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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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Slump in Global Goods Trade to Deepen With Coronavirus, WTO Says

By Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) — Global trade in goods will likely stay weak in coming months as disruptions from coronavirus in China staunch the

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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Sunday, February 16, 2020
Global Trade Turmoil as Ships Skip China
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Global Trade Turmoil as Ships Skip China

By Alex Longley (Bloomberg) — February 2020 will come to be remembered as a period of historic disruption to physical supply chains the world over,

February 16, 2020
Total Views: 165

Friday, February 14, 2020
Bouchard Ordered to Move Vessels to Safe Berth Over Safety Issues
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Bouchard Ordered to Move Vessels to Safe Berth Over Safety Issues

The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port of New York and New Jersey has issued an order to New York-based Bouchard Transportation Company requiring that

February 14, 2020
Total Views: 169

Cruise Industry Shuns Asia Amid Coronavirus Fears
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Cruise Industry Shuns Asia Amid Coronavirus Fears

By Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK, Feb 14 (Reuters) – The plight of the cruise ship off Japan with more than 200 coronavirus infections and the shunning of

February 14, 2020
Total Views: 30

Cheniere's 1000th cargo on the vessel Hoegh Galleon, January 26, 2020
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Big Oil Warned Trump Team China Trade Deal Was Unrealistic

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Shawn Donnan and Nick Wadhams (Bloomberg) – Industry leaders privately warned the Trump administration that the U.S. will

February 14, 2020
Total Views: 85

Thursday, February 13, 2020
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Coronavirus Hits China’s Crude Oil, Iron Ore, Coal Imports: Russell

By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Calculating the exact impact on commodity markets from the coronavirus epidemic in China is

February 13, 2020
Total Views: 99

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ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait

ABB has been selected as the power, propulsion and automation technology partner for two new Ro-Pax ferries, to be named Kupe and Cook, which form part of Cook

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China-Russia Arctic Shipping Push Accelerates With New Ice-Class Container Ships

China’s NewNew Shipping Line and Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom are advancing plans to build five large ice-class container ships aimed at

Cruise Ships

Norway To Help Russians Stranded In Arctic After ship Seizure

OSLO, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Norway will provide necessary assistance to Russians in the Arctic Svalbard islands following the arrest of a ship

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Russian Expedition Ship Seized in Norway Over $4.22 Billion Naftogaz Claim

Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian-owned expedition ship in Svalbard at the request of Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group as the company seeks to enforce a

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PHOTOS: U.S. Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand After 286 Days at Sea

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrived in port in eastern Thailand on Wednesday after 286 days at sea, including a lengthy deployment in the


Thursday, February 13, 2020
After Year at Sea, Oil Caught in Venezuelan Tug-Of-War Finally Docks
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After Year at Sea, Oil Caught in Venezuelan Tug-Of-War Finally Docks

By Lucia Kassai (Bloomberg) — An oil tanker caught in the crosshairs of the political battle for control of Venezuela is discharging its cargo after a

February 13, 2020
Total Views: 121

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Stranded Tankers and Full Storage Tanks: Coronavirus Leads to Crude Glut in China

By Muyu Xu, Shu Zhang and Devika Krishna Kumar BEIJING/SINGAPORE/NEW YORK, Feb 13 (Reuters) – The coronavirus’s effect on energy markets is

February 13, 2020
Total Views: 140

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Sudan Agrees to Compensate Families of USS Cole Victims -Report

CAIRO, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Sudan has agreed to compensate the families of sailors killed in an al Qaeda attack on the USS Cole warship 20 years ago, state

February 13, 2020
Total Views: 104

Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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Rotterdam Selects Top Innovation Startups

By John Konrad and Mitja Caboni (Rotterdam) This week gCaptain was on hand at the prestigious startup accelerator PortXL where the storm Ciara ravaged The

February 12, 2020
Total Views: 236

Tuesday, February 11, 2020
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Major U.S. Offshore Wind Project Facing Permitting Delay

By Nichola Groom Feb 11 (Reuters) – Vineyard Wind, the developer of the first major U.S. offshore wind farm, said on Tuesday it will miss its target to

February 11, 2020
Total Views: 165

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ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait
Press Releases

ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait

ABB has been selected as the power, propulsion and automation technology partner for two new Ro-Pax ferries, to be named Kupe and Cook, which form part of Cook

China-Russia Arctic Shipping Push Accelerates With New Ice-Class Container Ships
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China-Russia Arctic Shipping Push Accelerates With New Ice-Class Container Ships

China’s NewNew Shipping Line and Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom are advancing plans to build five large ice-class container ships aimed at

