Are you afraid that your gifts won’t arrive on time when you order them online? Consumer Reports compiles a list of information and dates from the major delivery services to help you. With December already in full swing, delivery services are still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This …
Read More »The Port of Houston cannot be better without better environmental goals
Spending a day in the port of Houston is a modern marvel of logistics. Dozens of container ships stocked with food, furniture, clothing and cars from all over the world sail along the Houston Ship Channel and dock at one of the port’s two container terminals. A team of dock …
Read More »Shipping leads the way | Seatrade Maritime
We changed the discussion from “Can We Resist Corrupt Demands” to “Here Are Effective and Proven Ways To Promote Change”. For an industry that is often divided, we have shown what can be achieved together – on one of the most challenging topics in society. MACN’s operating model and success …
Read More »Baker Hughes Turbomachinery powers Pluto LNG Train 2 | Rigzone
Baker Hughes, a large oilfield services company, has received an order from Bechtel to supply gas turbines and centrifugal compressors for the expansion of Woodside’s Pluto LNG processing plant in Western Australia. Pluto Train 2, using Baker Hughes’ technology, will be one of the most efficient LNG trains in Australia …
Read More »DVIDS – News – Thanksgiving at Sea
PACIFIC OCEAN – The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) celebrated Thanksgiving this year with a festival and combined service at sea. Without the commitment and coordination of the crew, the holiday mood would not have been possible. The feast, organized by the Utilities Department, included Thanksgiving staples like …
Read More »Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s new Roro ship Nabucco called In
Wallenius Wilhelmsen recently celebrated the christening of the RoRo ship MV Nabucco in the port of Gothenburg. The ceremony was broadcast live from Gothenburg, which only a select group attended due to the recent increase in Covid cases. MV Nabucco is the last in a series of four HERO-class sister …
Read More »China introduces new state logistics giant
The State Asset Supervision and Administrative Commission (SASAC) and China Chengtong Holdings Group each hold 38.9% of the shares in the new company, the three strategic investors, China Eastern Airlines, Cosco Shipping and China Merchants Group, Hold 10%, 7.3% and 4.9% of the shares, respectively. The newly established group, merges …
Read More »Nippon Foundation and DeepStar launch joint
The Nippon Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the offshore technology development consortium DeepStar to establish a joint research and development program focused on the decarbonization of offshore oil and gas, with a focus on renewable energies and the environment. The initial program budget is up to …
Read More »Liquid hydrogen tanker built by KHI included in ClassNK register
KHI is a participant in the research association for COâ-free hydrogen energy supply chain technology. Photo credit: Cameron Venti / Unsplash. The world’s first liquid hydrogen tanker developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), Suiso Frontier, was included in the register of the Japanese ship classification society ClassNK. KHI is a …
Read More »Australian LNG exporters are cashing in shiploads of gas worth up to $ 180 million each
“Domestic spot prices remain well below international spot prices, which are around $ 40 / GJ, but high international spot prices certainly encourage strong exports from Gladstone, including high-priced spot loads,” said the Adelaide-based company. Australia’s LNG exports hit a quarterly record of 21.1 million tonnes during the July-September period, …
Read More »It’s time for Pittman to get paid
Feel-good moments in football cost money, and people feel really good about razorback football in particular. It is well documented that when he was hired, Sam Pittman was so overwhelmed by the idea that Arkansas track and field director Hunter Yurachek was ready to make him the new head coach …
Read More »It could take weeks to unload damaged containers from the cargo ship Zim Kingston
A contingent of auxiliary vessels will follow the cargo ship through traditional shipping routes, including two tugs and ships for marine mammals and environmentalists. Removing 60 fire and harsh weather-damaged containers aboard the cargo ship Zim Kingston could take up to 12 days and involve multiple salvage companies as well …
Read More »Supply chain chaos: Holiday Edition :: exploreClarion.com
