Digital Marine Communications in ‘Fast Attack’ Mode
Among the most important considerations in outfitting any fast attack craft is the critical nature of crew-to-crew communications. With David Clark, MetalCraft has long had that box ‘checked.’There are many obstacles facing boat manufacturers involved in the design and outfitting of patrol interceptor type vessels. This workboat segment is characterized by incessant demands for advanced design and…
First U.S. LNG Cargo Since Trade Tariffs Arrives in China
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the United States has arrived in China, the first such cargo since Beijing imposed a tariff on U.S. imports, shipping data from Refinitiv Eikon showed on Monday.The cargo was shipped on the tanker Ribera Duero Knutsen from the Sabine Pass terminal operated by Cheniere Energy .It arrived at the Zhejiang Ningbo LNG terminal in China on Nov. 11, the data showed.This is the first U.S. LNG cargo to be shipped to China since Sept. 10, according to the data.
Capesize Rate Drag Baltic Index Down for Tenth Straight Session
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships transporting dry bulk commodities, declined for the tenth straight session on Monday on weakening demand for capesize vessels.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, lost 22 points, or 1.9 percent, to 1,125 points.The capesize index slipped 4.3 percent, or 63 points, to 1,398 points, its lowest since May. 30.
Iranian Military Ready to Protect Oil Tankers
Iran's armed forces will protect Iranian oil tankers against any threats, an Iranian military official said on Monday after the United States called the ships a "floating liability" and warned ports operators not to allow them to dock.The United States resumed sanctions on Iran's oil, shipping and banking industries last Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump pulled out of a 2015 international agreement…
Ice-breaking Tanker Heads for Russia to Load Yamal LNG
A new ice-breaking tanker capable of navigating the Arctic on its own is set to load its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from Russia's fast-expanding…
Golar FSRU Wins LNG Croatia Project
State-owned LNG Croatia has selected Golar Power, a joint venture between Golar LNG and Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, to deliver a floating storage and regasification…
Engie to Invest in Green Gas in France
Isabelle Kocher, Engie CEO, announced that EUR 800 million would be mobilized in the next five years to develop green gases, a new French sector of excellence that…
COSCO Shipping Ports, Navis Join to Launch Center of Excellence
The terminal operating systems (TOS) provider announced a new partnership with COSCO Shipping Ports Limited (CSP), creating a joint Center of Excellence (CoE).Navis…
Algoma Central Buys Product Tanker
Canadian dry-bulk shipper Algoma Central Corporation announced the purchase of a 2008 built product tanker which will become the seventh tanker within the Algoma…
China to Develop Multi Billion Dollar Deep Sea Port In Myanmar
China and Myanmar are moving ahead with a China-backed deep-sea port project in Kyauk Phyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) , 250 miles northwest of Yangon.The framework…
Afghan Launches India-Iran Shipping
Afghan Ministry of Transportation will soon launch a commercial shipping line with the assistance of the Islamic Republic of Iran to conduct business activities…
Contship Expands Intermodal Service
Contship Italia Group has been pulling all the stops to increase its intermodal offering during the past months.Italy’s leading service provider for integrated global…
Total Wins 40% Stake in Unconventional Gas Concession
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has awarded a 40 per cent stake in the Ruwais Diyab gas concession to French energy major Total.Adnoc group, for which the…
Ampelmann Strengthens Foothold in the Middle East
Ampelmann, the global leader in offshore access solutions, has opened its second office in the Middle East in a move to further expand its presence in the region.
Port of Oakland Cargo Volume Up Despite Tariff Battle
A U.S.-China tit-for-tat over tariffs hasn’t dampened cargo volume growth at the Port of Oakland. In fact, the Port is on track for its third straight year of record container volume in 2018…
Port Police Regulation in Force in Antwerp
The modification of the Municipal Port Police Regulation, the Port Instructions and related forms come into force on the 12th of November 2018 said a press release…
Safe Bulkers Completes Acquisition of Mount Troodos
The international provider of marine drybulk transportation services Safe Bulkers said that it had completed the acquisition a second hand, Japanese, 181,400 dwt…
Navios Maritime Containers Fleet Update
Navios Maritime Containers Inc. (Navios Containers) took delivery of Navios Miami, a 2009-built, 4,563 TEU containership in the last month.According to a press note…
Hong Kong, Taiwan to Meet Chinese ECA Requirements
While all eyes are on 2020 and the introduction of the IMO’s global sulphur cap, Hong Kong and Taiwan are aligning their emission regulations with the Chinese Emission…
Kalmar Helps Port of Long Beach to Meet Green Objectives
Kalmar's new all-electric terminal tractor is helping the Port of Long Beach (POLB) meet its eco-efficiency objectives while satisfying the commercial demands of…
