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MN100: Time Is Running Out. Apply Now

Jun 18, 2020

Marine News magazine is accepting entries for its annual MN100 awards edition. Each year, the publication's August issue profiles 100 of the top firms in the shallow-draft, brown water, workboat space. Is your company one of the best? Apply now…

Baltic Index Sees Best Day Ever—Again

Jun 18, 2020

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index marked its largest single-day percentage rise on Thursday, as capesize vessel segment rates jumped 50% on strong iron ore demand.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities and reflects rates for capesize…

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Pleads Guilty to Cartel Conduct in Australia

Jun 18, 2020

Norwegian shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean AS pleaded guilty to charges of criminal cartel conduct in Australia’s Federal Court on Thursday, following an investigation by the country’s competition regulator.The charges relate to the transportation of vehicles…

Bunkering at UAE's Fujairah Plummets in May

Jun 18, 2020

Ship fuelling activity in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, a bunkering and fuel storage hub in the Middle East, fell in May as declining demand was made worse by slowing global trade because of the coronavirus pandemic, four trade sources said…

US Urges China to Accelerate Purchases of American Goods

Jun 18, 2020

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday underscored the importance of functional U.S.-China ties and urged Beijing to step up its purchases of U.S. goods and services as agreed under a Phase 1 trade deal despite delays caused by the coronavirus…

US Trade Chief Vows to Push for 'Broad Reset' at WTO

Jun 17, 2020

The Trump administration will push for a broad reset of “outdated tariff determinations” at the World Trade Organization to fix what it sees as years of unfair treatment of the United States, a top trade official told U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday…

Baltic Index Logs Record Jump as Capesize Demand Spikes

Jun 17, 2020

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index recorded its biggest ever daily percentage jump on Wednesday, propelled by surging capesize rates due to a spike in iron-ore shipments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities and reflects rates for capesize…

Maersk Says Q2 Demand Beat Expectations

Jun 17, 2020

A.P. Moller-Maersk , the world's top container shipping firm, said on Wednesday that market demand was developing 'more favorable than originally expected' in the second quarter, sending its shares up 7%.The coronavirus crisis hit the container…

Canadian Grain Exports Flowing Fast

Jun 17, 2020

Canadian grain exporters are boosting sales in a slumping global economy, as demand for commodities like oil weakens and frees up railway space.Brisk crop movement in a country that relies heavily on rail is a bright spot during pandemic lockdowns…

Oceaneering Launches Maritime Data and Tracking Service

Jun 17, 2020

Oceaneering International launched a new business aiming to eliminate waste and increase transparency within the bulk commodity cargo logistics industry, the Houston-based company announced Wednesday.OceanSMART Cargo Logistics and Maritime Technology will be led by Managing Director Bryan Phillips…

Total Lubmarine Opens Chicago Lab

Jun 17, 2020

Total Lubmarine has extended the global reach of its technical support services with the opening of a new Diagomar Plus Laboratory in Chicago, Ill.The new lab opening means the marine lubricant specialist now has five centers around the world – with Chicago joining Ertvelde (Belgium)…

New Report Outlines Big Potential for Offshore Wind

Jun 16, 2020

Offshore wind currently represents just a small piece of the world’s energy supply. But that’s changing faster than ever before as new and existing players look to tap the huge resource potential—and market opportunities—being unlocked by shrinking costs and technological advances…

Djibouti Offers Crew Change Support

Jun 16, 2020

Djibouti announced at the United Nations Monday its readiness to facilitate crew change operations for any ships passing through the Bab el Mandeb strait, with the necessary support provided by the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (DPFZA)…

Offshore Wind Will Bring Jobs, Growth to New Jersey, Other Coastal States

Jun 16, 2020

NOIA President Erik Milito issued the following statement after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the creation of the nation's first purpose-built marshalling and manufacturing port dedicated to the offshore wind industry:'New Jersey is making a smart move by betting on offshore wind…

Waterways Council, Inc.’s 2020 Vision

Jun 16, 2020

Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) is the national public policy organization that advocates for a modern, efficient inland waterways system. Abiding by our mission has meant success over our 17-year history. In 2020, WCI’s top priority is to conform…

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