Just a month before the peak weeks of the Christmas shopping season, some Norman business owners say they still have incomplete order fillings and difficulty sourcing certain items as secured container ships continue to overload ports and factories have limited access to raw materials. According to The Toy Association, the …
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Kwakiutl chief fears freight containers could have lasting effects on the environment on the BC coast
A hereditary chief of the Kwakiutl First Nation on Northern Vancouver Island has raised concerns about the long-term environmental impact of dozens of freight containers lost at sea in the area. More than 100 containers broke loose from MV Zim Kinston near the mouth of the Strait of Juan de …
Read More »Due to the driver shortage, shipping companies cannot move goods quickly
LOS ANGELES (KABC) – Trucks move almost three quarters of all goods in the United States. The problem since the pandemic is that there aren’t enough drivers. Industry officials say there is a shortage of around 80,000 drivers across the country. Shawn Yadon of the California Trucking Association says, “Part …
Read More »Port of Moray named as the base for huge offshore wind farm
“It will take Buckie Harbor to the next level”: Port of Moray named as the base for massive offshore wind farm calendar A symbol of a desk calendar. Abort A symbol of a circle with a diagonal line. Caret A symbol of a block arrow pointing to the right. E-mail …
Read More »Russian cargo ship delivers early Halloween treats to the International Space Station
An unmanned Russian cargo ship connected to the International Space Station late Friday (October 29) to deliver nearly 3 tons of supplies and some goodies just before Halloween. The supply ship called Progress 79 docked at the space station two days later on Friday Launch into orbit from the Baikonur …
Read More »Russian freighter docks at the International Space Station – Spaceflight Now
The Russian cargo ship Progress MS-18 approaches the International Space Station on Friday evening. Photo credit: NASA TV / Spaceflight Now Two days after taking off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, a Russian Progress freighter docked autonomously on Friday at the International Space Station to deliver almost three tons …
Read More »NEDO selects methane slip reduction project for next generation ship development
Save in reading list Published by Lydia Woellwarth, editor LNG industry, Friday, October 29, 2021 4:35 PM Hitachi Zosen Corp., Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd (MOL) and Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd (YPT) have “Development of Methane Slip Reduction Technology from LNG-Powered Ships by Improving Catalysts and Engines” (hereinafter referred to …
Read More »What is the huge shortage of shipping containers and could it ruin your Christmas?
If you were to classify the most momentous inventions of mankind, the shipping container probably wouldn’t score a mention. This sober metal box could never keep up with the bike, Gutenberg’s printing press or the internet, right? Wrong, says Anna Nagurney, an operations expert at the University of Massachusetts. Lovers …
Read More »This satellite video shows how cargo ship backlogs in southern California ports rose from 0 to 100 in 2 years
Marine Exchange of Southern California Spire Maritime satellite data shows how traffic congestion has evolved in California. The residues in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach broke several records this year. Check out the Spire Maritime video to see the crisis grow to over 100 cargo ships. Look …
Read More »Eidesvik Offshore CEO is retiring after 16 years
Norwegian offshore shipowner Eidesvik Offshore said on Thursday, its CEO and President Jan Fredrik Meling would leave the position at the as planned Age 65, effective December 31, 2021, after more than 16 years in office. January 2022, the company’s CCO, Gitte Gard Talmo, will replace Meling, who has served …
Read More »Exxon is by far the best bet on Guyana’s offshore oil boom
Global energy super major ExxonMobil is one of the few western energy companies investing in the development of Guyana’s burgeoning oil industry. The oil super major has gained experience since the first high quality oil discovery in 2015 in the 6.6 million acre Stabroek Block, in which Exxon is the …
Read More »Russian Progress supply ship about to take off from Baikonur – Spaceflight Now
A Soyuz 2.1a rocket is on its launch pad at the Baikonur spaceport in Kazakhstan. Soyuz will launch the Progress MS-18 supply ship for the International Space Station. Photo credit: Roscosmos A Soyuz rocket is ready to launch Russia’s Progress MS-18 supply ship from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Wednesday …
Read More »Fires on a cargo ship off the coast of BC can take days to be extinguished: Coast Guard | Energiestadt.de
“The firefighters use individual tactics to fight these fires,” he said. “It is currently estimated that it will take two to three days to get the ship ready for further rescue operations.” Danaos Shipping Co., the ship’s owner, said in a statement Tuesday that it has been working with Canadian …
Read More »AMP issues supply chain letter to DOT secretary Buttigieg about reliable and resilient American shipping
The American Maritime Partnership today publicly released a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg underscoring the continued reliability of American maritime services despite the current supply chain crisis. American shipping provides security to American customers and consumers, unaffected by supply chain disruptions and congestion affecting global shipping and …
Read More »Latest News Updates: 3M, Hasbro, and GE Results Show Impact Of Supply Chain Issues