Norway To Help Russians Stranded In Arctic After ship Seizure
Cruise Ships

Norway To Help Russians Stranded In Arctic After ship Seizure

OSLO, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Norway will provide necessary assistance to Russians in the Arctic Svalbard islands following the arrest of a ship

Russian Expedition Ship Seized in Norway Over $4.22 Billion Naftogaz Claim
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Russian Expedition Ship Seized in Norway Over $4.22 Billion Naftogaz Claim

Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian-owned expedition ship in Svalbard at the request of Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group as the company seeks to enforce a

PHOTOS: U.S. Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand After 286 Days at Sea
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PHOTOS: U.S. Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand After 286 Days at Sea

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrived in port in eastern Thailand on Wednesday after 286 days at sea, including a lengthy deployment in the


Tuesday, February 11, 2020
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Texas LNG Export Plants Receive DOE Approval

The U.S. Department of Energy has approved four more LNG export projects in Texas that will add 6.75 billion cubic feet per day of liquefied natural gas export

February 11, 2020
Total Views: 51

Bernhard Schulte to Pay $1.75 Million Fine Related to Illegal Discharges
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Bernhard Schulte to Pay $1.75 Million Fine Related to Illegal Discharges

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement has been sentenced to pay a $1.75 million criminal fine after pleading guilty to a felony charge related to illegal discharges

February 11, 2020
Total Views: 798

One Dead, One Missing After Skiff Carrying Tug Crew Capsizes in Louisiana
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One Dead, One Missing After Skiff Carrying Tug Crew Capsizes in Louisiana

One person has died and another is missing after a skiff carrying crew members from an American tug capsized in Port Allen Route near Belle River, Louisiana on

February 11, 2020
Total Views: 97

Coronavirus to Hit U.S. Retail Imports in February
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Coronavirus to Hit U.S. Retail Imports in February

Imports at the United States’ major retail container ports are expected to see a sharper-than-usual decline this month as the coronavirus causes factory

February 11, 2020
Total Views: 93

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Biggest Contango Since 2018 Could Buoy Floating Oil Storage

By Julia Payne and Florence Tan LONDON/SINGAPORE, Feb 11 (Reuters) – The oil market this week took a turn that could prompt traders to consider storing

February 11, 2020
Total Views: 77

Corporate News

September 3, 2026

ABS and JB Energy Sign MOU to Support Floating Offshore Wind Development in Brazil

ABS and JB Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on strategic studies for the proposed Aura Sul Wind Project, a floating offshore wind pilot under

September 2, 2026

New Inmarsat Maritime Safety Data Hub insights combine GMDSS distress and weather data to provide unique insight into maritime risk

Industry-first analysis combines three years of GMDSS distress call data with almost 107,000 maritime safety broadcasts, revealing how extreme weather, operational pressures and

September 2, 2026

ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait

ABB has been selected as the power, propulsion and automation technology partner for two new Ro-Pax ferries, to be named Kupe and Cook, which form part of Cook Strait

September 2, 2026

VIKING appointed Official Global Sales and Service Partner for Dräger marine safety range

VIKING has been appointed as Official Preferred Global Sales and Service Partner for the full range of respiratory protection equipment and mobile gas detection equipment offered

September 2, 2026

New RAmparts 4300 ASD Tug Design for Guangzhou Port

Robert Allan Ltd. has been awarded a contract to design a new RAmparts 4300 ASD tug for Guangzhou Port. The vessel will mark the first Robert Allan Ltd.-designed tug to

August 31, 2026

Early Action, Flexibility and Execution Key to Success Through 2035, Says the 2026 ABS Outlook

Annual ABS report offers a strategic guide for shipowners navigating fragmented regulations, rising carbon costs and shifting fuel pathways Shipping’s challenge is now how

August 28, 2026

2026 Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Awards

The Trustees of the Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Trust and Robert Allan Ltd. are very pleased to announce the award of the following scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic

August 27, 2026

MacGregor Leads Lashing Innovation with Hippo Fully Automatic Twistlock and Balanced Lashing System

MacGregor has experienced a highly positive trend in the demand for its cargo securing innovations in 2026, driven by strong market uptake of its ACV-1 Hippo fully automatic

Corporate News

September 3, 2026

ABS and JB Energy Sign MOU to Support Floating Offshore Wind Development in Brazil

ABS and JB Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on strategic studies for the proposed Aura Sul Wind Project, a floating offshore wind pilot under

September 2, 2026

New Inmarsat Maritime Safety Data Hub insights combine GMDSS distress and weather data to provide unique insight into maritime risk

