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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
An MSC containership passes a Maersk containership
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MSC and Maersk to End 2M Alliance in 2025

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Denmark’s Maersk and Swiss-based MSC, the world’s largest container shipping

January 25, 2023
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
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West Coast Ports Bear the Brunt as Inbound Containers Drop Off

U.S. container ports experienced the largest contraction of inbound containers ever in the final months of 2022 as a slowdown in global trade continues to

January 24, 2023
Total Views: 1719

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China’s Rising COVID-19 Infections Causing Concern for Seafarer Crew Changes

The rise of COVID-19 infections in China is posing new challenges for crew changes as some countries reintroduce restrictions and test requirements for

January 24, 2023
Total Views: 973

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Baltic Dry Index Hits Fresh Multi-Year Low

Jan 24 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index extended losses to a sixth straight session on Tuesday to touch a fresh

January 24, 2023
Total Views: 721

Monday, January 23, 2023
NEOLINE’s First Sail-Powered Cargo Ship Moves to Construction
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NEOLINE’s First Sail-Powered Cargo Ship Moves to Construction

France-based NEOLINE’s plan to construct a modern sailing cargo ship is becoming a reality with construction commencing on the first vessel at the RMK

January 23, 2023
Total Views: 2125

International Chamber of Shipping Seeking to Raise Awareness About Diversity and Inclusion in Maritime
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International Chamber of Shipping Seeking to Raise Awareness About Diversity and Inclusion in Maritime

The International Chamber of Shipping has launched what it describes as a ground breaking diversity and inclusion toolkit for the maritime industry to aid

January 23, 2023
Total Views: 333

Norwegian-born shipping tycoon Fredriksen
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Fredriksen Ups Stake in Euronav to 22.6%

Norwegian billionaire John Fredriksen has once again increased his stake in Belgian tanker company Euronav in wake of Frontline’s termination of its

January 23, 2023
Total Views: 722

Greek Ship Owner and Operator Ordered to Pay $2 Million Criminal Fine for Environmental Crimes
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Greek Ship Owner and Operator Ordered to Pay $2 Million Criminal Fine for Environmental Crimes

The Greek-based shipowner and operator of a Marshall Islands-registered bulk carrier have been ordered to pay a combined $2 million criminal fine for tampering

January 23, 2023
Total Views: 3946

Sunday, January 22, 2023
Iran Oil Exports To China Surge
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Iran Oil Exports To China Surge

by  Ben Sharples (Bloomberg) Iran’s oil exports are surging, offering solace to both Tehran and a global market fretting over the prospect of sanctions

January 22, 2023
Total Views: 1054

Friday, January 20, 2023
Russia's President Vladimir Putin at Navy Day Ceremony, via Reuters.
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Why Seablindness, Not Putin, Could Be The Biggest Energy Threat

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Vladimir Putin’s attempts to destroy Ukraine have been met with powerful resistance, and his energy war against the West has

January 20, 2023
Total Views: 6384

Bulker carrying bauxite unloading at a port in Yantai
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Aluminum Shipments Stagnate

By Joe Deaux (Bloomberg) Alcoa’s aluminum shipments will be weaker than anticipated this year amid ongoing uncertainties caused by global inflation,

January 20, 2023
Total Views: 1423

File Photo shows a bulk ship with containership in background
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Shipping Still in the Dark on ‘Green’ Fuels

LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Shipping companies are still waiting for “real green” fuel solutions as part of decarbonisation

January 20, 2023
Total Views: 1245

Editorial credit: Sheila Fitzgerald / Shutterstock.com
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Matson Results Reflect Downturn in Transpacific Demand

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Transpacific container carryings from Asia to the US west coast fell sharply in last year’s fourth quarter reflecting

January 20, 2023
Total Views: 1168

Aerial photo of the port of Long Beach
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Port of Long Beach Falls Shy of Record in 2022 as Trade Slows

Cargo volumes at the Port of Long Beach fell just shy of 2021’s record last year as trade slowed in the second half of the year. The Port of

January 20, 2023
Total Views: 496

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Port Houston container terminal aerial
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Port Houston Reports First Down Month of 2022 as it Closes Record Year

Port Houston has closed out its best year on record in 2022 with 3.9 million TEUs handled. As the port reports, the figure is nearly double the volume posted

January 19, 2023
Total Views: 764

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Euronav Seeks Emergency Arbitration in Frontline Takeover Saga
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Euronav Seeks Emergency Arbitration in Frontline Takeover Saga

Belgian tanker company Euronav (NYSE: EURN & Euronext: EURN) has informed shareholders that is has filed for an application request for emergency

January 18, 2023
Total Views: 915

U.S. Interior Department Proposing New Regulations to Streamline Offshore Wind Energy Development
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U.S. Interior Department Proposing New Regulations to Streamline Offshore Wind Energy Development

The federal agency responsible for managing energy resources on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf is proposing new regulations to streamline offshore wind

January 18, 2023
Total Views: 732

Tiangin,,China. Photo: ambient_pix / Shutterstock.com
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Major China Port Banks on Robots to Beat Post-Covid Disruptions

By Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — One of the world’s biggest ports is working to fully automate all dock operations in a bid to cope with Covid-induced

January 18, 2023
Total Views: 986

The CMA CGM Marco Polo container ship passes under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, to enter New York Harbor. Photo: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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Cascading Tonnage Threatens Smaller Box Ships

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Ocean carriers are busy cascading bigger ships on to secondary trades in order to absorb some of their surplus tonnage

January 18, 2023
Total Views: 1696

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Russia Boosts Baltic Oil Exports
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Russia Boosts Baltic Oil Exports

by Jason Neely (Reuters) Europe’s ban on seaborne Russian oil imports from Dec. 5 has prompted Moscow to divert its crude flows to Asia and failed to

January 17, 2023
Total Views: 2673
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