South Korea’s economic growth slowed in the third quarter as strong exports were offset by weak domestic consumption due to the country’s toughest Covid-19 restrictions, clouding the Bank of Korea’s prospects for another rate hike this year. The gross domestic product rose 0.3 percent from July to September, slowed from …
Read More »Ship lost 40 containers near the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a potential wake-up call due to a port congestion
Ship protection gains importance after the container ship Zim Kingston lost near the Strait of Juan de Fuca 40. SEATTLE – The U.S. Coast Guard in Seattle is opening up more options for large container ships to escape severe weather, especially as ships continue to wait a week or more …
Read More »Coast Guard says fire on cargo ship off BC under control, but lost cargoes still pose a risk
The embattled Earl of Calgary. Sean Chu was officially sworn in again to represent the region, despite allegations of a 24-year sex scandal that erupted shortly before election day. Chu was sworn in by the Court of Queen’s Bench Justice John Rooke. Calgary mayor-elect Jyoti Gondek previously said she would …
Read More »Uber Freight partners with Marqeta and Branch to offer faster payments and fuel bonuses to carriers
Marqeta’s advanced card issuing platform and Branch digital wallet allow Uber Freight to pay carriers after each load, bringing innovation and transparency to the trucking industry LAS VEGAS, October 25, 2021– (BUSINESS WIRE) – On stage at Money 20/20, Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuance platform, today announced …
Read More »MingYang supplies wind turbines for Vietnam’s largest tidal wind farm
MingYang Smart Energy has signed a supply contract with PowerChina International Group for the 375 MW offshore wind project Ca Mau in Vietnam, currently the largest tidal wind power project in the country. The Chinese wind turbine manufacturer will deliver 75 of its MySE 5.0-166 offshore wind turbines for the …
Read More »Governor Ron DeSantis urges shipping companies to divert ships to Florida
Courtesy Governor Ron DeSantis Posted on October 24, 2021 6:45 PM by The maritime executive The governor of Florida is asking shipping companies to consider sending their overcrowded boxing ships on the west coast to his state’s east coast, where there is enough capacity to moor large ships and offload …
Read More »Tug fights fire on cargo ship off Canada | The Canberra times
News, latest news A tug spent the night fighting a container fire that broke out on a cargo ship carrying mining chemicals off British Columbia, the Canadian Coast Guard says, adding it will continue to monitor the situation. Sixteen crew members were removed from MV Zim Kingston on Saturday while …
Read More »The USA’s first 10,000-tonne sea patrol ship, Haixun 09, in action
China launched its first 10,000-tonne class maritime patrol vessel Haixun 09 on Saturday with the most advanced technologies and strong comprehensive capabilities. Photo: VCG China launched its first 10,000 tonne class maritime patrol ship Haixun 09 on Saturday with the most advanced technologies and strong comprehensive capabilities, and the ship …
Read More »Offshore wind moves from the talking to the doing phase
No industry promises a radical transformation of the Irish economy like the offshore wind sector. Only when the oil and gas sector once made the promise of energy self-sufficiency under the waves, proponents and promoters of the growing new sector now argue that the fierce winds on Irish waters held …
Read More »The supply side: In-store fulfillment lacks speed and accuracy
As they serve as a fulfillment center for online retail stores, stores have become indispensable as online sales continue to grow. A new report from McKinsey Group found that despite incredible innovation amid the pandemic, retailers still need to use stores as fulfillment centers for pickup and delivery orders. McKinsey …
Read More »Cargo ship collides with boat off the coast of Tamil Nadu, two fishermen “thrown out”, 17 injured
A cargo ship collided with a fishing boat off the coast of Tamil Nadu and in the impact two fishermen, part of a crew of 17, were “thrown out” and the Coast Guard rescued them on Saturday. The clash was due to “negligence” and injured 17 fishermen and “damaged” the …
Read More »Freight shipping market size, growth by 2028
New Jersey, United States, – the Cargo shipping market Verified Market Research’s report is a carefully conducted study. Experts with proven references and a high reputation within the research community have provided an in-depth analysis of the topic, bringing in their unparalleled domain knowledge and extensive research experience. They offer …
Read More »Could Crocs’ supply chain mitigation steps work for others? – RetailWire
October 22, 2021 Facing both overseas factory closures and port congestion in the US, Crocs on Thursday unveiled a multi-tier plan to circumvent supply chain challenges and push for another year of strong growth in 2022. The manufacturer of clog shoes reported that sales in the third quarter rose by …
Read More »The shipping debacle will lead to higher prices in the long run, says the chairman of the Florida Ports Council
PORT EVERGLADES, Florida – Although Governor Ron DeSantis has opened Florida’s seaports for operations, a surge in demand and a crippled US supply chain could lead to soaring prices across the board, said the chairman of the Florida Ports Council. “It really is a perfect storm,” Florida Ports Council chairman …
Read More »Russian cargo ship carries out a new one-day parking space swap at the space station
To update: Russia’s Progress 78 resupply spacecraft was successfully undocked from the Poisk module of the space station late Wednesday (October 20) and is currently scheduled to dock with the Nauka module on Friday (October 22) at 12:24 a.m. EDT (0424 GMT). You can watch a live webcast of the …
Read More »Sixth Forum for International Cooperation in the Maritime Silk Road Port in Ningbo, East China on Wed.
