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Drewry Multipurpose Time Charter Index
| October 05, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News
Beyond scarcity: How the Canal manages the fresh water challenge
| October 04, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway
The year 2023 has been particularly dry, according to Panama Canal statistics, primarily due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon.
Port of Oakland joins environmental non-profit Green Marine
| October 04, 2023 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals
Green Marine certified the Port of Oakland this week through its environmental program. The certification process supports the Port’s transition to zero emissions operations. The Port doubled down on its commitment to the environment by joining Green Marine earlier this year.
EU formally opens subsidies probe into EVs made in China
| October 04, 2023 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News
The European Union has formally launched an anti-subsidies probe into electric vehicles manufactured in China, setting in motion a one-year investigation that could see provisional measures such as countervailing duties imposed in the next nine months.
Varamar bridges East-West gap with İstanbul opening
| October 03, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | People | Appointments
Varamar, a carrier of breakbulk, dry-bulk, oversized and containerized cargo, has responded to growing customer demand in the Caspian and Middle East by opening a branch in İstanbul, Türkiye.
AAPA heralds port investment via US Marine Highway Program grants
| September 25, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals
MOL Drybulk, Kambara Kisen sign basic agreement on time charter for newbuilding methanol dual fuel bulk carrier
| September 20, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News
Today, the Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee welcomed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell for a hearing on the agency’s disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts...
US, EU agree on Mideast-India rail and shipping corridor at G-20
Panama Canal says traffic woes will last into next year
| September 13, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway
The operator of the Panama Canal said there’s no immediate prospect of relief from the drought that’s reduced water levels and snarled shipping and global supply chains.
XLP member, Amrus Logistics successfully completes shipment of Komatsu dump trucks to Paldiski
| September 13, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project
Amrus Logistics successfully completes a shipment of Komatsu dump trucks from Chicago to Paldiski, with further delivery to Uzbekistan.
Naming of Finnsirius celebrated Finnlines’ importance for Finnish trade and industry
| September 13, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News
On 13 September 2023, Finnsirius, the first of Finnlines’ two freight-passenger Superstar vessels, was named in Naantali.
Damen Shipyards has received new orders from Feyz Group in Turkey, a Combi Freighter (CF) 5000 and a CF 3850
| September 07, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News
Contract follows recent order for three CF 3850s
Deltamarin signs an engineering contract for Neptune Lines’ next generation PCTCs
| September 05, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News
Deltamarin has announced that they have signed an agreement with Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd. for the design and engineering of the new series of Neptune Lines 4200 CEU Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTCs).
Port of South Louisiana, HOST agree on final purchase price of Avondale Global Gateway
Port of South Louisiana signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ukraine Sea Ports Authority
| August 30, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals
The Port of South Louisiana (PortSL) and Ukraine Sea Ports Authority (USPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), launching a cooperative alliance directed at technical guidance toward planning, development, construction, administration, and operation and maintenance of port infrastructure, particularly when reconstruction begins in Ukraine.
Panama’s Canal is drying up and its bonds are getting hit hard
| August 26, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway
The Panama Canal is, in many ways, the Panama economy. It hands over about $1 out of every $4 the government takes in, generating a constant stream of cash that flows through all corners of the small country.
Tepid US equipment shipments suggest soft start to third quarter
| August 25, 2023 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News
Consecutive monthly declines in shipments of core capital goods suggest US business investment was meager at start of the third quarter.
Corvus awarded battery supply for the world`s largest battery electric ship
| August 24, 2023 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping | Maritime | Breakbulk News
Corvus Energy, the world’s leading provider of zero-emission solutions for the maritime industry, is has announced that the company has been selected by technology group Wärtsilä to supply the battery systems for the world`s largest 100% electric lightweight Ro-Pax ferry.
Panama Canal faces high demand of vessels
Finnlines’ new vessel, Finnsirius, debuts in September
| August 22, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News
Finnsirius sets off for its maiden voyage from Naantali via Långnäs to Kapellskär on Friday 15 September 2023.
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