CLARION, Pennsylvania (EYT) – Michael Patton of Patton Financial Advising submitted the following article: Supply Chain Chaos: Holiday Edition. The supply chain is the network through which products flow from suppliers ‘factories to retailers’ inventories so that they can ultimately be bought by consumers. Corporate supply chains have been under …
Read More »Arrested Chinese cargo ship will leave Happy-Valley Goose Bay after settlement
The federal court issued an arrest warrant for the Qian Kun on Thursday ordering him to stay in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. An agreement was reached on Friday between the shipowners and the contractor of St. John’s Miller Shipping. (Regan exposure / CBC) A Chinese cargo ship, docked in Happy Valley-Goose …
Read More »Supply chains interrupted: How Singapore and the world deal with disruptions, Economy News & Top Stories
Retailers in S’pore vie to replenish festive stocks With just three weeks to go before Christmas, retailers are running to replenish their stocks of festive items while battling the supply chain crisis. While many are still sweating about whether their goods will arrive in time to reach the Christmas shoppers, …
Read More »New Japanese owner and Nordex turbines for 300 MW wind farm in Texas
Nordex has received an order to supply 67 N155 / 4.X turbines in 4.5 MW operating mode for the 300MW El Sauz El Sauz (300 MW) countryWillacy County, Texas, USA, North America Click here for full details Wind farm in Willacy County, Texas, which was acquired this week by Jera …
Read More »Mountain Sweet Honey Announces Monthly Flash Sales
Toccoa, Georgia, USA, December 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Mountain Sweet Honey announced that the company’s new monthly flash sales can save buyers big bucks. The flash sale will only run for a limited time and subscribers to the company’s newsletter will be notified by email. However, buyers can also …
Read More »‘Blue Highway’: Govt Moots $ 25-40m Coastal Shipping Network
transport A new report commissioned by Waka Kotahi calls for massive investments in a coastal shipping network to future-proof New Zealand’s supply chain and reduce emissions The amount of inland cargo carried by sea rather than road or rail could double in the future when a new coastal shipping network …
Read More »Global Ship Lease (NYSE: GSL) returns are not growing
Finding a company with significant growth potential is not easy, but it is possible if we look at some key financial metrics. A common approach is to find a company that returns on capital employed (ROCE), which is combined with a growing be of the capital employed. When you see …
Read More »Renewable energies are seeing record growth in 2021, but supply chain problems loom
2021 is well on its way to breaking a global record for renewable energy growth, according to the latest renewable energy market report from the International Energy Agency. And this despite skyrocketing raw material prices, which could make the transition to clean energy more difficult in the future. With 290 …
Read More »Bay Area toy stores, manufacturers scramble for Christmas inventory amid supply chain crisis
Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, 10,000 pancake monsters are stuck on a cargo ship. Squeaky the Mouse, the star of Where’s Squeaky ?, can’t get enough electronic components – they were bought by giant computer and telecommunications companies. The two products from Walnut Creeks Blue Orange Games are among the …
Read More »Former Costa cruise ship next to arrive at Scrappers
Antares Experience on the Way to the Breakers (Gadani Ship Breaking Yard) Published November 30, 2021 2:59 PM by The maritime executive The next classic cruise ship to arrive at the breakers is a vintage 1990s ship built for Costa Cruises but sold by Carnival Corporation when the company accelerated …
Read More »KR publishes guidelines for container loading on bulk carriers
Photo courtesy Korean Register Published November 30, 2021 12:39 PM by The maritime executive [By:Â Korean Register] The Korean Register (KR) has published guidelines outlining the technical measures required to safely load and move containers on bulk carriers. With the recent unprecedented boom in the maritime transport market, the demand from …
Read More »Mexico’s CFE plans to expand its offshore natural gas pipeline for $ 4.5 billion
Mexican state energy utility Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) announced on Thursday that it is developing a $ 4.5 billion project with the Sener Department of Energy and the Sistrangas pipeline network operator Centro Nacional de Control del Gas Natural (Cenagas) to expand natural gas access on the Yucatán Peninsula. …
Read More »Amazon, Target Play ‘Oversized Role’ in LA Port Congestion: Study