Released: October 21, 2021 at 6:56 pm MDT|Updated: 1 hour ago BEIJING, Oct 21, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Nov. Maritime silk road The Port International Cooperation Forum, one of the activities on the occasion of the Maritime Day of China, opened on Wednesday in the city of Ningbo in …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE Israel is considering a new pipeline to boost gas exports to Egypt
A view of a gas plant from the Suez desert road outside of Cairo, Egypt, September 1, 2020. REUTERS / Amr Abdallah Dalsh / File Photo Israel and Egypt hold talks on new onshore pipeline ministries New Pipeline Expected to Cost $ 200 Million – Industry Sources Pipeline will increase …
Read More »Tesla Achieves Record Third Quarter Profits Despite Parts Shortages And Ship Delays – CBS San Francisco
PALO ALTO (AP) – Record electric vehicle sales last summer amid a shortage of computer chips and other materials brought Bay Area-based automaker Tesla Inc. the highest quarterly net income in history. The company said Wednesday that it earned $ 1.62 billion in the third quarter, beating the old record …
Read More »Cargo Ship Order Backlog in Southern California Ports Reaches All-Time High | Supply chain crisis
The backlog of cargo ships in Southern California hit an all-time high this week as a supply chain crisis continues to overwhelm America’s busiest port complex. On Tuesday, more than 100 ships waited outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to unload thousands of containers. The backlog has …
Read More »You can see an increase in your clothing prices, here is why
ZoneCreative / Getty Images / iStockphoto You have your favorite shop, your favorite designer, your favorites for functional fashion and a great price. However, don’t be surprised if the tags are priced above average the next time you shop. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index, …
Read More »North Star Shipping sets sail for profitable work in the renewable energy sector
North Star Shipping, which has made its fortune providing emergency and supply vessels to oil and gas companies in the North Sea, believes that most of its business over the next five years will “simply” be in the renewable energy sector. The company, which has been owned by partner-led Basalt …
Read More »The supply voltage: the story of these container ships swaying off the coast | Local news
You might want to add patience and flexibility to your Christmas shopping list this year. And have a plan B in case it doesn’t work out. By Tuesday, a record 100 container ships were waiting off the coast of Long Beach and Los Angeles to load and unload, and 45 …
Read More »Amazon’s new net zero carbon pledge focuses on marine fuels
Amazon and IKEA are among the big companies pushing the maritime industry to introduce carbon-free fuel sources for ships by 2040. According to the Clean Air Task Force, which worked with the Aspen Institute on a plan to accelerate a carbon-free shipping marketplace among the world’s largest cargo ship owners, …
Read More »The shipping industry is facing ESG heat from lenders
A view of stacked shipping containers in Southampton Docks, Southampton, UK 18th October 2021. Image taken with a drone. REUTERS / Matthew Childs LONDON, October 19 (Reuters) – According to the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), banks are demanding much more environmentally friendly funding for shipping companies as investor pressure grows …
Read More »Crowley expands in Rhode Island with new offshore wind power
Crowley Maritime Corporation and Governor Dan McKee today announced the opening of the company’s new Rhode Island office to advance the development and operation of offshore wind turbines. The New Energy Division’s new office, located in the CIC Providence in the Innovation and Design District, will lead Crowley’s delivery of …
Read More »Are container ship backups and supply chain disruptions a communist conspiracy?
