3Maj to complete second Algoma Equinox class vessel Canada's Algoma Central Corporation has reached an agreement with Croatian shipbuilder 3Maj Brodogradiliste to acquire the second of two sister Equinox Class 650' self-unloading bulkers ordered before the shipyard got into financial
Why North Carolina added a pedestrian-only boat to its ferry mix This year's FERRIES 2019 conference is putting a major emphasis on operator experience. Among the strong panel of speakers is Jeb Dixon, Deputy Director of NCDOT's Ferry Division. He will share lessons
Ørsted to deploy giant 12 MW turbines on two U.S. offshore wind farms Ørsted has selected GE Renewable Energy as the preferred turbine supplier for two of its U.S. offshore wind farms - marking the world's first commercial deployment of GE's Haliade-X 12 MW offshore
The Lloyd's List Podcast: IUMI 2019 The annual marine insurance bun-fight that is IUMI may not be everyone's idea of a party, but there was a...
Gulf countries step up security measures Kuwait raises security level at is ports as Saudi Arabia and the UAE join the Bahrain-based naval mission
The Interview: Gene Seroka This year has been a testing time for the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, who came under...
Enforcement and training back under the spotlight as deadly liquefaction casualties continue The disappearance of the Indonesia-flagged Nur Allya bulk carrier last month with 25 seafarers on board was just the latest...
Rogue shippers: The bane of box shipping This year the spate of fires has seen no let-up, with blazes on board Hapag-Lloyd's Yantian Express, the APL Vancouver...
Aurelius partners Ardent management team in buyout of salvor Deal appears to signal a step back from salvage for co-founder Svitzer and Crowley
The Middle East bet that paid off There are 135 Singapore-owned OSVs in the Middle East Gulf, second only to the UAE in terms of the owned...
The known unknowns Instability is undesirable in container shipping, but there could be some silver linings amongst the clouds
Daily Briefing Free to read: DP World eyes further offshore expansion | Insurers raise box fires as shipping's hot topic | Reefer...
MSC poised to invest in flagship Liverpool2 terminal Mediterranean Shipping Co's terminal division takes stake in Liverpool terminal
POSH-Ezion JV defaults on loan Despite being in a protracted offshore downturn, POSH is the better-performing half of the JV. However, it now warns of...
Glencore joins global agribusiness blockchain initiative The digital platform will be launched in the second half of next year
LNG Ltd and Delta Offshore agree deal for Vietnamese LNG-to-power project The integrated project, which includes the construction and operation of an LNG import terminal, 3,200-megawatt combined-cycle power plant and delivery...
Marefind offers new careers and jobs platform for shipping and yachting New tool for job-seekers and companies alike makes job-post and job-search easy
Richard Janssen takes over as salvors' leader Smit managing director succeeds Charo Coll as president of the International Salvage Union
Clarksons remains positive but cautious on shipping demand risks Clarksons is maintaining a positive outlook on shipping markets, despite demand challenges in the months ahead which will need to be tracked closely. IMO 2020 and longhaul trades are giving a "boost" to demand, the research arm of the London-based shipbroker said in its autumn 2019 market outlook report. Clarkson's benchmark ClarkSea earnings index has risen 12% from a year ago, with the tanker
IMO 2020 fuel switch may accelerate on Saudi woes Financial incentives may be strong enough for shipowners to begin their switch soon due to high HSFO prices.
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CSSC Shipping wins debut A grade from Fitch Hong Kong owning unit of giant Chinese shipbuilder seen as "strategically important."
Sergey Frank could take on new project after resignation Sovcomflot CEO made the choice to move upstairs at Russian shipowner, sources said.
Boxship line Eimskip may sell ferry unit Capital structure also being examined by Icelandic company's bosses.
'Prolonged' OSV weakness led to POSH Terasea default Singapore's Ezion Holdings says tough markets are to blame for financial trouble at JV
Smit's Richard Janssen takes over at ISU Wreck removal expert says he wants to 'encourage high standards'.
Hill Dickinson shipping chief Clark switches to Ince Global maritime boss jumps ship after two years of building up law firm's global presence.
Cleaves: Frontline making all the right moves Analyst raises target price after Fredriksen company switches focus from suezmaxes to VLCCs.
NYK claims 'carbon-neutral' first for Japanese owners Car carrier completes voyage using offsetting of carbon dioxide.
Second auction looms for Brightoil VLCC as price disappoints Hong Kong court orders Brightoil Galaxy to be re-tendered after best offer was $61.5m.
