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Baltic Index sags again, dragged down by capesize, supramax rates

Jan 16, 2025

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell for a third consecutive session on Thursday, hurt by weaker rates across the capesize and supramax segments.The index, which factors in rates for capesize…

Philippines, China seek common ground on South China Sea

Jan 16, 2025

The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South China Sea, their foreign ministries said on Thursday, as heated rows persist over vessels deployed around disputed features…

IMO Outlines 2025 Priorities

Jan 16, 2025

Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has highlighted several areas high on the agenda of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as it embarks on a busy work schedule for 2025.Speaking at a news conference on 14 January 2025, Mr. Dominguez…

Burger to build Passenger Vessel for Wendella Sightseeing

Jan 16, 2025

Burger Boat Company has announced that is has been awarded a contract to construct an 89-foot passenger vessel for Wendella Sightseeing Co. Inc.This state-of-the-art passenger vessel will be built with Burger’s renowned craftsmanship and precision engineering…

Dozens of Migrants Feared Drowned, NGO says

Jan 16, 2025

As many as 50 migrants attempting to reach Spain by boat from West Africa may have drowned, migrant rights group Walking Borders said on Thursday.Moroccan authorities on Wednesday rescued 36 people from a boat that had departed from Mauritania on Jan…

Fincantieri Marinette Marine wins Harbor Assistance Grant

Jan 16, 2025

Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) will receive $3 million from the State of Wisconsin to improve marine infrastructure along the Menominee River where the company builds surface combatant ships for the U.S. Navy.Governor Tony Evers and the…

Bardex Strengthens EMEA Team, Welcomes Finch as Director of Business Development

Jan 16, 2025

With the addition of Ian Finch to its Sales team, Bardex re-establishes a European base committed to growing and supporting clients and projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.Bardex, a global provider of products and engineering solutions for marine-based heavy lifting…

US Importers Rush to Beat Trump Tariffs

Jan 15, 2025

U.S. imports from China finished the year strong after some companies stockpiled shipments of apparel, toys, furniture and electronics ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's plan to impose new tariffs that could revive a trade war between the world's economic superpowers…

Singapore Achieved Record Growth in 2024

Jan 15, 2025

Singapore’s annual vessel arrival tonnage, total tonnage of ships under the Singapore flag, container throughput, total bunker sales and sales of alternative bunker fuels, reached new highs in 2024. Cargo throughput handled at the port of Singapore also increased in 2024…

Colonial Pipeline's gasoline line likely shut until Friday

Jan 15, 2025

Colonial Pipeline's main U.S. gasoline artery is expected to be shut through Friday as the company continues to search for the source of a suspected leak in Paulding County, Georgia, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.Line 1, one of two mainlines on the more than 5…

Amogy Raises $56 Million for Ammonia Power Solutions

Jan 15, 2025

Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, announced that it raised $56 million in venture financing, bringing total raised since inception to more than $270 million.The round was co-led by existing investor Aramco Ventures and new investor SV Investment…

Baltic Index dragged lower across all sectors

Jan 15, 2025

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, inched lower for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, dragged down by weaker rates across all vessels.The index .BADI, which factors in rates for capesize…

AAPA Announces Policy Agenda for America’s Ports

Jan 15, 2025

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the unified voice of our nation’s seaports, today released their policy agenda for the 119th Congress and the incoming Donald J. Trump Administration to revitalize America’s ports, keep America safe and secure…

DNV Class Notations for Safer Autonomous Shipping

Jan 15, 2025

DNV has launched a new family of class notations, Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS), providing a framework for how autoremote vessels can achieve equivalent or higher safety compared to conventional vessels.Autonomous shipping, ranging…

Svitzer Orders Another Battery-Powered Tug

Jan 15, 2025

Svitzer, a global towage and marine services provider, today announced it has ordered another battery-powered tug to add to its fleet.The tug will be used in the Øresund Strait between Denmark and Sweden. It will also contribute to achieving…

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Port Milwaukee to Break Ground on South Shore Cruise Dock

Port Milwaukee to Break Ground on South Shore Cruise Dock

Trump Tariffs Reroute Brazilian Beef to Mexico

Trump Tariffs Reroute Brazilian Beef to Mexico

Baltic Index Up for Third Straight Session

Baltic Index Up for Third Straight Session

Doubling of US Tariffs on India Begins Wednesday

Doubling of US Tariffs on India Begins Wednesday

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