Brandy is still there struggle an “infodemic” of rumors and misinformation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and you can help. Find out what we learned and how to vaccinate yourself against COVID-19 misinformation. Read the latest vaccine fact checks. Submit any questionable rumors and “advice” you come across. Become a founding …
Read More »Maritime Administration discovers well-preserved 150-year-old cargo ship
The Swedish Maritime Administration discovered a remarkably well-preserved ship at a depth of around 35 meters during sea measurements outside Umea last month. The location of the wreck outside of Holmsund was determined according to the reports from Vrak. It was the English cargo ship Annie that sank in 1891, …
Read More »Scrubber-equipped VLCCs shine in a weak market – ShipInsight
Shipping analyst Vortexa reports how scrubber installations have shaped the employability and demand of VLCC tankers in a globally depressed crude oil freight market. Before the pandemic, the most important questions of the shipping industry revolved around the IMO 2020. Specifically, the main concerns concerned the delivery quantities of the …
Read More »Airborne volunteers look for migrants crossing the Mediterranean but struggle to get authorities to rescue them
As dozens of African migrants crossed the Mediterranean on a flimsy white rubber dinghy, a small plane circling 300 meters above sea watched closely their attempt to reach Europe. The twin-engine Seabird, which belongs to the German non-governmental organization Sea-Watch, has the task of documenting human rights violations against migrants …
Read More »The Shenzhou-13 crew accesses the space station’s cargo module
Beijing, October 17th (EFE) .- The crew of the Chinese Shenzhou-13 spacecraft that entered the China-built space station this Saturday accessed the Tianzhou-3 module, a supply ship that will enter Beijing on Saturday All started. Last month. The China Manned Mission Space Agency reported today through a statement posted on …
Read More »Freight flow imbalance is the real capacity problem
Chart of the week: Truckstop.com 7 day van price per mile Los Angeles to Dallas and Dallas to Los Angeles SONAR: TSTOPVRPM.LAXDAL, TSTOPVRPM.DALLAX The main reason for the current shortage of truck loading capacity is the intensification of the majority of goods movements from west to east. This relationship is …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE China wants to hold US liquefied natural gas in the energy crisis
SINGAPORE / NEW YORK, Oct.15 (Reuters) – Major Chinese energy companies are in advanced talks with U.S. exporters to secure long-term supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as rising gas prices and domestic power shortages raise concerns about fuel safety in the country Land increase, said multiple sources. At least …
Read More »Delays in California ports bring more cargo ships to Portland
Dozens of ships wait off the coast of California to unload their cargo, caused by a supply chain problem exacerbated by pandemic standstills and a labor shortage. PORTLAND, Oregon – More ships are entering Portland to avoid multi-day delays in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, California. Dozens …
Read More »Ships stowing outside US ports idling out pollutants | Supply chain crisis
D.Tons of huge cargo ships decked out with tall stacks of colorful containers still line the coast of Southern California. As part of a shipping bottleneck that plagues US ports, the ships – their diesel-powered engines are always on fire – also pump out pollutants while they are anchored off …
Read More »GTT offers HHI. Membrane containment technology and intelligent solutions
Posted on October 15, 2021 3:56 PM by The maritime executive [By: GTT] GTT was commissioned by its partner, the Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), to develop the cryogenic fuel tanks for two container ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The two new ships, each with a capacity …
Read More »Rising prices flatter US retail sales; Demand for goods remains strong
Retail sales up 0.7% in September Higher prices helped increase revenue Core Retail Sales Up 0.8%; August corrected slightly upwards WASHINGTON, Oct.15 (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in part in September as more expensive automobiles boosted dealership revenue, but there are fears that supply bottlenecks could disrupt the …
Read More »The mess in the supply chain may not be resolved once container ships are unloaded – NBC 7 San Diego
Cory Whitlock threw up his hands. âIt’s insane. It’s frustrating, “said the owner of the Whitlock Surf Experience in Oceanside. “Who are you talking to? Who do you go for help with supplies?” Whitlock is one of countless business owners trying to source supplies and inventory to keep their business …
Read More »Newly formed alliance for renewable energies aims to improve supply chain and cost efficiency
The offshore energy providers Aker Solutions ASA, DeepOcean Norway AS and Solstad Offshore ASA have founded the Windstaller Alliance. The new partnership aims to provide cost effective and complete product delivery, manufacturing and marine services within the offshore wind industry and other offshore renewable energies. The Windstaller Alliance will pool …
Read More »Port of Houston highlights Amazon containers as cargo ship unloads
Amazon containers are unloaded from a general cargo ship (Port of Houston) Published October 14, 2021 16:18 by The maritime executive With the expectation that the supply chain disruptions and the shortages of containers and ships will continue during this year’s Christmas season and possibly well into 2022, retailers continue …
