First Methanol Dual-Fuel Ship by X-Press Feeders Ready
X-Press Feeders, has revealed the first of 14 methanol dual-fuel ships, with plans in the Baltic to create a green feeder network.
Shipping
Toyo Secures Deal with VARD for Tailored Hybrid Cable Layer
VARD inks $200 million agreement with Toyo. The contract covers planning and construction of an advanced hybrid cable lay and construction vessel
Port Truckers Complain About Queues at Baltimore Container Terminal
Truck drivers camped out in Baltimore Container Terminal to protest what they claim are ongoing pickup delays disregarded to save money.
Container Volume at GPA Increased by 18%
According to the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), the port of Savannah handled 530,800 TEU in July, a rise of 18% over the same period in 2021.
Prax Group Acquires New 68 Meter Tanker
The Prax Group of Companies company, Harvest Energy Marine, has announced the acquisition of the Fortuna II, a brand-new tanker.
Lubricant Leak from Container Ship in Alaska
Oil leak from container ship owned by Matson sailing to Anchorage, AK monitored by the US Coast Guard in collaboration with other authorities.
Four More Cargo Ships to Depart Ukraine
Turkish & Ukrainian officials say four ships carrying Ukrainian food left Ukrainian Black Marine ports as part of agreement to open sea exports.
Freight Ships To Avoid Taiwan Due to China's Naval Exercises
As China conducted its most provocative military exercises in decades surrounding Taiwan, shippers rerouted their boats from the Taiwan Strait.
Russia Has a New Oil Trade Route
In light of impending Western sanctions against Moscow, Russia appears to have discovered a new method of selling oil: El Hamra oil port, Egypt.
Additional Fee at NY & New Jersey Port Due to Container Pile Up
In effort to ease container congestion, the Port of New York & New Jersey unveiled new fees based on export volume and empty container weight.
MoU Signed by Rotterdam & Singapore Ports
MoU signed by the Port Authorities of Rotterdam and Singapore to create the longest green and digital shipping corridor in the world to date.
Study on Carbon Capture and Storage on Ship Launches
The Qiyao Environmental Technology-created CCS idea has undergone laboratory testing and is currently undergoing continual optimization.
First Ship Built on Great Lakes in Nearly 40 Years Sets Sail
The 639-foot Mark W. Barker takes first trip from Fincantieri Bay Shipyard, Sturgeon Bay to transport raw materials & stone throughout the Lakes.
Iranian Tanker to Recover US-Confiscated Oil Cargo
Iranian-flagged ship moored off Piraeus is anticipated to return to Iran this week with a portion of its cargo that the USA had taken away.
Japan's 100% Biofuel Supply Trial Starts
Production of Neste Renewable Diesel, a 100% renewable fuel, uses livestock & used cooking oil otherwise discarded by the food sector.
Trade Organizations Call for Review of EU Competition Rules
Trade organizations requesting the review of the European Union's Consortia Block Exemption Regulation for container shipping get underway.
UKHO To Stop Paper Charts
The UK Hydrographic Office projects that the progressive elimination of paper charts from production would be completed by the end of 2026.
PIL To Use Hazcheck Detect To Stamp Out Suspicious Cargoes
Pacific International Lines of Singapore decides to use the Hazcheck Detect cargo screening tool in an effort to identify dangerous shipments.
Three Major Companies Plan to Bunker LNG in Egypt
EGAS, Kanfer Shipping, Leth Suez Transit hope to work with commodities traders to develop strategic, competitive LNG bunkering hub in Suez Canal.
Australia Bans Tankers Due to Seafarers’ Welfare Issues
The AG Neptune, a 105,400 dwt vessel, was examined at the Port of Gladstone in June 2022, according to AMSA, which received a complaint.