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Monday, August 14, 2023
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China Passes Greece as Top Shipowning Nation by Gross Tonnage

(Bloomberg) — China surpassed Greece as the world’s largest shipowner for the first time in one important metric, cementing its importance in the

August 14, 2023
Total Views: 2199

Saturday, July 29, 2023
port of antwerp
Ports

Europe Faces ‘Difficult Decade’ Against US, China, Port CEO Says

By Jorge Valero Jul 29, 2023 (Bloomberg) — Europe’s car and chemical makers are at risk of losing competitiveness to China and the US as both

July 29, 2023
Total Views: 2171

Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The stern of ship under the Panamanian flag
Environment

Panama Pledges to Purge More Substandard Ships From World’s Largest Registry

PANAMA CITY, June 27 (Reuters) – The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) said on Tuesday it would continue to clean up its fleet to prevent

June 28, 2023
Total Views: 1392

Thursday, June 22, 2023
expanded panama canal
Shipping

Drought-Hit Panama Canal Further Restricts Maximum Ship Depth

By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY, June 21 (Reuters) – The Panama Canal will expand restrictions on the largest ships crossing the waterway, one of

June 22, 2023
Total Views: 2567

Friday, June 16, 2023
Rates Woes Continue for Carriers Amid Claims of Transatlantic Price-Dumping
Shipping

Rates Woes Continue for Carriers Amid Claims of Transatlantic Price-Dumping

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Asia-North European carriers are being obliged to discount rates at the time of year – the build-up to the peak

June 16, 2023
Total Views: 2004

Thursday, June 8, 2023
San Pedro Ports Prepare to Manage Ship Traffic as Labor Disrupts Cargo
Shipping

San Pedro Ports Prepare to Manage Ship Traffic as Labor Disrupts Cargo

(Bloomberg) — Most container ships through the biggest import gateway in the US face delays as labor-related disruptions widen on the West Coast and

June 8, 2023
Total Views: 2375

Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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

Tuesday, May 30, 2023
A tanker transits the Suez Canal. Shutterstock/Anatoly Menzhiliy
Shipping

Mercuria Enters Suez Canal Refueling as Egypt Opens Market

(Bloomberg) — Mercuria Energy Group’s ship-fueling business Minerva Bunkering started deliveries in Egypt, becoming the first international service to

May 30, 2023
Total Views: 2279

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Opinion: Global Freight Cycle May Have Hit Bottom
Shipping

Opinion: Global Freight Cycle May Have Hit Bottom

LONDON, May 25 (Reuters) – Global freight volumes show signs of having bottomed out in the first quarter, signalling the industrial cycle may

May 25, 2023
Total Views: 2404

Sunday, March 19, 2023
Oil, Gas And Shipping Are Key Charts To Watch In Global Commodity Markets This Week
Shipping

Oil, Gas And Shipping Are Key Charts To Watch In Global Commodity Markets This Week

By Sophie Caronello Mar 19, 2023(Bloomberg) –Here are some notable charts to monitor in commodities markets over the coming days. Oil & Gas Oil

March 19, 2023
Total Views: 1281

Saturday, September 3, 2022
CMA CGM Expects Shipping Slowdown After Another Strong Quarter
Shipping

CMA CGM Expects Shipping Slowdown After Another Strong Quarter

PARIS, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Weakening consumer spending is curbing shipping demand and freight rates, transport giant CMA CGM said on Friday as

September 3, 2022
Total Views: 2500

Sunday, June 19, 2022
DP World, Mawani Sign 30-Yr Agreement To Build Logistics Park At Jeddah Islamic Port
Ports

DP World, Mawani Sign 30-Yr Agreement To Build Logistics Park At Jeddah Islamic Port

June 19, 2022–DP World and the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) today announced the signing of a 30-year agreement with an investment value of more than

June 19, 2022
Total Views: 1070

Sunday, March 13, 2022
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Threatens The Already Fragile Global Food System
News

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Threatens The Already Fragile Global Food System

By Elizabeth Elkin, Allison Smith and Sybilla Gross Mar 13, 2022,(Bloomberg) –The global food system is under threat as Russia’s invasion of

March 13, 2022
Total Views: 2143

Monday, February 28, 2022
Convoy of ships in the Suez Canal
Shipping

Suez Canal to Increase Tolls By Up to 10%

The Suez Canal Authority will increase Suez Canal tolls by as much as 10% on some vessel types effective March 1, 2022, just one month after tolls were raised

February 28, 2022
Total Views: 5544

Sunday, February 27, 2022
ocean plastic trash
Shipping

After Much Praised Waste Export Ban, Australia Faces Accusations Of Hypocrisy For Shipping Plastic Trash As ‘Fuel’

By Joe Brock and Kanupriya Kapoor SINGAPORE, Feb 28 (Reuters) – Australia will allow plastic trash to be shipped overseas and burned as fuel

February 27, 2022
Total Views: 2961

Monday, November 22, 2021
Container ships wait off the coast of the congested Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Long Beach, California
Ports

Is The U.S. Moving Cargo And Filling The Shelves?

by Salvatore R. Mercogliano, Ph.D. – Last week the White House released their second statement on the current supply-chain crisis.  The initial blog

November 22, 2021
Total Views: 4982

Sunday, November 14, 2021
Shipping Logjam Is Forcing Major Companies To Rethink Their Manufacturing Hubs In Asia
Shipping

Shipping Logjam Is Forcing Major Companies To Rethink Their Manufacturing Hubs In Asia

By Siddharth Cavale and Corina Pons (Reuters) – Major clothing and shoe companies are moving production to countries closer to their U.S. and European

November 14, 2021
Total Views: 4160

Sunday, November 7, 2021
Port Of Vancouver, Canada
Shipping

Canada Goose Sidesteps Supply-Chain Snarls

By Sandrine Rastello (Bloomberg) –Parka maker Canada Goose Holdings Inc. has long touted its made-in-Canada approach to boost the brand’s appeal.

November 7, 2021
Total Views: 2970

Sunday, August 29, 2021
cargo ships in rio de janeiro
Ports

Beef Accumulating In Ports Due To Lack of Refrigerated Containers

By Ken Parks (Bloomberg) –Global shipping disruptions and drought-stricken rivers in the heart of South America threaten to pinch meat exports from

August 29, 2021
Total Views: 2170

Saturday, August 28, 2021
Navios Merges Into Largest U.S. Listed Shipping Company
Finance

Navios Merges Into Largest U.S. Listed Shipping Company

The Monaco-based Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) is acquiring the debt-laden Navios Maritime Acquisition Company (NNA) to create a massive containership,

August 28, 2021
Total Views: 1607
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