According to a new study, Amazon and Target play an “oversized role” in congestion and pollution in California’s ports. 95% of US imports from Target come into west coast ports, the coalition Ship It Zero found. The residue in container ships has contributed to high levels of pollutants, as research …
Read More »In photos: Foreign cargo ship lies on breakwater in Japan
In photos: Foreign cargo ship lies on breakwater in Japan – The Mainichi Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu. The page may not display correctly if JavaScript is disabled in your browser. Image 1 of 7 A cargo ship that collided with …
Read More »Design burnout? Warehouse and shipping workers pay the hidden costs of the holiday season
What does christmas mean? For many, it’s about feasting, family and napping while watching cricket. But for e-commerce giants like Amazon, Christmas is the most lucrative time of the year. During the 2020 holiday season, Amazon processed more than AUD 6.6 billion in sales. And for the warehouse and dispatch …
Read More »Supply chain problems mean a shortage of critical medical equipment in California
When Henry Genung was 4 months old, doctors cut a hole in his windpipe and inserted a tube to help him breathe. Born with a rare genetic mutation that blocks his upper airway, Henry, now 18 months old, will need the tube for a few more years. Henry hasn’t had …
Read More »Delivery delays this holiday season – NBC Boston
Vacation shoppers can make a list but may not have time to double-check if they want the gifts to be in stock and arrive on time. Last year, more than a third of first-class mail was late for Christmas. The shipping nightmare has given the US Postal Service as well …
Read More »DP World presents two major Maritime Standard Awards
DP World, the leading smart trade enabler, was named Terminal Operator of the Year and The Technology / Innovations at the eighth annual Maritime Standard Awards. The award ceremony took place on November 22nd, 2021 under the auspices of HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai …
Read More »Wood from the Muskrat Falls project is finally being loaded onto a ship destined for Asia
Greg Penney, CEO of JP Forestry, couldn’t stop smiling as the wood from the Muskrat Falls project was loaded onto a ship bound for Asia. (Regan exposure / CBC) After supply chain issues, community concerns, and a cargo ship too large to dock in Goose Bay, JP Forestry has begun …
Read More »10 tips for gifts that bypass supply chain problems
Release the hounds! This weekend marks the start of the big Christmas hunt, with shoppers running away in search of the perfect gifts only to be outwitted by kinks in the supply chain. Bah, humbug. “COVID disruptions, labor shortages, and the pent-up demand of consumers stuck at home and now …
Read More »Net zero target 2050 rejected by IMO member states
IMO headquarters, London. Photo credit: Ship & Bunker A proposal for the shipping industry, a goal of net zero -Emissions up to 2050 appear to have been rejected by member states this week 77 Meeting the IMO Committee for the Protection of the Marine Environment (MEPC77). The aim of the …
Read More »Russian cargo ship leaves space station to make way for new docking module
A Russian cargo ship left the International Space Station early Thursday (November 25th) to make way for a new docking port, which is already on its way to the orbiting laboratory. The automated cargo ship Progress 78, also known as Progress MS-17, was undocked from the Russian science module Nauka …
Read More »6 gifts for the budding (or professional) photographer
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Read More »Black Friday causes toxic congestion in US ports and warehouses
With millions of Americans rushing to take advantage of Black Friday deals this weekend, the shopping spree will add to a pollution crisis in American ports. For months, disrupted supply chains have been polluting the port districts with more pollution than they normally can endure. The holiday season will make …
Read More »Langh Ship and Outokumpu are intensifying their cooperation by starting a new construction project
Langh Ship has ordered three multipurpose dry cargo ships to serve Outokumpu on the short sea route between Finland and continental Europe. Outokumpu, a global leader in stainless steel and a pioneer in sustainability, has signed a long-term time charter with the Finnish shipping company Langh Ship for three newbuildings …
Read More »Greece goes green with the goal of leading the global decarbonization of shipping
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said his country is pushing the green transformation of its economy to become a world leader in decarbonizing the shipping industry. Mr Mitsotakis, who became prime minister in July 2019 after a landslide election victory that made him head the country’s first majority government in …
