Corporate News

21 Jul 2022

Held Russian Cargo Ship Released

The Kerala high court ordered the release of a Russian cargo ship on Wednesday after the parties reached a resolution through negotiation.

Held Russian Cargo Ship Released
20 Jul 2022

Maritime AI Windward Detects Russia’s Dark Activities

An alarming new behavior claimed Russia is allegedly laundering grain has been discovered by Windward, a maritime AI technology company.

Maritime AI Windward Detects Russia’s Dark Activities
20 Jul 2022

Shipping CEO Rodolphe Saade Resists Windfall Tax

As political pressure mounts on CMA CGM SA, one of the largest container carriers in the world, over its exceptional earnings, Saade spoke out.

Shipping CEO Rodolphe Saade Resists Windfall Tax
20 Jul 2022

MARAD Focuses on US Maritime Workforce

MARAD-run CoE program prioritizes on existing training institutions and aids the marine sector in obtaining/ retaining highly-trained staff.

MARAD Focuses on US Maritime Workforce
20 Jul 2022

Dockworkers in Liverpool to Vote on Strike Over Pay

In a disagreement over wages and working conditions, hundreds of dockworkers in Liverpool will cast their votes to decide whether to strike.

Dockworkers in Liverpool to Vote on Strike Over Pay
19 Jul 2022

Chinese Chief Officer Chosen for IMO Gallantry Award

Bo Xu Chief Officer of Oil Tanker Xian Qiao 502 to be honored with 2022 International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.

Chinese Chief Officer Chosen for IMO Gallantry Award
18 Jul 2022

Macquarie Invests in Brazil Port Operator CLI

Australian Macquarie to invest in Brazilian port industry by purchasing stake in operator CLI and funding a 260 million dollar arrangement.

Macquarie Invests in Brazil Port Operator CLI
17 Jul 2022

As Exports Rise, The World Can't Get Ample US Diesel

Due to the continued insatiable need for gasoline on the worldwide market, the United States is exporting diesel at its quickest rate ever.

As Exports Rise, The World Can't Get Ample US Diesel
15 Jul 2022

The Longest U.S Oil Spill

When Taylor Energy’s MC20 oil production platform collapsed in 2004, it became known as the longest running oil spill in the history of the USA.

The Longest U.S Oil Spill
14 Jul 2022

6m TEU Surplus Containers Manageable

Per Drewry’s Container Census & Leasing Annual Review & Forecast 2022/23 report, global pool of containers increased by nearly 50m TEU in 2021.

6m TEU Surplus Containers Manageable
14 Jul 2022

Wartsilä Moves to Italy Resulting in 450 Face Layoffs

Wärtsilä announced plans to cut down manufacturing in Italy while it centralizes its European 4-stroke engine building business to Finland.

Wartsilä Moves to Italy Resulting in 450 Face Layoffs
14 Jul 2022

Israel Sells Haifa Port for $1.2 Billion

Israel sells major trade hub on the Mediterranean coast Haifa Port. India’s Adani Ports & Gadot win bid for 4.1 billion shekels ($1.18 billion).

Israel Sells Haifa Port for $1.2 Billion
14 Jul 2022

Families of Beirut Port Victims File Lawsuit in US

Family of the victims of Lebanon’s 2020 port blast filed a $250m lawsuit in Texas against a US firm for its suspected links to the tragedy.

Families of Beirut Port Victims File Lawsuit in US
13 Jul 2022

Green Hydrogen Plant To Be Developed in Amsterdam Port

Hydrogen company HyCC launched a project called Project H2era that plans to construct a 500MW green hydrogen plant in the Amsterdam port.

Green Hydrogen Plant To Be Developed in Amsterdam Port
13 Jul 2022

China Exports Recovers, Global Risks Weaken

As factories hopped-up after COVID lifting lockdown China’s exports increased at highest speed in 5 months in June. But rocky roads are ahead.

China Exports Recovers, Global Risks Weaken