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US DOT Publishes Final Testing Rule, Amends Oral Fluid Drug Testing

Nov 05, 2024

Final Rule is Effective Today, 5 November.Today, November 5, 2024, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule in the Federal Register to provide temporary qualification requirements for mock oral fluid monitors, provide for…

Orsted Addresses Swedish Baltic Sea Wind Concerns

Nov 05, 2024

Orsted CEO assures Sweden that the offshore wind industry has solutions that would address defense concerns. At issue: Sweden's rejection of a proposed 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea.Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson said on Monday…

Ports of Stockholm Secures Funds to Support Ukrainian Ports

Nov 05, 2024

Ports of Stockholm has been granted support from the Swedish Institute within the framework of the Ukraine Cooperation Program to cooperate with Ukrainian ports. The project aims to strengthen the capacity of these ports and create a basis for integration into the EU transport network (TEN-T)…

DP World's Fleet Fitted with Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Nov 05, 2024

DP World has taken another step in enhancing the operational safety and efficiency with its new fleet of prime movers, equipped with advanced Electronic Stability Control (ESC).This industry first initiative reflects DP World's ongoing efforts…

DFDS Debuts Ferry Service Between Italy and Egypt

Nov 05, 2024

DFDS launched a new direct ferry service between Damietta, Egypt and Trieste, Italy, integrating Egypt into its service network for the first time and launching the first freight ferry service between these markets in around a decade.“The new…

Just "Say No" aims to Cut Corruption at Port Klang in Malaysia

Nov 05, 2024

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), in collaboration with the Central Region Shipping Association (CRSA) and the Shipowners Association Malaysia (SAM), has announced the launch of the Port Integrity Campaign at Port Klang, Malaysia’s largest and most crucial maritime trade hub…

FuelEU Compliance Unit Launched

Nov 05, 2024

STX Group, in partnership with Azolla, launched a new maritime decarbonization solution, FuelEU Compliance Unit, which aims to enable shipowners and fleet managers to easily comply with FuelEU Maritime, the new European maritime regulation promoting the adoption of renewable fuels…

Container Vessel Deliveries Soar

Nov 05, 2024

Just ten months into 2024, shipyards’ deliveries of container ships have reached a new annual record. A total of 410 ships with a capacity of 2.5m TEU have been delivered, surpassing the previous full year high of 2.3m TEU in 2023,” says Niels Rasmussen…

New Indiana Bridge Prepares Port for Future Growth

Nov 04, 2024

A new highway bridge is expected to double ocean cargo capacity for Indiana’s Lake Michigan port.The new State Road 249 bridge will open Nov. 6, marking a key milestone in INDOT’s $35.4 million multi-year project to double capacity on the only…

Vancouver Port Employers to Lock out Workers

Nov 04, 2024

The BC Maritime Employers Association said it would lock out workers on Monday at Canada's Port of Vancouver after a negotiating deadline passed, potentially disrupting exports of coal, potash and beef.The association, which includes private-sector waterfront employers…

Liebherr Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence

Nov 04, 2024

The LGM 1130 introduced in 1974 was Liebherr’s first mobile harbour crane, and the LHM has evolved with innovative design features and technological advancements. This month, Liebherr celebrates over one half century of innovation.Over the decades…

Clean Up Vessels are Smarter than Fishing for Trash

Nov 04, 2024

There is a small but global fleet of clean up boats preventing trash from flowing into the ocean. More than that, these battery-powered, autonomous boats are performing a growing range of other tasks.For the developers of Clearbot, the inspiration…

Russian Arctic LNG 2 Project Partners are Sanction Targets

Nov 04, 2024

The United States has imposed sanctions on hundreds of entities and individuals for supporting Russia's war effort in Ukraine, including companies supporting the development of Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project and its shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG)…

European Importers Shouldn't be Spooked by Freight Rates

Nov 03, 2024

Ocean container carriers are desperately trying to push spot freight rates up in early November to halt the market decline and strengthen their hand during negotiations with European shippers for new long-term contracts.Latest data from Xeneta’s…

AAPA Announces 2024 Port Project Award Winners

Nov 03, 2024

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has announced the winners of the 2024 Lighthouse Awards. AAPA’s Lighthouse Awards are a historic annual industry recognition highlighting exceptional port projects that exemplify hard work…

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