DNV GL releases report on battery safety in ships As ever more powerful battery packs are installed in vessels, DNV GL has released a new report on battery safety in ships. The report assesses explosion and fire risks in maritime battery
Sea Machines wins USCG and ABS approval for wireless helm system for ATBs A wireless helm system developed by Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has been approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for installation aboard U.S.-flag ATB (articulated tug
Austal rolls out 118-meter trimaran Austal Australia last month rolled out the hull (No. 394) and attached the superstructure for Bajamar Express, the first of two 118 meter trimarans under construction for Fred. Olsen Express of the
Wallem exec joins key Hong Kong cruise panel Wallem Group Managing Director for Ship Agency Services, Dickson Chin, has joined Hong Kong's influential Advisory Committee on Cruise Industry (ACCI). His extensive logistical support expertise will help ensure that the number
Wärtsilä scrubber gets Chinese type approval Wärtsilä reports that its exhaust gas cleaning (EGC) system has been type approved in China by the China Classification Society (CCS). This follows an order for the system from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
Thordon Seal retrofit keeps OTSV on-hire Although keeping capital expenditure under control may be a key consideration during system procurement, any savings can quickly vanish if low cost components result in an increase in unbudgeted operational costs. That
Insurers see 'no dramatic change' in risk to Gulf shipping, as US puts vessels on alert 'There's no consistent line in terms of people's opinion of risk, but sentiment is for increase. But it's not a...
World boxship fleet update: No new orders in new year's sales Scrubber retrofits continue to take capacity out of the fleet but high charter rates hold back demolition
The Interview: Kitack Lim The International Maritime Organization's secretary-general, elected for a second term until the end of 2023, has overseen an extremely busy...
US warns of the possibility of Iranian attacks on shipping US commercial vessels are advised to co-ordinate vessel voyage planning with US Fifth Fleet Naval Co-operation and Guidance for Shipping...
Rudder failure leads to bulker drifting off Greece The 2001-built vessel Aeolos owned by Alexandria Shipping was carrying iron ore from Turkey to Malta when it broke down
Maersk Tankers launches digital venture Tramp vessel owners will form the key target market for a digital tool that helps to optimise vessel speed, bunker...
M/Maritime acquires second Japanese kamsarmax M/Maritime has focused mainly on the handymax and the supramax-to-ultramax dry bulk segments, but the extension of the fleet to...
Insurers' risk body meets amid Middle East tensions 'There's no consistent line in terms of people's opinion of risk, but sentiment is for increase. But it's not a...
Seaspan's rescue of Swiber falls through A key element of the deal was a $1bn liquefied natural gas-to-power project that Swiber was pursuing in Vietnam, which...
Daily Briefing Free to read: Four killed in attack near Nigeria coast | US-Iran tensions spark return of Hormuz naval escorts for...
Cosco boxship hit by blaze off India Misdeclared or undeclared dangerous goods are thought to be the main area of suspicion relating to the blaze
Derivative volumes jump in wet and dry markets Tanker and dry forward freight agreement volumes were up 38% and 11% year on year, respectively, according to the Baltic...
Australia overtakes Qatar as top LNG exporter Australia's LNG shipments jumped 11.9% last year, gaining export revenue of $34bn
Cyclone shuts Western Australia port Port Broome will remain closed until further notice because of deteriorating conditions
Saudi Aramco and Sempra Energy advance plans for Texas LNG facility Speculation has arisen over Saudi Aramco's decision to enter the natural gas market, especially after reports in early December that...
Predictive cruise control, gap reducers score big on NACFE fuel efficiency study The study looked at 85 different technologies that can help drive fuel efficiency.
Pre-Chinese New Year box import bump disappoints Traditional U.S. import rush prior to Chinese holiday is subdued in 2020.
CN strike linked to plunge in Canada's trade volumes Drop in imports and exports in November occurred as Canadian National network's capacity declined by 90% amid an eight-day rail worker strike.
Boeing reverses, says MAX pilots should get trained in simulators Boeing's troubles keep mounting with the 737 MAX, but there are indications that regulators may be able to clear the plane for flight again in...
Canadian Pacific moves record grain volumes in fourth-quarter 2019 New hopper cars and a high-efficiency train model at some elevators help boost volumes.
Averitt Express opens Atlanta distribution center, its first in market Averitt Express its first distribution center in Atlanta
Three plead guilty to importing fake Native American jewelry Importing and selling counterfeit Native American-style jewelry violates the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
Freight Futures daily curve: 1/7 Trucking Freight Futures are mainly mixed to start the week on Monday.
CES 2020: Seeing pavement gets new meaning with Transparent Hood Continental Automotive's Transparent Hood technology could help trucks see what's over the hill ahead. #CES2020
HubTran earns spot on 2020 FreightTech 25 list HubTran in vanguard of digital push to streamline back-office processes.
