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Russian strike on merchant ship threatens Ukraine’s exports

Ukraine military says Russian missile hit commercial vessel

Bloomberg | November 08, 2023 | Maritime | Bulk

Ukraine’s military said a commercial ship on the Black Sea was struck Wednesday by a Russian missile, a rare attack that may threaten to undermine the passage of key exports such as grain.

IUMI publishes annual Stats Report indicating positive growth for marine insurers

AJOT Newsroom | November 08, 2023 | Maritime

Two gas tankers U-turn just miles from dried-up Panama Canal

Two giant gas tankers performed u-turns just miles from the Panama Canal, where months of low rainfall is snarling traffic and bringing chaos to the vital waterway.

Introducing WSC Whale Chart - the first global navigational aid to protect whales

AJOT Newsroom | November 07, 2023 | Maritime | Technology

Introducing WSC Whale Chart which launched at International Whales Protection Workshop

Private South Africa port project set to boost manganese exports

The Logistics Group has built a port facility in South Africa that will enable increased volumes of a key battery metal to be offloaded from one of the world’s longest freight trains for export as the country struggles with a lack of rail capacity, according to its chief executive officer.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Asia - Europe rates start to rebound, though carriers already reporting losses

FarSounder joins Seabed 2030 in Mapping the World’s Oceans

AJOT Newsroom | November 07, 2023 | Maritime

Norvic brand relaunch highlights customer demand for ‘straight forward’ shipping services

AJOT Newsroom | November 07, 2023 | Maritime

Global shipowners and operator’s flexible and personal approach to tackling logistical challenges facing cargo owners aims to disrupt a legacy market...