Read More »UN chief urges airlines and shipping companies to do more to reduce emissions | Greenhouse gas emissions
Airlines and shipping companies have failed to cut their greenhouse gas emissions and must make new commitments on the climate crisis as the world prepares for a tough climate summit, the UN Secretary-General said. António Guterres criticized the current efforts as insufficient and warned that they would lead to catastrophic …
Read More »Container ship owners see a boom until 2022
The unprecedented demand for container ships is not going to end anytime soon, according to executives at companies that lease ships to shipping companies. Their overwhelming confidence is another ominous sign for ailing freight shippers – and another signal that inflation may persist. Managers of container ship leasing companies (so-called …
Read More »CA Oil Spill: Oiled Birds Die, SHIP Act, Fallout In Spill’s Wake
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Half of the nearly 80 birds and fish recovered off the Huntington Beach coast after the oil pipeline leak have died, officials said. Of the 73 birds recovered, 45 have died, according to the Oiled Wildlife Care Network. At least nine dead fish were also recovered. …
Read More »The White House is fighting the looming Christmas crisis
There are growing fears among retailers that Washingtonâs efforts right now can do little to save the important Christmas shopping season. “There is no political intervention that can do this, and there may not be human intervention that can do it because this problem will now last well into next …
Read More »Start Your Christmas Shopping Now: Worldwide shipping delays are expected to worsen during peak retail season
CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – Experts say international shipping delays this Christmas season could cause problems. The supply chain has been secured for months due to the pandemic and the high season in retail is imminent. It is due to a shortage of labor in several industries and a high demand …
Read More »Didn’t miss Kim Jong Un feel uncomfortable, instead design NK logos: report
The North Korean leader mysteriously disappeared from the public eye several times in 2021. NK News found the dates coincided with the times Kim was evaluating designs for national projects. Experts have speculated that Kim, who appeared to have lost weight that year, was on sick leave. Loading Something is …
Read More »$ 109 billion offshore wind supply chain over 10 years
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (AP) – A group studying the economics of offshore wind in the United States says that emerging industries will be worth $ 109 billion to build and operate over the next 10 years for companies in their supply chain will be. The Special Initiative on Offshore Wind …
Read More »The truck industry is facing a hiring and loyalty crisis
Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the trucking industry lost 6% of its 1.52 million workers before the pandemic. DALLAS, Texas – Nationwide freight carriers scramble to meet shipping requirements as they desperately try to attract more drivers into the American supply chain pipeline. According to the American …
Read More »Texas’ Harbor Island Terminal provides marine facilities for wind energy projects
Harbor Island of the Aransas Terminal Company Aransas Terminal Company has redesigned and reopened Harbor Island’s shipping terminals to serve the freight business for wind energy projects and the utility and service sectors of the offshore oil industry in southern Texas. While the current shipments of wind components via the …
Read More »Avenir LNG takes over 7,500 m3 bunker delivery ship
The ship is the first in a series of four LNG delivery vessels delivered by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co. Image source: Avenir LNG Gas company Avenir LNG has a. accepted 7,500 m3 Delivery ship for terminal supply and bunkering in the Mediterranean. the Avenir aspiration is now …
Read More »Southern California ship traffic jams slow down Philly Harbor
October 10, 2021 If you passed the Port of Philadelphia recently, you may have noticed a significant drop in shipping activity. According to some accounts, the docks are mostly empty. Before that, however, the port did not have much growth. The most recently published figures from 2019 show a decline …
Read More »Delivery delays plunge the book industry into nerve-wracking chaos
By Gerry Smith and Augusta Saraiva (Bloomberg) – As of late August, five container ships left China with 65,000 copies of a monograph celebrating the career of filmmaker Spike Lee. They were heading for a congested port near Los Angeles, where dozens of ships waited offshore for an opportunity to …
Read More »Evergrande debt deadline, outlook for chip offering, Uniqlo results
Welcome to your week in Asia. This week starts with a thrill: Chinese property developer Evergrande faces another debt payment deadline on Monday. Investors will be closely following a number of Chinese economic indicators throughout the week for more clues about the country’s financial health. Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing and …
Read More »Local ports are feeling global ripples in the supply chain | Local business
âThe port staff works closely with the beneficial owners and Local 21 to load or unload a ship as safely and efficiently as possible, to provide an open berth for the next ship and thus to reduce congestion on the river,â said Clay. With bottlenecks across the supply chain, Clay …
Read More »San Diego has a role to play in alleviating “containergeddon” as the Christmas retail crisis approaches
FILE PHOTO: The congested Los Angeles Harbor is shown in San Pedro on September 29th. REUTERS / Mike Blake The Flying Buttress once glided across the oceans and brought essential goods such as grain to all corners of the world. Now it hides various treasures: Paw Patrol Movie Towers and …