Read More »Carl: Biden’s war on American energy
From day one in office, President Biden and his administration have been at war with American energy. Less than a year after his presidency, we are already feeling the negative effects of his policy on the pump, on our heating bill and on the prices of practically all consumer goods. …
Read More »New Chinese data law set to worsen shipping congestion
A change in Chinese law affects companies’ ability to manage increasingly convoluted global supply chains. China’s Personal Data Protection Act, which came into effect on November 1, aims to strengthen the Chinese state’s control over how China’s domestic and foreign organizations collect and export data. The law has resulted in …
Read More »KPT Shipping Movement Report – UrduPoint
This was followed by ship movements in the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) during the last 48 hours, which ended at 7:00 a.m. on Monday KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – November 22, 2021): This was followed by ship movements in the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) during the last 48 …
Read More »The holiday season is a great test of Biden’s economy
Black Friday this week will be a crucial start for President BidenJoe BidenBiden speaks in the business world on Tuesday, with the Fed pick imminent as the U.S. economy struggles to shake off the borders of the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 stifled the regular 2020 Christmas boom, but retailers and manufacturers …
Read More »Opinion / Editorial: Virginia Seizes Opportunity to Lead in Wind Energy |
Dominion already has the first offshore wind turbine in federal waters, a pilot project with two giant turbines off Virginia Beach. It is interesting and encouraging that the surveillance shows that the underwater supports for the turbines have become a haven for marine life. Siemens Gamesa cited its existing partnership …
Read More »DVIDS – News – Naval forces from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and the USA meet at ANNUALEX 2021
PHILIPPINE SEA – Naval Forces from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and the United States are uniting to conduct the multilateral, multinational exercise ANNUALEX in the Philippine Sea from November 21-30. Five international Marines, including the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the German Navy (GMN), the Japan …
Read More »Port congestion: Port congestion in Asia is easing while the US battles the import flood
Asia’s largest ports are showing signs of congestion easing before the holiday season, a potentially positive move for major US trading ports still grappling with import inflows. Total traffic in Shanghai-Ningbo was down 0.2% from the previous week and the number of ships in Hong Kong-Shenzhen was down 10.4%, according …
Read More »“I can’t see anything positive”: Return of cruise lines could spark a storm of protests in Australian regional ports | Tourism (Australia)
As a teenager, Dylan Boag couldn’t wait to move to town, but when he finally got there all he could think of was returning home to the pristine waters of Jervis Bay, 200 km south of Sydney. Today the 30-year-old runs an eco-tourism company with his partner Lara Hindmarsh in …
Read More »Mailbag: The accumulation of cargo ships is a sign of broken public order
In the waters of Orange County and Los Angeles, cargo ships are being overcrowded in ports, publicly showing off the backlog in transportation and blocked trade around the world. Total demand is significantly higher than production capacity, which leads to backlog and inflation. For example, there is a major disruption …
Read More »My Squishy Little Dumplings: The hot toy everyone wants
Dart is part of a family of interactive dumplings from toy maker WowWee that hit stores in mid-July. They’re basically what the name suggests – squeezable but inedible dumplings that are big enough to fit in the palm of your hand. And they’re getting harder and harder to find. As …
Read More »Yara introduces the world’s first autonomous electric container ship
By Victoria Klesty OSLO (Reuters) – The world’s first fully electric, self-steering container ship owned by fertilizer maker Yara is preparing to cross Norway’s south coast and do its part in the country’s plans to clean up its industry. The Yara Birkeland, an 80-meter-long so-called feeder, is to replace truck …
Read More »Processors join calls with regulatory changes to ease the shipping downtime
