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NZ SPCA Says Live Export Survey Supports Continued Ban

Dec 19, 2024

The latest Camorra research commissioned by SPCA shows there is ‘very low’ public trust in New Zealand’s live export industry.SPCA Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Arnja Dale, says: “Sending live animals on boats into volatile conditions to destinations…

ABS CEO Wiernicki Emphasizes Sustainable Shipping

Dec 19, 2024

Don’t Overlook Shipping’s Critical Role in U.S. Sustainable Transport Future, ABS Chairman and CEO Urges Washington.“Many of our sustainable transportation programs and initiatives tend to become mode-centric, but it is critically important…

Rahn elected Manatee County Port Authority chairman

Dec 19, 2024

Manatee County Commissioner Mike Rahn has been elected chairman of the Manatee County Port Authority.“It is a privilege to chair SeaPort Manatee’s governing board as we continue to advance key infrastructure enhancements and hurricane recovery…

MISNA Announces Leadership Transition

Dec 19, 2024

Stephen Lyman named President and Captain Steve White transitions to Chairman.The Maritime Information Services of North America (MISNA), a leading association providing information, communications, and services to promote safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sound maritime operations…

SHIPS for America Act rolled out on the Hill

Dec 19, 2024

The bipartisan, bicameral bill will fuel U.S. economy, strengthen national security by responding to China’s threat over the oceans. Currently, the number of U.S.-flagged vessels in international commerce is 80; China has 5,500.Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ)…

Germany’s Mosel River Remains Closed for Lock Repairs

Dec 19, 2024

The Mosel River in Germany will remain closed to cargo shipping in January despite the success of a temporary lock helping to free vessels trapped on the river after an accident, navigation authorities said on Thursday.The temporary lock will…

Germany's Wilhelmshaven Terminal offers May LNG Capacity

Dec 19, 2024

Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) said on Thursday that Germany's Wilhelmshaven liquefied natural gas terminal intends to market capacity for ships to discharge LNG in May 2025, adding that there would be limited slots available in the first quarter there and at another location…

Israel strikes port, energy targets in Yemen

Dec 19, 2024

Israel launched strikes against ports and energy infrastructure in Houthi-held parts of Yemen on Thursday and threatened more attacks against the Iran-aligned militant group, which has launched hundreds of missiles at Israel over the past year…

BlueBox Systems enters TradeTech Accelerator Program in Abu Dhabi

Dec 19, 2024

BlueBox Systems, a provider of freight tracking solutions, was  selected for the TradeTech Accelerator Program in Abu Dhabi, a program that offers logistics and supply chain start-ups a unique platform to develop and scale their businesses and…

NYK and Yusen Logistics Introduce Platform to Manage GHG Emissions Reductions

Dec 18, 2024

NYK and Yusen Logistics (YL) have introduced a digital platform for managing GHG emission reductions.The platform is provided by 123Carbon, a Netherlands-based startup working on decarbonizing the logistics sector.NYK and YL will use the platform…

Hornblower/Statue City Cruises selects Corvus Energy ESS

Dec 18, 2024

Corvus Energy has been selected as the supplier of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Statue City Cruises’ ferries servicing the iconic Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island routes in New York Harbor.Corvus Energy ESS will be integrated aboard Statue…

ESG Cuts Steel for Saltchuck Escort Tugs

Dec 18, 2024

Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) reached an exciting milestone today, initiating steel cutting for the first of four advanced escort tugs for Saltchuk Marine at its Allanton Facility. Attending the ceremony were key members of Saltchuk's leadership team…

US LNG Rises 2% on LNG Plant Volume Data

Dec 18, 2024

U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% on Wednesday on rising flows to the nation's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and expectations utilities pulled more gas out of storage than usual to heat homes and businesses during extreme cold for a second week in a row last week…

Kazakos named ICS Secretary General

Dec 18, 2024

At a special meeting of the board, held on-line, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have unanimously appointed Thomas A. Kazakos asits next Secretary General. Kazakos will replace Guy Platten who will be stepping down in June 2025.Kazakos…

Trump Tariff Threat Lifts US Ocean Imports

Dec 18, 2024

When U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump started talking about new import tariffs on the campaign trail, Danny Reynolds checked the tags on wedding dresses in his bridal salon and sped up some shipments to his independent clothing store in Indiana…

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