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Container Debris “Sprouts up” on Oregon Coast

Container Debris “Sprouts up” on Oregon Coast

The Oregon State Parks authority is responding to reports of debris from a cargo container washing up on the coastline....
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Hapag-Lloyd Orders Six LNG-Powered 23,500 TEU Containerships

Hapag-Lloyd Orders Six LNG-Powered 23,500 TEU Containerships

The $ 1 billion investment will see the LNG-powered 23,500+ TEU vessels delivered to Hapag-Lloyd between April and December 2023....
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Ship Recycling Market Looking Active as Tonnage Supply Increases

Ship Recycling Market Looking Active as Tonnage Supply Increases

More ship owners appeared willing to offload their older ships as 2020 nears its end. In its latest weekly report,...
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Maersk Receives 4.9 Stars Out Of 5 On Environmental Reporting

Maersk Receives 4.9 Stars Out Of 5 On Environmental Reporting

Maersk is not only the largest container carrier in the world but also the shipping company leading the maritime quest...
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ONE Announces Letter Of Intent For Long-Term Charter Of World’s Largest Ultra Large Container Ships

ONE Announces Letter Of Intent For Long-Term Charter Of World’s Largest Ultra Large Container Ships

The new buildings are planned to be built by the consortium of Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United Corporation, with...
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Congress Approves Houston Ship Channel Dredging Project

Congress Approves Houston Ship Channel Dredging Project

The massive stimulus package passed by the House and Senate this week included a wide variety of additional legislation, including...
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Two Chinese Vessels in Distress in Storm off Vietnam Prompting Rescues

Two Chinese Vessels in Distress in Storm off Vietnam Prompting Rescues

A strong storm moving across the South China Sea in the area near Vietnam placed two Chinese-owned vessels in distress....
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Another Step Towards A Zero-Emission Future

Another Step Towards A Zero-Emission Future

On 17 December, my colleagues and I were thrilled to be welcomed onboard the Yara Birkeland, the world’s first fully...
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US Imports 151.4 Million Christmas Tree Lighting Sets In The First Ten Months Of 2020

US Imports 151.4 Million Christmas Tree Lighting Sets In The First Ten Months Of 2020

During the first 10 months of the year, the US has imported a total of 151.4 million sets of Christmas...
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IMO Secretary-General Denounces “No Crew Change” Clauses

IMO Secretary-General Denounces “No Crew Change” Clauses

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has spoken out against “no crew change” clauses in charterparties, pointing out that such clauses exacerbate...
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The Mission To Seafarers Announces Crew Welfare Campaign To Maintain Seafarer Support During Pandemic

The Mission To Seafarers Announces Crew Welfare Campaign To Maintain Seafarer Support During Pandemic

The Mission to Seafarers today announced the launch of a new fundraising campaign to sustain the crew welfare support currently...
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IAPH-WPSP COVID19 survey : One Quarter Of Ports Responding Have An Increased Share Of Empty Container Handling

IAPH-WPSP COVID19 survey : One Quarter Of Ports Responding Have An Increased Share Of Empty Container Handling

In addition to the updates on vessel calls, hinterland delays, capacity utilization and port personnel availability, the WPSP-IAPH Port Economic...
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US Offshore Wind – Jones Act Installation Vessel On The Way

US Offshore Wind – Jones Act Installation Vessel On The Way

In a prepared release, a top executive at Dominion Energy said: “Dominion Energy is proud to be leading a consortium...
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India: DGS Lifts Quarantine Rule For Ships Arriving From Ports Of Infected Countries

India: DGS Lifts Quarantine Rule For Ships Arriving From Ports Of Infected Countries

The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has lifted the 14-days mandatory quarantine period stipulated for ships arriving from ports of...
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MSC Calls For Urgent Solution For Seafarers On Chartered Bulk Carrier Anastasia

MSC Calls For Urgent Solution For Seafarers On Chartered Bulk Carrier Anastasia

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is calling for an urgent crew change solution for the bulk carrier “ANASTASIA”, which is stuck...
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150 Million Euros Guaranteed Outer Port Gdynia

150 Million Euros Guaranteed Outer Port Gdynia

The Port of Gdynia Authority S.A. has formally launched a procedure to select a private partner for the “Construction of...
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LPG Dual-Fuel Converted VLGC BW Gemini In Panama Collision

LPG Dual-Fuel Converted VLGC BW Gemini In Panama Collision

The 2015-built VLGC BW Gemini was at anchor in at Cristóbal, Panama, when it was lightly struck by another, undisclosed...
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Rhine Water Level Rises, Too Shallow In North For Full Shipping

Rhine Water Level Rises, Too Shallow In North For Full Shipping

Water levels on the Rhine in Germany have again risen after recent rain but remain too shallow in northern areas...
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The Alliance Announces January 2021 Sailing Plan

The Alliance Announces January 2021 Sailing Plan

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the members of THE Alliance have continuously been adapting their resources to match the...
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Deal Or No Deal: Border Checks In EU Ports Are Starting As From 1 January 2021

Deal Or No Deal: Border Checks In EU Ports Are Starting As From 1 January 2021

As from 1 January 2021, businesses that conduct trade between the EU and the UK will need to deal with...
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