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Volunteers Battle Black Sea Oil Spill

Dec 20, 2024

Volunteers struggled on Friday to shovel up tons of sticky oil from Russia's Black Sea coastline following what President Vladimir Putin has called an ecological disaster.The oil spilled from two ageing Russian oil tankers that were severely…

ESG Delivers LI Ferry to McAllister Subsidiary

Dec 20, 2024

PANAMA CITY, FL – Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) announced the successful delivery of the LONG ISLAND (ESG Hull 228), a newly constructed passenger and auto ferry, to the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company, a subsidiary of McAllister Towing…

Spire's Sale of Ship Tracking Arm alarms Users

Dec 20, 2024

French maritime data analytics platform Kpler wants to buy ship tracking company Spire Maritime, whose satellite data is a vital resource for oil traders and shipping companies, but some Spire customers fear Kpler will cut them off and have raised antitrust concerns to U…

Baltic Index Snaps 3-Session Slide

Dec 20, 2024

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, snapped its three-session losing streak on Friday, supported by strong rates across the capesize and panamax vessel segments.The index…

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…

Logistics News

Net Feasa Unveils Agentic Control Tower Shipping Container Booking Platform

Net Feasa Unveils Agentic Control Tower Shipping Container Booking Platform

Panama Canal Vessel Transits Increase to 34 Per Day in April

Panama Canal Vessel Transits Increase to 34 Per Day in April

Egypt's Suez Canal Chief Shares Possible Discounts on Transit Fees

Egypt's Suez Canal Chief Shares Possible Discounts on Transit Fees

Cavotec Signs $8.99 Million Shore Power Order

Cavotec Signs $8.99 Million Shore Power Order

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The Panama Canal Authority reports that the number of vessels transiting the canal has increased to 34 per day.
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