Industry-first analysis combines three years of GMDSS distress call data with almost 107,000 maritime safety broadcasts, revealing how extreme weather, operational pressures and

September 2, 2026

ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait

ABB has been selected as the power, propulsion and automation technology partner for two new Ro-Pax ferries, to be named Kupe and Cook, which form part of Cook Strait

September 2, 2026

VIKING appointed Official Global Sales and Service Partner for Dräger marine safety range

VIKING has been appointed as Official Preferred Global Sales and Service Partner for the full range of respiratory protection equipment and mobile gas detection equipment offered

September 2, 2026

New RAmparts 4300 ASD Tug Design for Guangzhou Port

Robert Allan Ltd. has been awarded a contract to design a new RAmparts 4300 ASD tug for Guangzhou Port. The vessel will mark the first Robert Allan Ltd.-designed tug to

August 31, 2026

Early Action, Flexibility and Execution Key to Success Through 2035, Says the 2026 ABS Outlook

Annual ABS report offers a strategic guide for shipowners navigating fragmented regulations, rising carbon costs and shifting fuel pathways Shipping’s challenge is now how

August 28, 2026

2026 Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Awards

The Trustees of the Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Trust and Robert Allan Ltd. are very pleased to announce the award of the following scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic

August 27, 2026

MacGregor Leads Lashing Innovation with Hippo Fully Automatic Twistlock and Balanced Lashing System

MacGregor has experienced a highly positive trend in the demand for its cargo securing innovations in 2026, driven by strong market uptake of its ACV-1 Hippo fully automatic


Monday, February 10, 2020
USCG Warns Mariners of Potential for Positive Drug Tests from CBD
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USCG Warns Mariners of Potential for Positive Drug Tests from CBD

The U.S. Coast is warning credential mariners against the use of hemp-based CBD products that could result in a positive drug test.  The warning was

February 10, 2020
Total Views: 559

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American Steamship Company Sold for $260 Million

The owner of American Steamship Company has agreed to sell the company to Rand Logistics in a stock purchase agreement valued at $260 million.  American

February 10, 2020
Total Views: 1153

CMA CGM Partners with Energy Observer to Study Hydrogen Fuel
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CMA CGM Partners with Energy Observer to Study Hydrogen Fuel

French containership giant CMA CGM is partnership with the hydrogen-powered vessel project Energy Observer to study and promote the zero-emission fuel within

February 10, 2020
Total Views: 195

Ship Designer Denies Selling Hydrogen-Powered Yacht to Bill Gates
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Ship Designer Denies Selling Hydrogen-Powered Yacht to Bill Gates

(Bloomberg) — Billionaires are the only plausible buyers of the 112-meter superyacht concept Aqua, given its reported 500 million pound ($650 million)

February 10, 2020
Total Views: 231

Yang Ming Ship Arrested in Sydney Over YM Efficiency Container Clean Up Debt
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Yang Ming Ship Arrested in Sydney Over YM Efficiency Container Clean Up Debt

Australian authorities have arrested a Yang Ming containership over a debt related to the loss of 81 containers from the YM Efficiency off the coast of

February 10, 2020
Total Views: 235

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Monday, February 10, 2020
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Shipping Gets Smashed by Coronavirus in More Ways Than One

By Alex Longley and Firat Kayakiran (Bloomberg) — The shipping industry tends to do badly when Chinese demand disappoints, but the outbreak of the

February 10, 2020
Total Views: 62

A worker near a ship under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries' Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, May 13, 2015. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
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Japan Takes Second Complaint to WTO Over South Korean Shipbuilding

BRUSSELS, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Japan launched a second complaint at the World Trade Organization on Monday over support South Korea gives its shipbuilding

February 10, 2020
Total Views: 94

Coronavirus Cases Double on Diamond Princess Cruise Ship
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Coronavirus Cases Double on Diamond Princess Cruise Ship

By Rocky Swift and Ju-min Park TOKYO, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Passenger tests aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan confirmed at least 65 more

February 10, 2020
Total Views: 106

Friday, February 7, 2020
evergreen shipping container
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Evergreen Line Defends Shipbreaking Practices

Editor’s note: Taiwanese shipping line Evergreen has responded to our report on the NGO Shipbreaking Platform’s recently published list of ships

February 7, 2020
Total Views: 219

MAIB: Seatruck Performance Grounded After Late Turn from ‘Nervous’ New Master
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MAIB: Seatruck Performance Grounded After Late Turn from ‘Nervous’ New Master

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) says a newly promoted Captain became the single-point of failure due to a lack of support from his bridge

February 7, 2020
Total Views: 606