USCG continues to support post-Ida recovery efforts The U.S. Guard reports that it continues to respond to impacts to waterways and to assess the environmental threats across Southeast Louisiana, post-Hurricane Ida. In partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of
ILA president: "We won't work autonomous box ships" The president of the International Longshoremen's Association, Harold J. Daggett, says he has a message to any shipping companies planning to utilize autonomous containerships without crew: "Don't sail them into ILA ports
Delivery journey is "ultimate sea trial" for MHO-Co CTVs' power system MHO-Co's two new advanced hybrid crew transfer vessels (CTVs) - MHO Asgard and MHO Apollo - have now completed their delivery journey from China's AFAI Southern Shipyard to Ejsberg, Denmark. The 12,000
USCG lifts Lower Mississippi "daylight only" deep-draft vessel restriction The Coast Guard captain-of-the-port, New Orleans, Capt. Will Watson, has lifted daylight transit only restrictions for deep-draft vessels operating south of Mile 203 on the Lower Mississippi River. The change was announced
CMA CGM halts further spot rate rises to early 2022 Although freight rates for containerised cargo are expected to rise further in the months ahead, CMA CGM says it wants...
Green pastures for shipbrokers as carbon price on freight revealed Regulatory uncertainty and complexity are being observed less than 18 months before regulations relating to emissions begin to settle in
Your guide to IUMI so far All the action from the International Union of Marine Insurance conference, plus autonomous ships, and new developments in shipping tech
Ports group says elevated UK traffic 'not a return to normality' UK port traffic rose by 13% in the second quarter of 2021 year on year. However, the British Ports Association...
Push against 'natural instinct' of resisting climate regulations A new study conducted by Lloyd's Register has identified more international regulations as one of the key enablers of shipping...
Sovereignty concerns holding back West Africa piracy battle 'There are important political considerations that must be taken into account when designing and assessing co-operation mechanisms,' academic says
Seafarers in line for 3% pay rise after employers agree deal with union The seafarers' union and maritime employers agreed a 3% wage rise for seafarers from next year, after three days of...
Seafarers in line for 3% pay rise after employers agree deal with union The seafarers' union and maritime employers agreed a 3% wage rise for seafarers from next year, after three days of...
CMA CGM signs deal with AD Ports for new terminal at Khalifa French shipping giant agrees 35-year concession at the UAE port in partnership with Abu Dhabi Ports to manage a new...
Maritime group formed to advise UK policy makers The MPC believes it has gathered an unparalleled body of expertise that should be drawn on to protect UK maritime...
Golden Ocean orders kamsarmax trio Although the vessels will be dual-fuel ready, the company has saved $10m-$12m by not deciding on which type of fuel...
South Korea aims to dominate shipbuilding within decade The aspirational state strategy is likely to hit a nerve at the other two top shipbuilding nations nearby. Seoul and...
Tech giants in blockchain partnership with GSBN GSBN: 'Data is encrypted, and we cannot see it without the members' authorisation'
Ex-Rightship chief launches sustainability consultancy Martin Crawford-Brunt has returned to maritime after a brief hiatus following his departure from Rightship last year. His new venture...
Daily Briefing Sustainability assessments of fuel need to go beyond emissions | Maersk's green chief says methanol move is shipping's 'call to...
Euroseas breaks $200k daily rate barrier Rate is company's highest-ever and one of the highest ever recorded in the industry, says Euroseas' Aristides Pittas
Bulkers ride high while tanker market faces challenges BIMCO's chief shipping analyst Peter Sand forecasts tanker shipping markets to be better next year, while the dry bulk market will continue...
US dockworkers threaten boycott of autonomous ships The ILA has a contract with the employers' bargaining unit, the United States Maritime Alliance, which forbids automation on the...
Evergreen signs $1.1bn order for 24 feeder ships Order pushes Evergreen's newbuilding backlog to 67 ships, giving it a combined capacity of 671,422 teu, which means it only...
777 aircraft conversions: Mammoth Freighters takes on the 'Big Twin' Mammoth Freighters has deep pockets and ambitious goals for selling converted passenger planes for cargo operations.
Amazon, Walmart to advise Washington on ocean freight policy An FMC advisory committee has been formed amid ongoing shipper complaints of carrier market power abuse.
CMA CGM caps its rates. What does this mean for container shipping? In unprecedented move, CMA CGM unilaterally halts rate increases until February amid rising global supply chain chaos.
Peak shipping season in with a roar at Port of Long Beach The Port of Long Beach has broken monthly cargo records 13 of the past 14 months.
Maersk and Canadian Pacific open Vancouver transload facility The Vancouver transload facility will primarily handle fast-moving consumer goods and auto parts.
United Express operator Air Wisconsin dips toe in air cargo In the pandemic era, passenger travel can be especially fickle. Air Wisconsin will try its hand at cargo so it has more revenue opportunities.
RUSSIA DATA: Jan-July oil product exports down 2.4% on year **Gasoline exports 24.1% lower, diesel decrease 12.4% **Gasoline, diesel exports fall on recommendation by authorities
UK DATA: Q2 throughput at UK ports shows volatility amid rise in unaccompanied freight **Signs of rising shortsea volumes to and from UK **Platts North Asia-to-UK container assessments up 12-fold on year
CHINA DATA: Shandong independent refiners' Aug throughputs drop to 17-month low Four independent refineries cracked around 160,000 mt fuel oil in August, compared with just 50,000 mt by Chambroad Petrochemical in July.
TENDER DATA: Pakistan State Oil buys HSFO, LSFO for October delivery PSO has been increasing fuel oil purchase on the back of higher LNG prices.
Oil prices could hit $200/b without new investments in upstream sector: Omani minister **Minister's remarks come in response to IEA's net-zero scenario **IEA's call to end oil and gas investments 'extremely dangerous'
OIL FUTURES: Crude up a touch as outages tighten supply outlook Participants were closely watching the situation in Libya, where protests at key export terminals threatened to take a large chunk of capacity offline.
AD Ports in deal with France's CMA CGM to start terminal at UAE port to boost trade **Aims to boost trade with Asia, Europe, Africa **Will provide CMA CGM new regional hub
Hong Kong sees pick up in HSFO bunker demand as supplies tighten in Singapore **Hong Kong-Singapore delivered spread narrows **Singapore HSFO cargo outright prices hit 26-month high
Singapore marine fuel 0.5%S-380 CST HSFO hits 2021 low on strong power demand **Spread at $88.93/mt, lowest since Dec. 23, 2020 **Singapore's HSFO inflow set to rise in October
Oil prices to continue to fall as pandemic worries slow global oil demand growth: EIA EIA also lowered by 240,000 b/d to 101.01 million b/d its global oil demand estimate for 2022.
Nigerian oil output slumps due to spill near Forcados terminal Key crudes such as Bonny Light, Escravos, Forcados and Qua Iboe have all faced production issues in 2021.
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