Dire straits for shipping: The TW+ Quiz Test your knowledge of a turbulent three months for the industry
Incheon opts for cold-ironing to slash vessel emissions ABB to install technology at new ferry terminal and South Korea's largest cruise terminal
Borealis switches from seller to buyer with trio of boxship deals Three out and three in as Christoph Toepfer-led focuses on younger, larger containerships
Lauritzen Bulker captain fined for lying over cargo hold safety Seafarer passed out during discharge operations after master claimed gas-tests had been carried out
August employment level reaches new low at U.S. railroads As precision scheduled railroading takes hold, headcount levels drop to their lowest in years.
Diesel consumption dropped in California, but it's not what you think Diesel consumption in California fell in the beginning of 2019, led some to believe that there was a sudden transition to other fuel sources.
FreightWaves oil report: refining capacity is good for truckers, and it's rising Whether its a small renewable diesel plant or a big refinery expansion, growth is ongoing.
DOWN UNDER TRUCKING: injured truck driver wins US$1.15 million compensation Truck driver Terry Damon will receive a total of A$1.7 million (US$1.15 million) of compensation from his employer, a shipper and a consignee, after they...
Truck tolls, EV subsidies drive $60B climate package in Germany German officials have unveiled a $60 billion climate policy package, one of several government and private-sector emissions reductions schemes that have been introduced ahead of...
Kalitta may be forced to exit Schiphol airport U.S.-based freighter operator Kalitta Air may be forced to exit service at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, a key European hub for 15 years, over an ongoing...
Ocean shipping on Wall Street: the sound of silence Capital-market sentiment is so bad in New York that ship owners may end up raising more money in Oslo this year.
GM halts assembly operations at Canadian plant as strike fallout continues Automaker stops producing vehicles at Oshawa plant as temporary layoffs hit GM workers and suppliers including CEVA Logistics.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda still affecting freight businesses in the Houston area The one-two punch of torrential rains and heavy flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda has forced road closures and route changes for freight businesses in Houston...
Proposal floated to allow USPS self-declaration of foreign postal shipments; keep US in UPU France, Germany float proposal that would increase USPS charges for handling foreign mail, keep US in UPU
Visibility entices, and frightens, the supply chain Carriers leery of sharing data on collaborative logistics platforms.
California takes lead in suing Trump over emissions standards authority California moved as expected Friday, Sept. 20, to sue the Trump administration over stripping its waiver to set tougher emissions standards for passenger cars and...
National freight volumes now positive for two straight months as 2018 comparisons ease Freight volumes and rejections continue their newfound winning ways
FMC extends comment period for container availability rule The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission set the new comment deadline for its notice of proposed interpretive rule to address demurrage and detention practices to Oct....
McLeod Software launches virtual AI Truck Racing League McLeod Software launched a virtual Artificial Intelligence Truck Racing League (AITRL) designed to educate the transportation industry about the importance of machine learning through gamification.
Freight Futures for the win FreightWaves President George Abernathy makes hedging fun at CSCMP Edge 2019.
Postmates raises $225 million, nears initial public offering When a company raises a significant amount of capital this close to its public offering, it could reflect cash insecurity or the basic desire to...
Servicing trucks in the era of Truck-as-a-Service As trucks adopt advanced technologies, there is a growing need for tech-savvy mechanics to service them.
Container shipping growing more slowly than in 2018 BIMCO says there are "several indications" that goods are being shipped from the Far East to Europe and then transhipped to the U.S. East Coast...
Latest US sanctions take aim at Iran's banks The Treasury Department adds two banks to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List in response to Iran's alleged involvement in missile attacks against...
Freight Futures daily curve: 9/20 A rate correction in the East drives National freight futures lower on Thursday.
Record floods in Texas fading, but not gone (forecast video) Up to 40 inches of rainfall in parts of southeastern Texas the past three days. More wet weather possible today.
RateLinx launches platform to help data drive strategy, not just efficiency By creating a one-stop shop, RateLinx hopes to offer shippers cost savings alongside data analysis.
Costs of California drayage expected to rise under AB5 Despite sea change in business model, carriers and drivers may want to wait for more clarity.
Weighing trade imbalance Academics look at the trade imbalance between the United States and China and weigh in on possible fixes.
Temporary logistics workers will earn more this holiday season, finds Wonolo report Businesses will pay up to 14% more on logistics-related temporary jobs during the upcoming holiday season.
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