Houston Ship Channel protestors switch ropes for handcuffs The Coast Guard reopened the Houston Ship Channel today after a protest demonstration near Baytown, Texas, had closed it. The closure on began Thursday morning after Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received notification that
WISTA USA opens Great Lakes/ Midwest Region Chapter The Women's International Shipping & Trading Association USA (WISTA USA) opened its eleventh chapter - Great Lakes/ Midwest Region Chapter - and welcomed its 700th member earlier this year. The chapter will
From the News Desk: 2050 is the new 2020 - an overview of London International Shipping Week London International Shipping Week was dominated by discussions about the acceleration in the climate change agenda and how the shipping...
Men must work on shipping's diversity push, BIMCO boss warns BIMCO president Sadan Kaptanoglu and a panel of industry figures in London discussed how the industry can move from diversity...
Shipping's future lies beyond Brexit and beyond shipping The agenda during London International Shipping Week made clear that the generational shift required to survive the disruptive headwinds blowing...
UK maritime sector pledges 2050 GHG neutrality support Leading companies and associations set out to push the climate change agenda, while also calling for investment in new technologies
Abandoned seafarers handed unpaid wages after three-year ordeal Four seafarers who worked on the abandoned Elite Way Marine Services-owned barge, which ended up languishing off the coast of...
Market readies for ballast water challenges Ballast water treatment systems manufacturers claim the systems market is ready. But are shipowners?
D'Amico says tanker demand hit by Middle East tensions Aside from increased demand ahead of IMO 2020, the company expects an expansion in US oil-product shipments to Asia and...
The Lloyd's List Podcast: LISW Day 5 - Our key takeaways from the week The Lloyd's List team have squeezed into their finest formal attire, popped a cork and gathered round the microphone to...
UK naval presence is making Gulf safe for shipping, says commander UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero, which was detained by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the Strait of Hormuz on July 19, remains...
Maersk customers absorb IMO 2020 bunker surcharges Despite initial resistance from shipper groups, liner customers are coming to accept they will foot the bill for low-sulphur fuel
Australia cracks down on shipping's 'slave labour' issue AMSA reiterated it had clear powers to ban ships for breaches of international maritime regulations and would not tolerate operators...
Daily Briefing Scrubber corrosion repairs required less than six months after installation | UK Flag shakes off 'Brexodus' with new vision to...
Malaysia's LNG bunkering facilities ready by first quarter of 2020 Malaysia will capitalise on its position as one of the world's top suppliers of the super-chilled gas
CMA CGM appoints Olivier Casanova as deputy financial chief His appointment comes after CMA CGM reported a net loss of $109m in April-June this year, despite a net profit...
Port of Brunswick re-opens after cargo carrier incident 'We want to make sure we go at slow speeds, that there's no wake from the vessel that would shift...
MPC and Ahkrenkiel join IMO 2020 enforcement group German owners lend weight to Trident Alliance's efforts to ensure low sulphur rules are obeyed.
US Coast Guard searches for man menacing safety channel The US Coast Guard is searching for a man who, among other things, threatened to shoot down the agency's aircraft while claiming to be from the Russian government. According to a report from the Tampa Bay Times, the threats were made by a man and over radio channel 22A, the maritime safety channel. Four missing crew pulled to safety from capsized car carrier Hurricane Dorian shutters Florida po
Sigtto pushes the cake out as it celebrates turning 40 Society's members past and present remember the past and look to a very different future
Fire extinguished on tanker at Equinor terminal Norwegian facility partially evacuated after blaze in engine room of Dubai Harmony.
LNG-fuelled ships risk becoming stranded in zero-carbon future LNG fuel's position as a long-term solution was questioned during London International Shipping Week, but owners have their eye on synthetic fuels.
Eight more Clyde & Co partners leaving Two US insurance and cyber security teams going it alone, following UK departures.
No new ships and no share buybacks, Ardmore to hold onto its cash The New York-traded Irish tanker owner intends to remain financially conservative
Boluda's Kotug Smit takeover could increase cashflow 'volatility' But ratings agency Fitch says move will also boost diversification efforts.
Star Bulk to leave seat vacant after director quits Greek bulker owner says Roger Schmitz departing after six years on board.
Color Group eyes buybacks with new bond issue Norwegian ferry owner heading out on the road to drum up business for new debt sale.
Toba snaps up Marlow boxship for Arkon charter Georgian manager renames JRS Capella to run between Turkey and Libya.
