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gCaptain’s full coverage of the maritime shipping industry, including containerships, tankers, dry bulk, LNG, breakbulk and more.


Monday, September 16, 2024
LNG carrier in dense fog
Shipping

Fifth LNG Vessel Loads Cargo at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2

SINGAPORE, Sept 16 (Reuters) – The fifth cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 has been picked up by a vessel managed by

September 16, 2024
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Ports

Port of Long Beach Shatters Records as Peak Season Delivers

The Port of Long Beach experienced unprecedented growth in August, setting a new all-time record for monthly cargo volume in its 113-year history. The surge

September 16, 2024
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Sunday, September 15, 2024
Shipping

Fire-Damaged Tanker SOUNION Under Tow in Red Sea

The SOUNION, a Greek-registered oil tanker damaged by Houthi militant attacks last month, is now under tow in the Red Sea as part of a complex salvage

September 15, 2024
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Saturday, September 14, 2024
Marine Salvage

Tugs Set to Tow Fire-Stricken SOUNION in Red Sea

ATHENS, Sept 14 (Reuters) – The operation has started to tow a Greek-registered oil tanker stranded in the Red Sea after an attack by Houthi

September 14, 2024
Total Views: 1390

Friday, September 13, 2024
Shipping

Panama Canal Unveils Strategies to Combat El Niño-Induced Drought

The Panama Canal Authority has been implementing new economic and operational strategies to address water scarcity challenges posed by the 2023-2024 El Niño.

September 13, 2024
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Shipping

Russian Missile Strike on Civilian Ship in Black Sea Escalates Maritime Tensions

A Russian-launched missile strike on a civilian bulk carrier in the Black Sea this week marks the first direct attack on a merchant vessel in the region since

September 13, 2024
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Ports

Container Spot Rates Continue to Tumble as Peak Season Comes to Early End

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – Spot freight rates on every major container lane continued to tumble over the past week as demand remained flat,

September 13, 2024
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An illustration of the Wind Challenger-equipped LNG carrier. Image courtesy MOL
Environment

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Chevron to Launch World’s First Wind-Assisted LNG Carrier

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Chevron Shipping Company LLC have announced plans to install the Wind Challenger, a hard sail wind-assisted propulsion

September 13, 2024
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Shipping

‘SS United States’ Owner Files Urgent Motion Against Pier Operator, Alleging Misconduct and Obstruction

The SS United States Conservancy has filed an urgent motion in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania, accusing Penn Warehousing & Distribution,

September 13, 2024
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Shipping

U.S. Locks in Steep China Tariff Hikes

Sept 13 (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Friday locked in steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric

September 13, 2024
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Shipping

Russian Missile Strikes Civilian Grain Ship in Black Sea, Sparking International Concern

By Pavel Polityuk, Yuliia Dysa and Tom Balmforth KYIV, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday of using strategic bombers to

September 12, 2024
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Crew Rescued as Offshore Supply Vessel Catches Fire Off South Africa Coast

All 15 crew members were safely evacuated from a burning offshore supply vessel (OSV) near South Africa’s southern Cape, on Thursday. The incident, which

September 12, 2024
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Shipping

South Africa Investigates Pharmaceutical Bottles Washing Ashore Amid Uptick in Cargo Losses

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively investigating the source of pharmaceutical bottles washing up along the country’s eastern

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 2494

Shipping

Reshuffled Container Alliance Networks Take Shape, Offering Suez and Cape Routes

Container shipping alliances are reshaping their East-West liner schedules for 2025, with new network plans and partnerships emerging as the industry continues

September 12, 2024
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Shipping

MSC CEO Vows to Stand Alone as Global Shipping Rivals Team Up

(Bloomberg) — MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA plans to brave volatile shipping markets on its own, ruling out a new alliance just months before its

September 12, 2024
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Shipping

Historic First: Two Chinese Container Ships Cross Paths in Arctic Waters

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) In a further sign of the dramatic climatic changes occurring in the Arctic, two major container ships for the first time passed

September 12, 2024
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News

Trump’s Plan to Hike Tariffs Would Spike Shipping Costs, Just Like in 2018

LOS ANGELES, Sept 12 (Reuters) – U.S presidential contender Donald Trump’s plan to hike tariffs on imports if he is elected back to the White

September 12, 2024
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Shipping

INTERCARGO Calls for Urgent Review of Carbon Intensity Indicator, Citing Unintended Consequences

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has submitted proposals to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) urging a review of

September 12, 2024
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Shipping

Maersk Tankers Launching New Chemical Tanker Pool

Maersk Tankers, a global leader in the shipping industry, is set to launch a new chemical tanker pool on October 1st, expanding its services and strengthening

September 11, 2024
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An aerial view of the MV MSC Apollo at anchorage in Algoa Bay on Tuesday morning while investigation continue about an oil spill reportedly detected from it since the weekend. Photo courtesy SAMSA
Accidents

Oil Spill in South Africa: MSC Containership Under Investigation as Wildlife Impact Assessed

An oil spill from the MSC Apollo containership in Algoa Bay, South Africa, is currently under investigation by authorities as its impact on local wildlife

September 11, 2024
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