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


Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Russia’s New ‘Combat Icebreaker’ Heads For Sea Trials

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – Russia continues to push forward with the rapid renewal and expansion of its icebreaker fleet. In addition to commissioning

July 2, 2024
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Journalists onboard a Philippines Coast Guard ship take photos of a China Coast Guard vessel, during a resupply mission for troops stationed at a grounded Philippines ship, in the South China Sea, September 8, 2023. REUTERS/Jay Ereno
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Philippines Pledges ‘Relentless’ Protection of Interests in South China Sea

MANILA, July 2 (Reuters) – The Philippines told China it will be “relentless” in protecting its interests and upholding its sovereignty,

July 2, 2024
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Scientists Are Turning to Superyachts to Boost Ocean Research

By Laurel Chor (Bloomberg) — For almost two years, Robert Brewin collected data from the bow of a superyacht as it sailed pristine waters from the

July 2, 2024
Total Views: 1486

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Global Trade Trends Show Positive Growth in Early 2024

Global trade trends turned positive in Q1 2024, with goods and services trade increasing by 1% and 1.5% respectively, driven by the US, China, and India,

July 2, 2024
Total Views: 731

Monday, July 1, 2024
Danger mines sign is pictured at an empty beach, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in Odesa, Ukraine, March 26, 2022. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
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Black Sea Mine Removal Initiative Aims to Secure Ukraine Exports Path

By Selcan Hacaoglu (Bloomberg) — Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria joined forces to hunt mines in the Black Sea, a move aimed at improving shipping safety

July 1, 2024
Total Views: 1396

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Maritime Partners Acquires Green Tech Specialist e1 Marine

Maritime Partners has successfully acquired e1 Marine, a company known for its innovative work in hydrogen generation technology for the marine sector. e1

July 1, 2024
Total Views: 779

SC Ports accommodating three ships at Wando Welch Terminal. Photo: SCPA/Walter Lagarenne
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South Carolina Ports Works to Reduce Vessel Delays

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) is working to address ship delays by implementing operational solutions and temporarily pausing toe wall construction as part

July 1, 2024
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Shipping ‘Tonne-Miles’ Leap Most Since 2010 After Red Sea Attacks

By Eleanor Thornber and Alex Longley (Bloomberg) — A gauge of global sea transport is heading for its biggest annual jump since 2010 after attacks in

July 1, 2024
Total Views: 1441

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‘Extremely Dangerous’ Hurricane Beryl Strengthens Before Landfall in Caribbean

PORT OF SPAIN / KINGSTOWN, July 1 (Reuters) – Hurricane Beryl strengthened as it churned toward the Caribbean’s Windward Islands on

July 1, 2024
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HMM Designated as Controlled Carrier by Federal Maritime Commission

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the U.S. agency responsible for ensuring a reliable and competitive international ocean transportation system, has

July 1, 2024
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Merchant Vessel Approached by a Dozen Small Craft in Red Sea: UKMTO

A merchant vessel was approached by a dozen small craft in the southern Red Sea approximately 13 nautical miles southwest of Al Mukha, Yemen, the UK Maritime

July 1, 2024
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Maersk Withdraws DB Schenker Bid

By Eyk Henning, Dinesh Nair and Sara Sjolin (Bloomberg) — A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S withdrew its bid for DB Schenker, the logistics unit of Deutsche Bahn

July 1, 2024
Total Views: 1838

Friday, June 28, 2024
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America Must Renew its Commitment to Maritime

By Jennifer Carpenter The United States must renew its commitment to a strong, reliable American maritime capability to confront emerging threats. China’s

June 28, 2024
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After Oil, Russia May Now Be Building a Shadow Fleet for Gas

(Bloomberg) — In the months that followed its invasion of Ukraine and punitive Western restrictions imposed in response, Russia amassed a shadow fleet to

June 28, 2024
Total Views: 941

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Baltic Index Logs Monthly Gain on Strong Capesize Demand

June 28 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, rose on

June 28, 2024
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U.S. Sanctions UAE Companies and Vessels in Response to Iran Nuclear Activities

The U.S. Department of State has announced sanctions on three United Arab Emirates (UAE) companies and eleven tankers over their involvement in the

June 28, 2024
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Continued Spot Rate Surge Looms with New FAK Hikes and Surcharges

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – As expected after last week’s surge in spot rate levels, this week saw more modest gains thanks to a week’s

June 28, 2024
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Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures Multi-Year Contract Valued at $195 Million

Global roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping and vehicle logistics provider, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, has just announced the signing of a substantial multi-year

June 27, 2024
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Panama Canal Boosts Capacity on Eighth Anniversary of Expansion Project

The Panama Canal is marking the eighth anniversary of its historic expansion program by increasing its draft and daily transits amid an ongoing water crisis.

June 27, 2024
Total Views: 1099

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Canada Finds It’s Cheaper to Ship Oil Via Stop in California

(Bloomberg) — Canada’s newest oil pipeline has turbo-charged exports of the country’s heavy crude to Asia and a diversion through California

June 27, 2024
Total Views: 2791