The Australian Meat Industry Council supports calls for extensive regulatory changes in the shipping industry. A number of measures were recommended by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s annual Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report 2020-21, which was published earlier this year The report highlighted recent increases in demand for container freight …
Read More »Dana Petroleum awards PD & MS-FPSO engineering contract
Up to 80 jobs are to be created in Aberdeen after the engineering and construction company PD&MS has landed a “significant” North Sea contract. The company will be undertaking a series of engineering modifications and offshore construction work on Dana Petroleum’s Triton and Western Isles FPSO facilities. The contract has …
Read More »Chinese coast guard uses water cannons against Filipino boats
Chinese coast guard vessels have blocked and used water cannons on two Filipino supply boats heading for a controversial Filipino Marines shoal in the South China Sea from JIM GOMEZ Associated Press November 18, 2021, 6:30 a.m. ⢠Read for 4 minutes Share on FacebookShare on TwitterSend this article via …
Read More »Antarctica Google Earth Mystery Since 700 Foot Object Found In Ice “Looks Like A Cargo Ship”
A Google Earth enthusiast claims to have spotted a strange object on satellite imagery that he believes looks like a cargo ship turned on its side. In a YouTube video uploaded on Wednesday (November 17), MrMBB333 informed his half a million subscribers that he was viewing the object in icy …
Read More »The impact of delivery delays on the chemical industry | opinion
The two most irritating words people hear these days have to be “supply chain“. It seems to be the cause of all problems in life. Not enough toilet paper? Supply chain. Is your favorite ice cream running out in the grocery store? Supply chain. Are prices exploding for things that …
Read More »Where are the water meters for Gainesville? Maybe stuck somewhere offshore
Water Resources Linda MacGregor said they expect to receive the water meters it needs in January, which means some developers who have already requested them will wait several months. The main component that is scarce, according to MacGregor, is brass fittings that help connect the water pipe to the meter. …
Read More »The shipping container is the latest victim of the pandemic economy: NPR
Shipping containers are stacked in a port in Bayonne, New Jersey on October 15. Supply chain problems are disrupting the global economy, causing delays and a shortage of containers. Spencer Platt / Getty Images Hide caption Toggle caption Spencer Platt / Getty Images Shipping containers are stacked in a port …
Read More »Freight increase contributes to record profit in the port of Napier
Napier Port has shaken aside the impact of Covid-related disruptions and fewer ship visits to generate record full-year profit. Although the port received 51 fewer container ship visits, this was largely offset by an increase of 39 bulk charter ship visits. (File image) Photo: 123rf Key figures for the year …
Read More »FMC is exploring how data can accelerate container delivery
In an initiative led by Commissioner Carl Bentzel, the Federal Maritime Commission will try to find out how data can accelerate the flow of containers through the supply chain. The multi-phase effort announced on Monday will “propose recommendations for common data standards used by the international shipping supply chain, as …
Read More »Iran plans to invest $ 11 billion in offshore gas field development
TEHERAN – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has announced that his company plans to increase the country’s natural gas production by 240 million cubic meters (mcm), requiring an investment of $ 11 billion, according to the Pars portal Oil and Gas Company (POGC) reports. “We will …
Read More »B4Adventure says supply chain problems have cost them millions
While the company is still bringing products to market, the owner said it is only a third of what they expected on store shelves this holiday season. DENVER – The owner of B4Adventure, a Denver-based toy company, told 9NEWS it will lose $ 2 million this year. Ed O’Brien started …
Read More »Café William is revolutionizing its industry and is investing in a zero-emission sailboat to transport its coffee beans
âWe have been investing for several years to rethink the value chain and make it sustainable, and this innovation is part of this commitment. Since coffee trees don’t grow in cold regions like ours, it is inevitable that the harvested coffee beans will be transported over long distances, “says Serge …
Read More »DP plans a 300 MW floating wind farm in the Celtic Sea
DP Energy has announced plans for a new floating wind farm to be developed in the Celtic Sea. The floating offshore wind farm Gwynt Glas will have a capacity of 300 MW and is called Welsh for “blue wind”. It will be located between the coasts of West Wales and …