Read More »Port and shipping industry sees recovery
Aerial view of Manila South Harbor FILE PHOTO The port and shipping industry expects cargo volume to grow as manufacturing activity increases and major economies rebounded strongly. International shipping companies see a slow but stable recovery in the remaining months of the year as demand for shipping increases and freight …
Read More »Climate coalition calls on Ikea to “abandon dirty ships” by 2030
The climate and health coalition Ship It Zero is calling on Ikea to switch to emission-free shipping by 2030. The coalition handed a petition signed by nearly 20,000 buyers to the company’s headquarters in Delft, the Netherlands, on Thursday urging Ikea to “abandon dirty ships”. Ship It Zero is managed …
Read More »LJUNGSTRÖM selected as main supplier for New York’s newest offshore wind project
Released: October 8, 2021 at 2:56 p.m. CDT|Updated: 8 hours ago WELLSVILLE, NY, October 8, 2021 / PRNewswire / – LJUNGSTRӦM has a contract with. signed Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. to provide specialized structural steel work for New Yorks Sunrise wind project, which is the largest offshore wind supply …
Read More »AkzoNobel supports the shipping industry’s carbon neutral roadmap with the introduction of the Intertrac® HullCare solution, which offers operators unmatched fuel and emissions savings
AkzoNobel offers ship owners additional control over ship efficiency and environmental performance by introducing its new hull management solution, which guarantees a speed loss of up to 1% over a period of ten years. Intertrac® HullCare combines powerful hull coating technology from AkzoNobel’s International® range, state-of-the-art Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) …
Read More »Cargo ship denies role; Pictures of cracked pipeline released
The Rotterdam Express anchored a few miles offshore last week. The shipowners say they don’t believe the ship was involved in the disaster. Up to 144,000 gallons of oil leaked before the leak stopped. HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – The company that owns a huge cargo ship that was scrutinized when …
Read More »The world’s largest 14 MW offshore wind turbine goes into operation
GE Renewable Energy recently announced that the prototype Haliade-X 14 wind turbine has started operating at 14 megawatts. The prototype was installed in the port city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Just 10 months ago, the company announced a 13 MW wind turbine that could power a house for two …
Read More »“Containergeddon”: Supply crisis drives Walmart and rivals to rent their own ships
Major US retailers are chartering ships amid supply shortages Dozens of container ships are stuck in ports on the US west coast Companies that rely on Asian supplies are facing a tough Christmas season Shipping companies can benefit from rising container rates LOS ANGELES, October 7 (Reuters) – The Flying …
Read More »Tanker Cargo Ship Market Size, Growth, and Key Companies – Anhui Peida Ship Engineering, Astilleros Jose Valia, Astilleros Zamakona, Bodewes Shipyards BV, Brodosplit Shipyard, Construcciones Navales Del Norte, CSBC Corporation
New Jersey, United States, – The report gives an overview of the Tanker cargo ship market and provides a detailed analysis of the industry. It includes a comprehensive analysis of the regions and the competitors associated with the market. The report provides an overview of the current market scenario as …
Read More »The maritime intelligence platform Greywing collects seed capital from investors like Flexport – TechCrunch
Founded in 2019, based in Singapore Gray wings was created to help ship operators and other members of the maritime industry make critical decisions. It includes tools for crew change management, predictive reporting of potential risks such as piracy, and pandemic-related updates to travel restrictions. Greywing today announced the launch …
Read More »Posts spread unsubstantiated claims about the cause of cargo ship backups
Container ships are anchored in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, waiting to be unloaded on September 20th. Photo: Mario Tama / Getty Images One Facebook post says the Biden administration is “orchestrating” product shortages by banning foreign ships from entering US ports. “Welcome. To. Communist. America. Where. …
Read More »SLPA successfully supports damaged container ship
The MV Thalassa Patris, a 370-meter-long container ship operated by Evergreen Line, interrupted her journey from Singapore to Europe via Suez in the Lacadive Sea north of the Maldives and sailed to Colombo when the crew members discovered a freight container on board that after passing Sri. Smoke emitted from …
Read More »Wind – Vineyard Wind wants to convert the port of Salem into an offshore wind port
Vineyard Wind estimates that the project would create up to an estimated 400 full-time equivalents (FTE) during the port revitalization and up to an additional 500 FTEs in the first five years of operation for the construction and deployment of wind projects as well as for the day -total port …
Read More »Shipping industry outlines roadmap for achieving net zero CO2 emissions by 2050
A shipping industry trade group, which represents over 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has proposed a bold new plan to help the industry achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, doubling the ambitions of the International Maritime Organization’s goal . The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has tabled plans …
Read More »Construction begins on the quayside for GE’s Blade Plant in the UK
