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Vintage german cruise ship next to green field in california
Cruise Ships

From Dream to Disaster: The Heartbreaking Saga of a Vintage Cruise Ship

STOCKTON, CA – The advertisement was easily overlooked—a dilapidated cruise ship for sale on Craigslist in 2008. But for Chris Willson, a tech

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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Ports

U.S. Port Strike Would Spark Supply Chain Problems from the Outset, CMA CGM Warns

By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Sept 18 (Reuters) – A threatened Oct. 1 strike by dockworkers at ports on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf

15 hours ago
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Finance

Trump Trade Wars: A Look At Winners And Losers Since 2016

by Tom Orlik (Bloomberg) Who Loses in Trump’s Endless Trade War? In 2016, Donald Trump campaigned for the US presidency on a promise to beat China.

16 hours ago
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A worker on a container crane at the Port of Los Angeles
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Sees Record-Breaking Cargo Surge

The Port of Los Angeles experienced its busiest non-pandemic month ever in August 2024, handling 960,597 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), a 16% increase

16 hours ago
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Matson ship with tug assitance in Port of Oakland
Shipping

California Maritime Safety Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

California’s maritime industry is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign Assembly Bill 1122 into law, citing crucial safety and operational benefits

16 hours ago
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An illustration of the ship recycling facility at Oono Development's Chita Dismantling Works in Chita City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Shipbuilding

NYK to Launch Eco-Friendly Ship Recycling in Japan

Japan-based shipping group Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and compatriot Oono Development have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly

18 hours ago
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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Evergreen

WATCH: How US Military Logistics Works

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Contrary to popular belief, Maersk is not the world’s largest shipping company, nor is Delta the world’s largest airline.

18 hours ago
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Ovation of the Seas inside Meyer Werft's building dock. Photo credit: Meyer Werft
Cruise Ships

Germany Acquires Majority Stake in MEYER WERFT, Securing the Shipyard’s Future

The German government and the state of Lower Saxony have taken action to secure the future of MEYER WERFT, the renowned shipbuilder in Papenburg. As part of

18 hours ago
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Containership Dali entangled with destroyed baltimore bridge
Accidents

U.S. Sues DALI Shipowner and Manager for $100 Million Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit on Wednesday against the owner and operator of the containership that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge

19 hours ago
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Russian Oil Tankers. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
Shipping

Russian Oil Earnings Slide as Waning Prices Counter Higher Flows

(Bloomberg) — A further slump in weekly average oil prices more than offset a small increase in flows from Russian ports, intensifying pressure

20 hours ago
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Navy accepts delivery of future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), Sept. 12. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

U.S. Navy Enhances Sea Base Capabilities with Delivery of Future USS Robert E. Simanek

The U.S. Navy took delivery of its newest Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship, the future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), named after the Korean war hero. The

20 hours ago
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Dry bulk coal shipping. ImagineStock/Shutterstock
Shipping

Dry Bulk Ship Recycling Hits 16-Year Low

Dry bulk ship recycling has plummeted to its second-lowest level in 16 years, with only 45 ships recycled so far in 2024, according to BIMCO, the world’s

20 hours ago
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A Maersk containership berthed at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia.
Shipping

Maersk: Global Shipping Market Poised for Balance Despite Challenges

The global shipping industry is expected to achieve a more balanced supply and demand environment as it enters the fourth quarter of 2024, according to

21 hours ago
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Statue of Liberty overlooking Port of New York and New Jersey
Ports

Trade Groups Urge Biden to Act as East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Looms

A coalition of 177 trade associations has appealed to President Biden for immediate intervention in stalled labor negotiations between the International

22 hours ago
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Lengthening the MS Balmoral.
Blog

WATCH: Cruise Ship Lengthening – Engineering Marvel Transforms ‘Balmoral’

Ever wondered how cruise lines supersize their ships? In 2008, the cruise ship Balmoral underwent a significant transformation at Hamburg’s Blohm + Voss

23 hours ago
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Russian Superyacht Crescent,
Environment

Oxfam’s £2 Billion Proposal: Tax UK Superyachts and Private Jet Fuel

In an increasingly polarized political climate, Oxfam has turned its attention to a fat target in the fight against carbon emissions: the ultra-wealthy. The

24 hours ago
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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Energy

Carbon Negative Energy – Woodland Biofuels Invests $1.35 Billion in Louisiana for Negative Carbon Facility

Toronto-based Woodland Biofuels has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking $1.35 billion investment at the Port of South Louisiana. The project aims to establish

September 17, 2024
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Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Department of Interior Announces Major Offshore Wind Lease Sale for New England Coast

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a substantial offshore wind energy lease sale set for October 29, 2024. The sale will cover eight areas off

September 17, 2024
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STS cranes at APM Terminals' Port Elizabeth Terminal, at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Photo: Mihai_Andritoiu/Shutterstock
Ports

Biden Won’t Block Potential Strike at U.S. Ports, Administration Says

By Lisa Baertlein and David Shepardson LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden does not intend to invoke a federal law to

September 17, 2024
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The MT Sounion pictured September 17, 2024.
Shipping

Exclusive Photos: Fire Continues to Rage on SOUNION Tanker in Red Sea

The Greek-registered oil tanker MT SOUNION has been successfully towed to a safe area in the Red Sea, marking a crucial step in a complex salvage operation.

September 17, 2024
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A Philippine supply boat sails near a Chinese Coast Guard ship during a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
Shipping

WATCH: ‘The Most Dangerous Conflict No One is Talking About’

In this gripping 60 Minutes segment, tensions in the South China Sea reach a boiling point as China and the Philippines clash over territorial claims. The

September 17, 2024
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