Read More »As LA battles port infarcts, US and global leaders commit to reducing shipping emissions
The United States, the United Kingdom and 17 other countries pledged at the United Nations World Climate Summit on Wednesday to curb emissions from the shipping industry by creating zero-emission shipping routes, a move that comes in the face of growing concerns about coastal air pollution from ports of Los …
Read More »The residents of Florham Park asked to improve the season for cargo ship workers | Florham Park Eagle News
FLORHAM PARK – Never more than in the past few months has the public been so concerned with, or made generally aware of, boats, the global supply chain that is usually humming anonymously. But, in the face of the wringing of hands over the scarcity of computer chips and delayed …
Read More »MyCarrier’s eBOL solution is touted for reducing waste in the LTL industry
Shipping management platform for less than truckloads My carreer announced on Tuesday the efficiency gains that its electronic waybills (eBOL) have brought to the industry. The Scottsdale, Ariz.-Based technology company said its offering is the first multi-carrier eBOL solution and has proven to “provide freight relief and unprecedented operational improvements …
Read More »National perspective on the supply chain
A key force driving US supply chain problems is the lack of warehouse space combined with a dramatic increase in consumer demand in the states. On November 5, the National Conference of State Legislatures held a summit meeting to discuss supply chain issues. Ray LaHood, co-chair of Building America’s Future, …
Read More »Warehouses – Orange County Register
President Joe Biden recently brokered a deal to unload cargo at the Port of Los Angeles 24/7, a first step in accelerating the supply chain that stranded dozens of container ships off the coast of Southern California. But that’s just the first step. More truck drivers and chassis as well …
Read More »What modern piracy looks like
This article originally appeared on VICE en Español. On a November morning, the MV Cheung Son, a cargo ship sailing from Shanghai to Port Klang, Malaysia, was attacked by a gang of kidnappers. The ship’s 23 crew members were caught by surprise, lost control of the ship within minutes and …
Read More »Better Business Bureau: Shipping Increases, Delivery Bottlenecks May Affect Christmas Shopping | Carson City Nevada News
Show full picture According to the Better Business Bureau, consumers should plan shopping and shipping in advance. Wikipedia photo The pre-pandemic picture of the global shipping industry has changed with COVID-19, policy changes, and delivery bottlenecks that are now expected to cause vacation delays and affect US consumers. The impact …
Read More »Climate Warning: Britain Must End Dependency on China to Go Really Green | Great Britain | news
Of particular concern is the use of components for electric vehicle batteries and offshore wind farms, which form the backbone of UK climate change goals. China dominates the rare earth magnet market and produces 90 percent of the global supply. Its manufacturing process, which includes intensive mining, has a heavy …
Read More »The Elf was a lot harder to get on your shelf this year
Video above: Why some parents skipped the tradition of the elf on the shelf last year in many American households in the days after Thanksgiving for more than 15 years. But this year the elves’ routes to shops and homes were more complicated. All kinds of businesses around the world …
Read More »Two new ships illustrate advances in methanol-powered ships
Capilano Sun was delivered to MOL to expand Waterfront Shipping’s methanol (MOL) fleet Posted on November 5, 2021 7:56 PM by The maritime executive The shipping industry is increasingly turning to methanol-powered ships as the next step in moving away from traditional heavy fuel oil. While the supply of methanol …
Read More »Cargo ship anchored near Victoria has been cleared to go to the nearby port authority
Transport Canada cleared the way for a cargo ship that moored off the coast of Victoria after several containers caught fire and more than 100 went overboard to get to a nearby berth or anchorage, the Coast Guard said on Friday . MV Zim Kingston is allowed to move to …
Read More »Why COVID caused so many supply chain bottlenecks in 2021 – NBC Chicago
This story originally appeared on LX.com Tackling the supply chain scarcity seen in grocery stores, car dealerships, and more has become a part of life during the pandemic. And although we are approaching our third calendar year with COVID, the 2021 bottlenecks are showing no signs of slowing. Indeed, this …