Construction has begun on the wharf at the Teesworks site, where GE Renewable Energy will build its offshore wind turbine blade manufacturing facility. UK contractor Graham was hired to work on the development of the new South Bank Quay, a 1.2 kilometer heavy lift quay on the banks of the …
Read More »Ship anchor suspected in broken pipeline that contaminated beaches
port of Los Angeles-Long Beach on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. (AP Photo / Eugene Garcia)” title=”A couple of cargo ships are anchored offshore and share space with several oil rigs before heading into the port of Los Angeles-Long Beach on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. (AP Photo / Eugene Garcia)” loading=”lazy”/> …
Read More »Port Panama City has a delivery backlog
PANAMA CITY, Florida (WJHG / WECP) – A record high number of cargo ships are behind the California coast due to the pandemic. The Marine Exchange of California announced that on September 21, 153 ships were stuck on the coast. If you’ve been to restaurants in the area recently, you …
Read More »Shipping industry promises ‘net zero’ | The speaker review
BERLIN – A large group in the shipping industry said Tuesday that its members will aim for ânet zeroâ carbon emissions by 2050 after the global aviation industry committed to the same goal a day earlier. The current goal of the International Maritime Organization, a United Nations agency, is to …
Read More »Numerous ships waited to unload in a Californian port that had leaked
By Jessica Resnick-Ault and Nichola Groom LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Reuters) – Port data says record numbers of ships blocked the port complex near the California oil spill this weekend as investigators investigate whether a ship’s anchor may have hit a pipeline to cause the leak. More than 3,000 barrels of …
Read More »Coca-Cola becomes bulkers amid the chaos of container shipping
The chaos in container shipping has forced some brands like Home Depot, Ikea, and Costco to get creative with their supply chains. We can now add The Coca-Cola Company to the list. According to Alan Smith, Procurement Director of Global Logistics at the beverage giant, the company has thought outside …
Read More »ABB joins a widespread call to accelerate the decarbonization of shipping
The call to action to decarbonise shipping calls on governments to accelerate shipping ambitions to reduce emissions Clean technologies will play a critical role in improving engine efficiency and enabling clean fuel usage ABB has joined more than 155 companies calling on governments to help decarbonise shipping by 2050. IMO) …
Read More »British North Sea expects a flood of orders and a short supply of oil rigs
According to a new analysis, the UK North Sea is likely to be heading for a tighter supply of oil rigs as a spate of deferred drilling contracts for the next year emerges. Last year, Bassoe Offshore (now Esgian) predicted that oil rig demand could increase in 2021 due to …
Read More »How supply chain chaos and sky-high costs could last through 2023
Supply chain problems and port congestion are now receiving central bank attention given their impact on inflation. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently lamented: âIt’s frustrating to see that the bottlenecks and supply chain problems are not getting better. Actually ⦠[they are] apparently getting worse. “ Powell predicts that …
Read More »The ship that became a bomb
The sudden cancellation of the Safer inspection shocked Ratcliffe. âI’ve always understood that there is a huge risk here in terms of environmental and humanitarian impact,â he told me. âBut I honestly believed that we would come to a solution relatively quickly.â When the Houthis withdrew their support for an …
Read More »Adani Ports wants to enter the Bengali maritime sector
Adani Ports, which is rapidly expanding its east coast network, will enter the maritime sector in West Bengal as it emerged as the top bidder to operate a berth in the Haldia Dock Complex, an official said Monday. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd outbid city-based Ripley & Co …
Read More »Pakistani minister abandoned offshore plans because of “concerns” about the tax authority | Pakistan
A minister in the Pakistani government of Imran Khan withdrew from planned investments in offshore tax havens after he was told that his country’s tax authorities would be informed, documents in the Pandora papers show. Chaudhry Moonis Elahi, Khan’s Minister for Water Resources and a member of an influential family …
Read More »West Virginia, National Industry Experts Warn, Recruitment, Supply Chain Issues Will Affect Christmas Shopping Season | State newspaper news
CLARKSBURG – Analysts predicted a shortage of supplies and a shortage of retail workers this holiday season, which could lead to higher prices, less variety and delivery delays. The supply chain slowed across the board in the United States in 2021. These complications have caused several problems, such as the …
Read More »In Asia, supply and power shortages are affecting growth
Many export-dependent Asian countries are faced with delivery bottlenecks, power outages and other problems. Information released on Thursday showed that Japan’s factory production has slowed and expectations of China’s production have weakened. Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corporation was the latest automaker to freeze production lines for several days due to a …
Read More »Global supply chain problems could be more at risk than Christmas shopping – Corridor News
By Brent D. Sadler | RealClearWire A The global shipping crisis has been brewing quietly for months. Soon there will be layoffs, higher prices and fewer offers in the grocery store. In time, it could threaten the security of our nation. Vice President Kamala Harris caught a glimpse of the …
