchase by China’s Cosco of a 24.9% stake

May 10, 2023
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Environment

Sail Powered Shipping Company, EcoClipper, on Maiden Voyage

EcoClipper, an emission-free cargo company, has set sail for the first time.  EcoClipper is a sustainable shipping company launched in 2018 that uses

May 10, 2023
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Shipping

Stena Line Building New Class of Hybrid Freight Vessels for Irish Sea

Stena Line, a major ferry operator in Europe, has revealed plans to construct two new purpose-built roll-on/roll-off freight vessels for its growing

May 10, 2023
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Shipping

Alliance Rivals Ready to Cash In if 2M Divorce Gets Messy

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – THE Alliance and Ocean Alliance vessel-sharing partners are taking full advantage of the 2M’s potentially messy

May 10, 2023
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Ports

Macquarie Looking to Sell US Port Terminal Operator Ceres -Report

May 9 (Reuters) – Australia’s Macquarie Group Ltd is looking to sell its North American port facilities business, Ceres Terminals, for about $1

May 9, 2023
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Ports

China Surge Helps Push US Container Imports Up in April

Descartes’ latest Global Shipping report highlights an increase in U.S. container import volumes in April 2023, with a significant surge in imports from

May 9, 2023
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Shipping

FMC: Charge Complaint Refunds Hit $1 Million Milestone

More than $1 million in disputed charges have been waived or refunded through the Charge Complaint process, established by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of

May 9, 2023
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Shipping

Black Sea Grain Deal Ship Inspections Halted as Russian Deadline Looms

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, May 8 (Reuters) – The United Nations said no ships were inspected on Sunday or Monday under a deal allowing the

May 9, 2023
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Shipping

China Imports Plunge, Export Growth Slows as Recovery Wanes

(Bloomberg) — Chinese imports plunged and export growth slowed in April as the recovery waned, raising concerns about the country’s ability to boost

May 9, 2023
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Monday, May 8, 2023
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Shipping

CMA CGM Commits to $5.5 Billion Bollore Logistics Buyout

By Silvia Aloisi PARIS, May 8 (Reuters) – French shipping group CMA CGM has committed to buy the logistics operations of family-run conglomerate

May 8, 2023
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