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Thursday, June 8, 2023
El Niño Has Officially Arrived
Environment

El Niño Has Officially Arrived

Scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center have confirmed the arrival of the anticipated El Niño. El Niño is a naturally occurring weather phenomenon

June 8, 2023
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New Collaboration Focusing on Hull Design to Maximize Wind-Assisted Propulsion
Environment

New Collaboration Focusing on Hull Design to Maximize Wind-Assisted Propulsion

Naval architects, Deltamarin, and marine engineering consultancy, BAR Technologies, have joined forces once again to revolutionize wind propulsion in the

June 8, 2023
Total Views: 1914

panama canal lng record
Shipping

Panama Canal Drought Seen Sending Transpacific Container Rates North

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Transpacific spot rates from Asia are set to spike as a consequence of industrial action at US west coast ports and

June 8, 2023
Total Views: 3824

Aerial photo of a container terminal at the port of long beach
Ports

Jobs at Stake as California Port Terminals Go Green

LOS ANGELES, June 8 (Reuters) – Unions hope a $30 million grant to electrify tractors in a Long Beach, California, port terminal’s final push to

June 8, 2023
Total Views: 4773

The shipping ports of Los Angeles (top left) and Long Beach are seen from the window of a commercial aircraft over Long Beach, California, U.S. March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
Shipping

Retailers: Falling U.S. Container Imports at Odds with Consumer Spending Growth

Despite a rise in consumer spending, U.S. container imports are expected to be 22% lower in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year,

June 8, 2023
Total Views: 1319

Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles
Ports

U.S. Container Imports Continue to Track at 2019 Levels

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG) has published its latest June Global Shipping Report, highlighting the ongoing trends in U.S. container

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 1947

Hurtigruten Reveals Plans for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship
Environment

Hurtigruten Reveals Plans for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship

Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten has announced new details on its ambitious plans for a zero-emission cruise ship intended to operate along the rugged

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 1947

Stricter UAE Ship Insurance Rules Look to Cut Oil Spill Risks
Shipping

Stricter UAE Ship Insurance Rules Look to Cut Oil Spill Risks

LONDON, June 7 (Reuters) – Tougher requirements for some ship insurers covering United Arab Emirates ships are aimed at boosting environmental

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 681

Rendering of the M/S NoGAPS ammonia-powered gas carrier. Image courtesy Breeze Ship Design.
Shipping

DNV Grants Approval in Principle to Ammonia-Powered Gas Carrier Design

DNV, a leading classification society, has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of an ammonia-powered gas carrier called the M/S NoGAPS. This

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 877

ship navigation bridge
Shipping

Ship Officer Shortage Worsening, Drewry Says

The global shipping industry’s severe shortage of ship officers has reached its worst on record and shows signs of abating, according to Drewry’s

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 6905

Ismailia,,Egypt,-,November,5,,2017:,Large,Container,Vessel,Ship
Shipping

Top Ocean Carriers Set Course for More Profitable Routes

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Ocean carriers constantly reassess network coverage to cope with the impact of demand fluctuations but, post-pandemic,

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 1660

Australia Continues to Crackdown on Unsafe Ships
Shipping

Australia Continues to Crackdown on Unsafe Ships

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has taken further action against ship operators failing to meet safety standards by imposing a 90-day ban on

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 2419

Ukraine Grain Ship Guard
Shipping

Russia and Ukraine Say Ammonia Pipeline Was Damaged, Putting Grain Deal at Risk

June 7 (Reuters) – A pipeline used to transport ammonia fertilizer from Russia via Ukraine which may be central to the future of the Black

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 3524

Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles
Shipping

West Coast Ports See Extended Disruption as Labor Talks Drag On

(Bloomberg) — The biggest shipping gateways on the US West Coast are enduring the longest labor-related disruptions since 2015 as talks between port

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 1086

Tiangin,,China. Photo: ambient_pix / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

China Exports Drop More Than Expected, Fueling Growth Risks

(Bloomberg) — Chinese exports fell for the first time in three months in May, adding to risks in the world’s second-largest economy as global demand

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 1101

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
The Kozmino oil port in eastern Russia
Shipping

Russian Crude Exports Stay High as OPEC+ Partners Call for Clarity

By Julian Lee (Bloomberg) — Russian crude oil flows to international markets continue unabated, with no substantive sign of the output cuts that

June 6, 2023
Total Views: 1900

Aircraft Carrier Underway Replenishment with oiler
Shipping

USTRANSCOM Takes on New Role as DOD’s Sole Fuel Supply Manager

The U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has officially taken on a new role as the sole manager for the management and delivery of all bulk fuel supplies

June 6, 2023
Total Views: 3134

FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are stacked at Gwangyang port in Gwangyang, South Korea, June 14, 2022. Yonhap via REUTERS
Shipping

Low Container Shipping Freight Rates Unsustainable, Says Hapag Lloyd CEO

FRANKFURT, June 6 (Reuters) – Global container shipping freight rates have reached unsustainable levels and must rebound, the chief executive of

June 6, 2023
Total Views: 2629

File photo of an oil tanker at sea
Shipping

UAE to Tighten Insurance Cover for Ships Flying Its Flag

LONDON, June 6 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates is tightening insurance requirements for vessels registered under its flag, according to a

June 6, 2023
Total Views: 825

panama canal tonnage record
Shipping

Drought-Stricken Panama Canal Prepares for El Niño Impacts

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is closely monitoring the development of climatic events that could impact water availability in the region and shipping

June 6, 2023
Total Views: 5080
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