FMCSA postpones queries after Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse crash Employers allowed to continue driver hires while agency corrects connection issues.
Analyst lowers earnings forecasts, truckload hardest hit Outlook for future improvement to earnings is still hazy as Morgan Stanley analyst lowers fourth-quarter estimates for most transportation companies.
WTT?!? weekday wrap: Australian fires, chain-reaction accidents, the latest economic data, and more [with video] We kick off the week with headlines involving major trucking crashes in Pennsylvania and Indiana, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse websites opening day struggles. Don't...
CES 2020: Plus.ai launches safety testing program The autonomous trucking startup plans to test vehicles in most continental states by the end of 2020.
The promise of on-the-go last-mile delivery models Businesses today are looking to make last-mile deliveries as flexible as possible to ensure high-quality customer experience.
Train of storms to hit Northwest for another week (with forecast video) Occasional blizzard conditions, several feet of snowfall over the next week.
Today's Pickup: Panasonic joins Tropos Motors for connected last-mile solution Panasonic is lending its vehicle connectivity and monitoring solution to a last-mile electric vehicle produced by Tropos Motors. Also, vote nears on Connecticut tolls and...
CES 2020: Mercedes-Benz creates Avatar-inspired concept Mercedes-Benz is shoring up its green credentials with the Avatar-inspired Vision AVTR concept car at #CES2020.
Cross-border 3PL inks warehouse deal in Laredo Third-party logistics provider Source Logistics recently signed a pre-lease agreement to rent the new 423,280-square-foot building No. 2 at the Port Grande logistics facility in...
CES 2020: Uber partners with Hyundai for developing flying taxis Uber and Hyundai have showcased a full-scale prototype of an eVTOL aircraft that will be mass-produced for Uber's air taxi network.
CES 2020: FedEx,Walgreens execs share last-mile delivery solutions (with video) They are joined on stage by Roxo the robot.
Borden Dairy files for bankruptcy protection Borden Dairy Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Jan. 5, blaming rising raw milk costs, reduced milk consumption and increased competition among non-dairy alternatives,...
IMO 2020 fallout, demand slump batter dry bulk Is IMO 2020 fallout for dry bulk shipping a warning sign for container sector?
Postmaster general delays retirement as USPS seeks successor Postmaster General Megan Brennan delays her Jan. 31 retirement as USPS searches for successor
Loss of DHL contract leads to New York carrier shutting down The loss of a DHL contract has led to a New York carrier issuing layoff notices to 48 employees.
CES 2020: Toyota plans hydrogen fuel cell-powered city of the future Toyota said at #CES2020 that it plans to build a 175-acre city of the future at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Japan that will...
CES 2020: ZF advances timetable for Level 4 trucking autonomy ZF Friedrichshafen said at #CES2020 that it will deliver a Level 4 autonomous driving system to a trucking customer by 2025.
Court upholds ruling that Walmart pay California drivers $54.6 million for layover time Federal appeals court panel upholds district court ruling that Walmart must pay California drivers additional wages for non-driving time
EPA advances clean-truck NOx-reduction plan Initiative will consider strategies to cut ozone emissions by 2027.
FAA monitoring Middle East situation for safety risks The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Monday, Jan. 6 that it is closely monitoring events in the Middle East "to identify potential risks to civil...
President Trump threatens sanctions against Iraq Limited prohibitions of certain American-made technology exports and financial transactions are currently in place for the Middle East country rebuilding from 20 years of war.
AB5 injunction gets its next day in court on January 13, with plaintiffs confident The wording in the temporary injunction blocking enforcement of AB5 in trucking leads plaintiffs to think they'll win the entire battle.
What is freight forecasting? The amount of capacity allocated to the amount of freight moved is the most important factor in determining freight rates.
Singapore LSMGO price climbs to 15-month high as demand firms Prices of low sulfur marine gasoil, or LSMGO, at Singapore climbed to a 15-month high on Monday as shipping demand for clean fuels firmed in line with IMO 2020.
BRAZIL DATA: Bunker fuel, gasoline drive November refined-product exports Brazil continued to take advantage of regulatory changes around the globe, boosting exports of low-sulfur bunker fuel ahead of the International Maritime Organization's 2020 mandate, according to data the National Petroleum Agency released this week.
VLSFO supply at Gdansk tightens due to high demand: sources Supply of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil at the Polish port of Gdansk has been curtailed on the back of high demand, sources said Tuesday.
REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Launches in the focus in China Launches are in focus in China, with most maintenance work in China and Japan already complete, while news is emerging on planned works in 2020.
FUTURES 5: Oil rally fizzles amid lack of supply threat in Middle East tensions Oil futures pulled back from recent highs Tuesday as markets searched for next direction amid tense US-Iran relations.
FEATURE: Rising distillates, Atlantic crude flows may boost tanker rates in 2020 Clean and dirty tanker freight are expected to be strongly supported in 2020.
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