Read More »6 categories of gifts that are not affected by supply chain delays
This year, the excitement about what to give people for the holidays is clouded by one question: do the gifts arrive on time? According to NerdWallet’s annual Holiday Shopping Report, 68% of Christmas shoppers believe delivery issues could mean that the coveted items they are looking for may not be …
Read More »Russia uses the North Sea route to ship cargo to Bangladesh
The nuclear powered container transporter “Sevmorput “ will deliver cargo for the Rooppur nuclear power plant (NPP) in Bangladesh, Rosatomflot’s communications department announced on Tuesday, TASS reported. Icing is actively underway in the North Sea Route (NSR) area, but the ship’s performance characteristics allow it to navigate the route without …
Read More »The supply chain crisis could decarbonise the shipping industry faster
Source: John Simmons / Unsplash. Several months ago, I warned against it the container ship crisis could endanger Christmas by leaving retailers with insufficient goods on the shelves. Since then there have been similar fears in all media, not only because of shipping problems, but also because of a lack …
Read More »Canada’s Northland partners with LS Cable on offshore wind farm projects
[Courtesy of LS Cable & Systems] SEOUL – Northland Power, an electricity producer in Canada, has partnered with LS Cable & System to collaborate on offshore wind farm projects. The South Korean company has expanded its manufacturing facilities to better respond to the rapidly growing offshore wind power market. The …
Read More »Governor Greg Abbott is offering Texas ports to help with supply chain issues
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – With more than 100 cargo ships waiting off the California coast to be unloaded, Governor Greg Abbott is offering ports in Texas to expedite the process. In a tweet, he said, “Texas ports are open and ready to fix the backlog in the American supply chain. …
Read More »Freight for the Rooppur nuclear power plant in Bangladesh is delivered via the North Sea route – Business & Economy
MOSCOW, November 2nd. / TASS /. The nuclear-powered container freighter Sevmorput will deliver cargo for the Rooppur nuclear power plant (AKW) in Bangladesh, the communications department of Rosatomflot announced on Tuesday. On November 2, the nuclear-powered container ship “departed from the port of St. Petersburg for the port of Vladivostok. …
Read More »Hundreds of shipping containers stored in a field near Felixstowe amid the shortage of truck drivers
Suffolk Metal Mountain: Hundreds of containers are stored in a field near Felixstowe as ports grapple with traffic jams caused by the global shipping crisis and shortage of truck drivers Huge pile of empty containers spanning 350 feet and on the former airfield in front of the A140 near Eye, …
Read More »The Energy Voice event tracks the transition from offshore wind
Wind is at the heart of any credible plan to build a net-zero economy by 2050. Large-scale offshore wind technology has proven itself. In addition, it has become one of the cheapest forms of electricity, the cost of which has fallen by two thirds over the past five years. UK …
Read More »Icon Yachts turns an old rescue ship into a luxurious explorer yacht – Robb Report
What is old becomes new again at Icon Yachts. Known for its impressive overhauls and conversions, the Dutch company has just set out to transform a humble old offshore rescue vessel into an impressive global discovery yacht. Project Master was first presented at the Monaco Yacht Show in September, but …
Read More »Neighborhood streets clogged with trucks hauling shipping containers
A neighborhood in Los Angeles right outside the country’s busiest port complex has become a constant traffic jam, with trucks hauling freight containers day and night as workers attempt to break an unprecedented backlog of ships waiting to unload. About 40% of all shipping containers entering the United States come …
Read More »Multi-pollutant scrubber attracts some of the biggest names in shipping
Daphne engineer Anders Olsson with a prototype version of the company’s (Daphne) washer Posted on November 1, 2021 1:36 AM by The maritime executive Swiss scrubber startup Daphne Technology has secured investments from some of the biggest names in shipping and energy in its most recent round of funding. Shell, …
Read More »Local gift and toy stores tackle supply chain problems on the way into the holiday season | news
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 …
Read More »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 …
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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 …
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