Read More »Italian ship rescues 65 migrant boat fleeing Libya
Shortly afterwards, a Libyan coast guard ship arrived to inspect the empty boat. It is common for Libyan authorities to recover engines after rescue operations. The Asso Ventinove reported that all rescued people, including five children, appeared in good health. In radio communications with the Seabird, the captain said he …
Read More »Pacific nations want to reduce CO2 emissions in the shipping industry
October 1, 2021 The Pacific countries have joined their vulnerable Asian counterparts in decarbonising the shipping industry by 2050. Eleven climate-endangered Asian nations supported the Call of the Climate Vulnerable Forum to the International Maritime Organization, which plans a CO2 tax of 100 US dollars for shipping companies by 2025. …
Read More »Container costs from China to the US hit a record high in September
The port of Savannah is trying to clear the backlog of cargo ships. Ashley Webster from FOX Business with more. The cost of moving shipping containers between China and the US rose to a record high in September. According to Freighto’s Index, the average cost of shipping a standard rectangular …
Read More »Masts of a sunken cargo ship with 1,400 tons of explosives are to be removed in 2022
In 2022, the masts of a sunken cargo ship carrying 1,400 tons of explosives are to be removed. The SS Richard Montgomery sank and split in two off the coast of Sheerness in August 1944 with tons of explosives on board. For more than 70 years it has remained submerged …
Read More »The Fiji Times »Unsung Heroes: Tribute to the Seafarers
Despite the impact of the pandemic, the maritime and shipping sectors kept trade in Fiji. Minister of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya, said in his speech on World Shipping Day that seaports remained open during the pandemic and provided medicines, food and essentials. âAs a result, the spirit, …
Read More »Even with new cranes, the port of Boston will not alleviate the US shipping crisis
“It would be a mistake to see this as a gigantic opportunity for a port like Boston,” said Hauke ââKite-Powell, senior analyst at Marsoft, a Boston-based maritime research company. Fortunately, according to Lisa Wieland, executive director of the Massachusetts Port Authority, that was never the goal. âOur strategy is to …
Read More »Greek shipping companies and chief engineer charged with covering up deliberate pollution by bulk carriers
The Greek owner and operator, as well as a senior engineer, were charged Thursday in U.S. federal court in New Orleans for violating environmental and safety laws related to MV Joanna, a registered bulk carrier in the Marshall Islands The grand jury’s four-person indictment alleges that Empire Bulkers Ltd., Joanna …
Read More »No, the securing of cargo ships off the coast of Southern California is not due to a “standstill in the established supply chain”
In the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, there are record-breaking numbers of cargo ships off the coast. However, it is falsely claimed on social media that these ships are being deliberately prevented from unloading their cargo. People have been sharing pictures of the freighters online, speculating as to …
Read More »Maersk and China Classification Society collaborate on decarbonization R&D
Maersk and CCS collaborate on decarbonization projects (file photo) Posted on October 1, 2021 3:49 PM by The maritime executive AP Moller – Maersk and the China Classification Society (CCS) have continued their efforts to be at the forefront of the shipping industry‘s decarbonization efforts and have signed a framework …
Read More »Vineyard Wind secures huge area in Salem
In cooperation with the city of Salem and the Crowley Maritime Corporation, Vineyard Wind has secured a large piece of land at the port of Salem for use as an offshore wind port. The main plan for the property is to build and stage the Commonwealth Wind Project, a Vineyard …
Read More »Cameron Closes $ 1.4 Million OFAC Case for Violating Ukraine-Russia Sanctions (Part I of II) | Michael Volkov
In two enforcement actions, OFAC has settled here and here two separate cases involving subsidiaries of Schlumberger Limited – the first with Cameron International Corporation and the second, Schlumberger Rod Lift, Inc., a former subsidiary acquired by Lufkin Rod Lift , Inc. Cameron agreed to pay $ 1.423 million to …
Read More »Why buyers find so many products in short supply
You have probably noticed empty shelves or delivery delays in everything by now of trucks and Toilet paper to Toys and smartphones. Even supermarkets, Restaurants and school canteens are missing programs. A reason? A labor shortage along the Supply chain, the abbreviation for a series of steps that goods move …
Read More »Why Thanksgiving and Christmas Are Getting More Expensive: Warnings of the Collapse of the Supply Chain System
New footage received from DailyMail.com shows the extent of the problem facing United States supply chains with more than a dozen cargo ships and oil tankers anchored in New York Harbor waiting to unload their goods. The huge ships are loaded with products that, due to a lack of dock …
Read More »Diverse times | Siglar Carbon launches free CO2 estimator for the commercial shipping sector
Oslo-based independent emissions monitoring service Siglar Carbon announced on Wednesday (September 29th) that it had the Siglar carbon estimator. The free tool models the CO2 emissions that are specific to each ship and voyage, and enables commercial shipping professionals to compare the carbon impact of their business decisions before entering …
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