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First in "Prima Plus Class", Norwegian Aqua Launched

Apr 23, 2024

The uniquely painted Norwegian Aqua was launched at the Fincantieri  Marghera (Venice) shipyard, the first vessel in the Prima Plus class for Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL).With external work now complete, the yard and its partners will forcus…

JF Fendercare to Supply Equipment for Terminal Expansion in Singapore

Apr 23, 2024

James Fisher Fendercare (JF Fendercare) has been awarded a contract to supply bespoke fixed cell fenders and bollards for a wharf building project in Singapore which aims to consolidate terminal container activities and ensure sustainability…

As Shale Oil Gains Slow, Deepwater Port Struggles for Customers

Apr 22, 2024

As U.S. shale oil boomed last decade, an oil pipeline company pitched an ambitious multi-billion-dollar export port off the Texas coast to ship domestic crude to buyers in Europe and Asia.In April, Enterprise Products Partners' SPOT became the first project to receive a license from the U…

China's Imports of Russian Oil Near Record High

Apr 22, 2024

Russia remained China's top oil supplier in March, data showed on Saturday, as refiners snapped up stranded Sokol shipments.China's imports from Russia, including supplies via pipelines and sea-borne shipments, jumped 12.5% on the year to 10…

Port of Detroit Unveils Plan to Decarbonize Operations

Apr 22, 2024

The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority on Monday revealed details of a program to slash carbon emissions to net zero by 2040 in an effort to improve air quality and the health of residents.Working with technical experts from sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental…

ABS Publishes Advisory on Methanol Bunkering

Apr 22, 2024

Classification society ABS has published what it says is the industry's first advisory on methanol bunkering as the cleaner-burning fuel continues to gain interest among shipowners seeking to reduce their environmental footprint.A key component…

Third Temporary Channel Opened in Baltimore

Apr 21, 2024

The Captain of the Port (COTP) has established the Fort Carroll Temporary Alternate Channel, which is on the northeast side of the main channel in the vicinity of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and will provide limited access for commercially essential vessels…

Shiploader Collapses at Brazil's Recife Port

Apr 19, 2024

An accident with a shiploader at the sugar terminal in the Recife port in Northeastern Brazil suspended loading operations at the site, according to a note from shipping company Williams Brazil late on Thursday.The company said the shiploader…

Simulators Track our Changing Relationship with Technology

Apr 19, 2024

Simulation-based training has its whole-of-ship/whole-of-team scenarios, but zooming in, the industry is now working on more specific targets.We have a close relationship with technology, evidenced by, for example, the phones we are estimated to unlock around 50-80 times a day…

Port Houston Surpasses One Million TEU Mark in First Quarter

Apr 18, 2024

From January to March, Port Houston handled 1,069,917 TEUs year-to-date, an increase of 15% compared to the same period last year.In March, container volumes totaled 360,991 TEUs, an increase of 20% compared to March 2023 and Port Houston’s biggest March ever…

Cavotec Bags $5 Million Shore Power Order

Apr 18, 2024

Cavotec announced it has signed an order for shore power with a global shipping company, valued at about $5 million.The order from an undisclosed global shipping company includes a substantial number of PowerFit shore power units, enabling vessels to connect to shore power with ease while docked…

Ships Docked as Striking Greek Workers Protest Over Rising Costs

Apr 18, 2024

Thousands of Greek striking workers, students and pensioners marched through central Athens on Wednesday to protest over wages which they are not enough to cope with rising living costs.Ships remained docked at Greek ports and train services…

Animal Welfare Groups Call For Live Sheep Export Ban Timetable

Apr 18, 2024

An open letter has called on Australia’s Albanese Government to deliver on its election promise and legislate an end to live sheep export.The call, from the RSPCA and 10 other Australian animal protection organisations, comes nearly six months…

ONE Launches Green Shipping Solution ONE LEAF+

Apr 18, 2024

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched a reduced emissions shipping service ONE LEAF+ which offers customers the opportunity to proactively manage their own emissions and minimize environmental impact across the value chain.ONE LEAF+ offers…

US to Reimpose Oil Sanctions on Venezuela

Apr 17, 2024

The Biden administration said it would not renew a license set to expire early on Thursday that had broadly eased Venezuela oil sanctions, moving to reimpose punitive measures in response to President Nicolas Maduro’s failure to meet his election commitments…

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Panama Auditor Files Suit to Scrap CK Hutchison-Controlled Port Contract

Panama Auditor Files Suit to Scrap CK Hutchison-Controlled Port Contract

British Port Association Responds to the Government's Annual Port Trade Statistics

British Port Association Responds to the Government's Annual Port Trade Statistics

Portugal to Invest $4.6b in Port Upgrades by 2035

Portugal to Invest $4.6b in Port Upgrades by 2035

London P&I Club Warns of Incorrect Loading of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers

London P&I Club Warns of Incorrect Loading of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers

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Trans Mountain Canada plans to open the season for capacity expansion later this year
Airbus reports higher quarterly profit and maintains forecasts
Portugal invests $4.6 billion, mainly private, in ports by 2035