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Stas Margaronis | March 26, 2021

FMC orders 10 ocean carriers and 17 marine terminals to report on demurrage and detention practices

In response to complaints by U.S. exporters and Democratic and Republican Congressional representatives, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced that it was ordering 10 ocean carriers and 17 marine terminals to report on demurrage and detention practices and penalties assessed on shippers as well as the availability of empty containers for U.S. exporters to ship their goods.

Suez Canal has supported 2,335 container crossings since November

Bloomberg | March 26, 2021 | Maritime

Dislodging the Suez Canal ship said to need at least a week

Ann Koh, Salma El Wardany and Brendan Murray | March 26, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Suez Crisis isn’t deterring orders for mega container ships

Bloomberg | March 25, 2021 | Logistics | Maritime | Liner Shipping

A huge container ship blocking one of the world’s busiest waterways has done little to deter shipping companies from ordering similarly mega-sized vessels.

Toilet paper is next likely victim of world’s container crisis

Bloomberg | March 25, 2021 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

The world really doesn’t need more toilet paper problems. But unfortunately the biggest producer of wood pulp -- the raw material for products including bath tissue -- is warning that the global crunch in shipping containers could start creating supply snags.

NAPA, MOL and ClassNK agree to joint further development for a comprehensive navigational risk monitoring system

AJOT Newsroom | March 25, 2021 | Maritime | Technology

42.5% increase in stranded vessel capacity in less than 24 hours

AJOT Newsroom | March 25, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Yang Ming net profit reaches $404.9M in 2020

AJOT Newsroom | March 25, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

New record result for Blue Water

AJOT Newsroom | March 25, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

In 2019, the Blue Water Group presented a record profit of 25.7 M EUR. The Danish transport group continues its strong development and has recently presented its annual accounts for 2020 showing a record profit of 25.8 M EUR.

CMA CGM THC update - South Africa import/export

AJOT Newsroom | March 25, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Logistics

Bloomberg | March 25, 2021

Suez Canal choked for third day as elite team tackles stuck ship

A huge backlog of ships was building up around the Suez Canal for a third day as an elite salvage team set about the monumental challenge of freeing the container vessel that’s blocking the crucial waterway.

Iranian missile hit Israeli-owned ship in Arabian Sea

Bloomberg | March 25, 2021 | Maritime

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AJOT Newsroom | March 25, 2021

Maersk Eureka incident on MSC’S Sequoia service

Maersk has informed MSC that the container ship, MAERSK EUREKA, deployed on its Sequoia service, had to stop at sea due to a damaged fuel pump on March 12th while en route to Long Beach, CA.

Big container lines consider diverting ships around Africa

Bloomberg | March 25, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Ever Given situation report

AJOT Newsroom | March 25, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Suez blockage is a signal of what’s ahead as ships get bigger

Bloomberg | March 25, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Ships larger than three soccer fields show why Suez is blocked

Bloomberg | March 25, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Massive ship blocking Suez Canal paralyzes trade for second day

Bloomberg | March 24, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Tugs and diggers have so far failed to dislodge a massive container ship stuck in the Suez Canal on Wednesday, increasing the chances of prolonged delays in what is arguably the world’s most important waterway.

Damen teams up with MO4 to support sustainable energy production offshore

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2021 | Energy | Maritime | Technology

Damen Shipyards Group has teamed up with MO4 to take a step towards the digitalisation of offshore wind farm operations. This strategic alliance pairs Damen’s Triton monitoring platform with MO4 motion forecasting knowledge, offering data analytic based services. Vessel operation will become more effective and safety levels will increase at the same time.

Jotun launches HullKeeper, an advanced hull optimization program

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2021 | Maritime | Technology

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