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More Long Delays at UK's Port of Dover

Jul 25, 2022

Long queues of holidaymakers and lorries built up on Saturday outside the Port of Dover, Britain's main gateway to Europe, and officials said the disruption could be worse than the logjam seen on Friday.Travelers setting out at the start of the British school summer holidays…

Truck Blockade at Port of Oakland Stretches into Day Three

Jul 22, 2022

Independent truckers protesting California's new 'gig worker' law blockaded California's third-busiest seaport for the third straight day on Friday, delaying shipments at the state's top agricultural export hub and adding to U.S. supply chain headaches…

Protests Halt Cargo Movement at Port of Oakland

Jul 21, 2022

Protesting truckers stopped traffic on Wednesday at a Northern California port, one of the busiest in the United States, as they demonstrated against a new state labor law that makes it harder for independent truckers to operate.Drivers picketed…

UK Dockworkers at Major Container Port to Vote on Strike Over Pay

Jul 19, 2022

Hundreds of dockworkers at one of Britain's largest container ports will be balloted for strike action in a dispute over pay and conditions, a union representing them said on Tuesday, threatening disruption to supply chains.Staff from a range of sectors…

Rail Cargo Backups Threaten New Logjam -Los Angeles Port Chief

Jul 13, 2022

Railroads and importers must remove cargo that is stacking up at the nation's busiest seaport in Los Angeles to avoid exacerbating supply chain congestion, the port chief said on Wednesday.'We must take action on this issue immediately to avoid a nationwide logjam…

Carnival Bringing Two Costa Ships to U.S. to Offer Guests Italian Design Experience

Jun 23, 2022

Carnival Cruise Line, also known as America’s Cruise Line, is teaming up with Italy's cruise line Costa Cruises, its sister company, to create a new concept for Carnival’s North American guests when Costa Venezia cruise ship joins the Carnival fleet sailing from New York in the spring of 2023…

Fincantieri Floats Out Viking Saturn Cruise Ship

Jun 23, 2022

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has floated out the Viking Saturn, the latest cruise ship Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, at the shipyard in Ancona, Italy.Present at the ceremony were Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking, and Pierroberto Folgiero…

First Steel Cut for TUI Cruises' LNG-powered Cruise Ship

Jun 22, 2022

The first steel cutting ceremony was held for the first of two LNG-powered ships for the cruise ship operator TUI Cruises.Shipbuilder Fincantieri said Wednesday that the construction start-up ceremony had taken place in the presence of Wybcke Meier…

Costa Toscana: Costa Cruises Christens New LNG-powered Flagship in Barcelona

Jun 16, 2022

Italian cruise line Costa Cruises on Thursday held a christening ceremony for its new flagship, the Costa Toscana, in the port of Barcelona, Spain.The LNG-powered, Italian-flagged ship sailed away from Civitavecchia, Italy on Monday, making a stop in Naples on Thursday…

Global Ports Gets Takeover Approach from Shipping Firm MSC

Jun 15, 2022

Global Ports Holding PLC, the world's largest cruise port operator, said on Wednesday it had received an approach about a potential cash offer from Swiss-based MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company.Shares of the London-listed company closed up…

Batteries, Fuel Cells, Solar, Wind Power and More: Cruise Operator Costa Group Sets Up Decarbonization Department

Jun 15, 2022

The European cruise company, Costa Group, with its Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises brands, which is part of Carnival Corporation, has created a dedicated decarbonization department within its Carnival Maritime unit based in Hamburg, Germany.The…

FMC Reveals Plans to Aid Shippers and Improve Supply Chains

Jun 09, 2022

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) said it is establishing three new initiatives that will provide enhanced assistance to shippers, continue to improve legal and regulatory compliance of regulated entities, and focus on remedies to supply chain problems…

FMC Approves $2 Million Settlement Agreement with Hapag-Lloyd

Jun 09, 2022

The Federal Maritime Commission approved a settlement agreement reached between its Bureau of Enforcement (BoE) and Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) where the ocean carrier will pay a $2 million civil penalty to address alleged violations related to their detention and demurrage practices…

Bangladesh Police Investigating Deadly Container Depot Fire

Jun 08, 2022

Police in Bangladesh on Wednesday opened an investigation into eight officials from a shipping container depot after a blaze killed at least 44 people, including 10 firefighters, and injured around 200 others, officials said.Firefighters put out the blaze at the depot in Sitakunda…

Wilhelmsen Port Services Established

Jun 08, 2022

On June 7, 2022 Wilhelmsen launched its Port Services, according to the company setting a unique course for the future of the ships agency industry and the entire port ecosystem. One of the key steps taken already is to establish and internal incubator for new innovations and solutions…

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EU Proposes Extending Sanctions on Russian Oil to Georgian, Indonesian Ports

EU Proposes Extending Sanctions on Russian Oil to Georgian, Indonesian Ports

Bahri’s Tanker Fleet Growth Drives Record Results

Bahri’s Tanker Fleet Growth Drives Record Results

STI Implements Digital Twin–Based Platform for Operations

STI Implements Digital Twin–Based Platform for Operations

U.S. Military Boards Suezmax Tanker Aquila II

U.S. Military Boards Suezmax Tanker Aquila II

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