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The Swedish Club Opens Singapore Office

Aug 04, 2022

The Swedish Club announced it has opened a new full-service office in Singapore, responsible for members in Singapore and other markets in Asia, including India, Japan and Thailand.Brian Png, Team Manager for the Singapore office, said, 'Singapore…

Russia to Spend $30 Billion on Northern Sea Route by 2035

Aug 04, 2022

Russia is to spend almost 1.8 trillion roubles ($30 billion) on the Northern Sea Route development project up to 2035, according to a document uploaded to the government's website.The document said the sea route, which is being facilitated by reduced sea ice as a result of climate change…

US Regulator to Allow Freeport LNG to Resume Partial Operations in October

Aug 03, 2022

The second-largest U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter on Wednesday said it reached an agreement with a federal regulator that will allow it to resume some operations at its Quintana, Texas, plant in October.Freeport LNG shut the plant…

Maritime Giants Launch Competition to Drive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Aug 03, 2022

Six giants in the global maritime industry have joined forces to address diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues.The Maritime Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Innovation Lab 2022, launched by Thome Group, Hafnia, Anglo American, RightShip…

Cavotec's Vacuum Mooring System to Be Installed in Tangier

Aug 03, 2022

Cavotec will support the decarbonization at APM Terminals MedPort Tangier by providing its next generation vacuum mooring system MoorMaster NxG. The automated transhipment terminal is one of the world's most technologically advanced, safest…

Simpson Spence Young to Open Genoa Office

Aug 03, 2022

Shipbroker Simpson Spence Young (SSY) on Wednesday revealed it will open a new office in Genoa, Italy.The new SSY Genoa office will open this Autumn. Initially, the team that will be based there will focus on dry cargo, specifically handy, supramax and panamax…

Lloyd's of London's Hiscox to provide insurance for Ukraine grain corridor

Aug 03, 2022

Hiscox is committed to a planned insurance consortium providing cover for ships travelling through a safe passage from Ukraine, its chief executive said on Wednesday, as the Lloyd's of London insurer shares plunged on a first-half loss.The first…

Maersk Sees Weaker Container Demand as Durable Goods Sales Dry Up

Aug 03, 2022

Shipping group Maersk expects global container demand to fall this year as sales of durable goods come to a 'standstill', leaving flat-screen TVs and furniture piling up in warehouses, the company said on Wednesday.A surge in consumer demand…

Truth About Beirut Port Blast Cannot Be Hidden, Pope Says

Aug 03, 2022

Pope Francis said on Wednesday he hoped the people of Lebanon can be comforted by justice over the Beirut port blast that killed at least 215 people two years ago, saying 'the truth can never be hidden'.Speaking at his weekly general audience…

New Intellian Antenna aims to Improve Live TV Reception on Vessels

Aug 03, 2022

Intellian Technologies announced its new t-Series and s-Series antennas to enhance the live television (TV) experience for those onboard maritime vessels.The new t-Series antennas, available from September onwards, will leverage improved technology to elevate the user and customer experience…

Seafarer Happiness on the Rise

Aug 02, 2022

Seafarer happiness levels are trending upward after reaching a record low last quarter, according to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report published by The Mission to Seafarers.The survey, undertaken with the support of the Standard Club and Idwal…

Singapore and Rotterdam Port Authorities to Establish Green and Digital Corridor

Aug 02, 2022

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the world’s longest Green and Digital Corridor to enable low and zero carbon shipping.Signed by Quah Ley Hoon…

CMA CGM Containership Breaks Panama Canal Cargo Capacity Record

Aug 02, 2022

Last month, CMA CGM’s Zephyr became the largest containership by cargo capacity to ever transit the Panama Canal.The Neopanamax containership Zephyr has a total capacity of 16,285 TEUs. After calling at the U.S. ports of New York and Savannah…

Shipping Arrangements Into Ukraine Still Not Ready

Aug 02, 2022

Key arrangements including procedures for ships still need to be worked out before empty vessels can come in and pick up cargoes from Ukraine using the new grains corridor, a senior London marine insurance market official said on Monday.Turkey…

Maersk Sees Global Supply Chain Woes for Longer; Lifts 2022 Guidance

Aug 02, 2022

Maersk raised its 2022 profit guidance for a second time on Tuesday after beating quarterly revenue expectations as congested global supply chains that have boosted freight rates persist longer than expected.The shipping industry has seen record…

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