Eletson LR2 first to dock at Grand Bahamas post Dorian Greek-owned tanker returns to complete work started before weather disruptions
Trump's trade war and Vale dam to hit demand growth says Clarksons US-China 'trade war' and Vale dam impact has prompted revision, says UK shipbroker
Australia bans bulker duo over wage arrears But third ship, Chinese-owned Xing Ning Hai, was released after MLC checks.
Lufthansa issues temporary ban after dangerous cargo found German air carrier set to lift ban by next week.
FreightWaves oil report: a "new" refinery about to launch to help supply the East Coast A refinery in the Caribbean that was closed in 2012 is springing back to life, and it has a role in IMO 2020 compliance.
Down Under Trucking: new truck sales in free fall In Australia this week: new truck sales this year in Australia are slumping when compared to last year; transport company PAGE buys Allalong to exploit...
Living with uncertainty DB Schenker's head of Americas says uncertainty arising from events such as the U.S.-China tariff war means shippers will increasingly need to source from multiple...
Pendulum continues to swing toward U.S. East Coast ports Data confirms that U.S. importers are increasingly opting to bring Asian cargoes into East Coast ports.
Amazon shifts two freighters from Atlas Air to ATSG operation Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has transferred flying responsibility for two leased Boeing 767-300 freighters from Atlas Air Worldwide to Air Transport International, a charter airline owned...
National freight volumes closing in on two month winning streak National outbound tender volumes and rejection rates support brewing optimism surrounding trucking market
Canadian railways, government have big plans for Vancouver and Prince Rupert Millions in private and public funding are going toward the two western Canadian ports.
UPS paying $8.4 million to settle overcharge claims U.S. government alleged company broke federal contract pricing rules.
TIA President expects growth in 3PL industry TIA President is excited to see what the future holds for the 3PL industry.
Infrastructure destruction stymies logistics for Bahamas relief Hurricane Dorian's devastation of Grand Bahamas Island and the Abaco Islands is so widespread that logistics providers lack basic infrastructure to deliver relief supplies, leading...
Rail authority proposes rules to make contesting rates easier The Surface Transportation Board has proposed two rules that could ease shippers' burdens when contesting rail rates.
Freight Futures daily curve: 9/13 Market interest shifts West with potential ease in trade tensions.
Golden Ray a tourist attraction The Port of Brunswick reopens to restricted traffic as the investigation into the capsizing of the car carrier continues.
Dismissal sought for FedEx export control lawsuit The Justice Department has asked the express carrier's lawsuit to be dismissed, stating that it should be up to Congress and not the court to...
Tropical cyclone eyeing Florida this weekend Wet weekend for parts of the southeastern U.S. thanks to what will likely become Tropical Storm Humberto.
Precision railroading is OK so far, but there are lots of concerns: FTR panelists Pictured above, left to right: Glenn Smith, Wayne Farms; John Schmitter, KEP; Todd Tranausky, FTR) A shipper and a consultant talking about how precision railroading's...
U.S. lawmakers demand Amazon cut last-mile contractor ties "Aggressive" management style has led to driver abuse, senators claim.
FMC's container availability 'interpretive' rule up for review The Federal Maritime Commission welcomes container shipping industry's comments on recommendations to bring clarity and fairness to the assessment of demurrage and detention fees.
Fitch Ratings downgrades economic forecast The primary cause of the deteriorating outlook for the next 12 to 18 months is trade policy.
Today's Pickup: New video game is about making it as a trucker Dutch-made Truck Driver promises a story-driven experience of building a career hauling freight.
At Foodora, a new twist in battle over contract labor A union drive seeks worker protections in the gig economy.
Singapore residue stocks fall for 2nd consecutive week on firm HSFO demand Singapore's commercial stocks of residues slid 5.78% on the week, the second straight week of decline, owing to firm demand for high sulfur fuel oil cargoes, according to latest data released by Enterprise Singapore and trade sources.
HSFO East-West swap hits new year to date high on tight supply Tight cargo supply in the Singapore region propelled the high sulfur fuel oil East-West front month swap to a new year-to-date high Friday, S&P Global Platts data showed.
ARA fuel oil stocks edge lower, HSFO remains tight Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub, as measured by Insights Global, fell 1% to 1.264 million mt in the week to Wednesday, to be in line with 1.281 million mt a year ago.
FUTURES 4: Crude edges lower as market digests demand downgrades, geopolitical scene Crude futures remained rangebound Friday as the market continued to digest news of recent demand downgrades and US foreign relations with China and Iran.
Backwardation, physical premiums rise in GC HSFO on extreme tightness The US Gulf Coast HSFO physical and paper market ended a tumultuous week that broke all-time backwardation records.
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