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Cheniere gets FERC OK for Corpus Christi LNG

Nov 27, 2024

Federal regulators on Wednesday gave Cheniere Energy  permission to introduce natural gas into its Corpus Christi expansion project, a document showed.The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) said Cheniere could introduce natural gas to its fuel gas and hot oil systems…

Trump to Boost LNG Exports, Oil Drilling from Day 1

Nov 27, 2024

Donald Trump's transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days of his taking office that would approve export permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects and increase oil drilling off the U…

NZ Maritime Union Welcomes Port CEO Conviction

Nov 26, 2024

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has welcomed the conviction of former Port of Auckland (POAL) CEO Tony Gibson on a health and safety charge.Gibson was found guilty by Judge Bonnar in the Auckland District Court on Wednesday.Charges were laid…

America’s Ports: A New Awakening [?]

Nov 25, 2024

Washington comes to grips with the reality that the domestic intermodal equation includes four modes. One of them is by water. It’s about time.One of the great things about spending five years in retirement (I mean, aside from being blissfully idle while you toiled) is that…

Officer’s Death Highlights Dangers of Vertical Recoil of Mooring Lines

Nov 24, 2024

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its investigation report into the mooring deck accident on the bulk carrier Mona Manx that resulted in one death.The incident occurred on August 26, 2021. The second officer (2/O) of…

Massport Sees Record Cruise Traffic

Nov 22, 2024

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today celebrated a record-breaking passenger count at Flynn Cruiseport Boston this year with just over 480,000 passengers, a 29 percent passenger increase over last year.Flynn Cruiseport welcomed a…

North Korea Oil Imports from Russia top U.N. Limits

Nov 22, 2024

North Korea has likely received more than 1 million barrels of oil from Russia over an eight-month period this year in breach of U.N. sanctions, according to an analysis of satellite imagery published on Friday by the British-based Open Source Centre and the BBC…

NWF Commissions Inland Waterways Study with Eno Center

Nov 21, 2024

The National Waterways Foundation (NWF) has commissioned a study just released by the Eno Center for Transportation titled “Benefits and Beneficiaries of the Nation’s Inland Waterways.”Today’s commercially navigable inland waterways system, under the supervision of the U…

Maritime UK Solent Appoints Greenfield to Board

Nov 21, 2024

Anne-Marie Mountifield, Chair of Maritime UK Solent, said: 'Keith's proven track record and commitment to our regional maritime sector will be invaluable to Maritime UK Solent, particularly at this exciting time as we continue to showcase the world-class innovation and pioneering spirit…

Angry Farmers Block Bordeaux Port Access

Nov 21, 2024

A group of protesting farmers on Thursday sought to block operations at the port of Bordeaux in southwestern France, as a new bout of agricultural anger intensified in Europe's largest crop-producing country.Farmers in their tractors blocked all of the access roads to the port…

MSE Int'l Wins Funding for Port Recharging Project

Nov 20, 2024

MSE International has won funding from TRIG 2024 to lead a new project, PRIMET; Port Recharging Infrastructure for Maritime Energy Transition.The project will accelerate the roll-out of port and harbor infrastructure needed to support the rapid…

OPINION: New Challenges for Shipping in 2025 Emphasize Data Importance

Nov 20, 2024

Every year, shipping is faced with new requirements to protect the climate and the environment, and 2025 is no exception.Increased EU requirements for documentation on methane and other emissions from ships will come into force on January 1…

Trump Picks Duffy to be DOT Chief

Nov 19, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that he is nominating former Wisconsin Representative and Fox Business News host Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary.If confirmed, Duffy will oversee aviation, automotive, rail, transit…

ABS Reports Fleet Growth, Superior Safety Record

Nov 18, 2024

'Safety is more than just compliance. It is now synonymous with security, reliability, collective relationships and people. Safety is also becoming systems based rather than rooted in prescriptive rules or specific component procedures. Only by embracing a proactive…

EU Ramps Up Iranian Shipping Sanctions

Nov 18, 2024

The European Union has widened its sanctions against Iran over Tehran's support of Russia in its war with Ukraine, the European Commission said on Monday.The Commission said it had added the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and its director Mohammad Reza Khiabani…

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