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Fire extinguished on oil tanker safely moored in northern German port

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 12, 2024

The city of Rostock said that maritime rescue services and firefighter in Germany's Baltic Sea extinguished an oil tanker fire and brought it safely into its port. The ship is safely moored...there's no fire. "The tanker was dragged in Rostock's overseas port early this morning…

Singapore to mandate digital bunker notes starting April 2025

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2024

Amy Khor said that Singapore's senior minister for transport Amy Khor announced at the SIBCON2024 conference that marine fuel suppliers in Singapore, the world's biggest bunker hub, would be required to offer digital bunkering and electronic bunker delivery note starting April 1, 2025.

Shipping stocks slide after US port strike ends

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 3, 2024

Shipping shares fell across Asia Friday, after U.S. port operators and workers reached an agreement to end the strike at docks on the East Coast and Gulf Coast much sooner than expected. Evergreen Marine, Wan Hai Lines, and Yang Ming Marine…

White House encourages unions and employers to negotiate new port contract

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 27, 2024

A White House official stated that the Biden administration is encouraging unions and employers to quickly and in good faith negotiate a new contract ahead of any possible strike on Tuesday at ports. The International Longshoremen's Association…

Agriculture groups call on White House to act ahead of possible port strike

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 27, 2024

Nearly 200 agricultural organizations urged the White House on Friday morning to address U.S. agriculture supply chain issues, in light of a possible East and Gulf Coast ports strike that could start on Tuesday. According to the groups, there are "imminent and serious shipping disruptions"…

Agriculture groups ask White House to avoid East Coast port disruption

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

On Wednesday, agriculture groups urged the White House take action to prevent a possible strike that could start on October 1 at U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. These ports handle about half of the nation's ocean imports. The American Farm Bureau Federation and other groups…

Governor of Odesa: Russians attacked Odesa port and damaged a vessel with an Antigua flag,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 20, 2024

The regional governor of Odesa said that a Russian missile attack has damaged port infrastructure in Odesa and a civilian vessel flying the flag of Antigua. Governor Oleh Kiper announced on Telegram that four people were injured by the strike.

Canada - Aug 23

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 23, 2024

These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. The Teamsters union announced that workers at Canadian National Railway…

Canada - Aug 21

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 21, 2024

These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. Data released on Tuesday showed that Canada's annual rate of inflation slowed to a low of 2.5%, which was in line with forecasts.

Data shows that TotalEnergies LNG cargo bound for Bangladesh is now heading to Japan

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 16, 2024

Data showed that a TotalEnergies SE LNG vessel docked in Bangladesh's Chittagong Port for three weeks will now be heading to the Futtsu Port in Japan as the state-run Petrobangla was unable to offload the cargo on the spot. The ship tracking…

Hapag-Lloyd's global order book is expected to increase, but not at a worrying level

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 14, 2024

According to the German container liner Hapag Lloyd, who spoke with analysts on Wednesday, the global order book for ships, which represents 18% of the fleet of the world, will increase but at a reasonable rate. "I expect that the 18% which is not a concern…

CCTV reports that a major Chinese port has reported a blast on a cargo ship

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

China's Ningbo Zhoushan Port is one of the busiest in the world. State media reported that an explosion occurred on a container vessel on Friday. According to state media, no casualties have been reported following the explosion on YM Mobility around 1:40 p.m.

Maersk expects global demand to remain steady, but slower.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

Maersk, a shipping company, said on Wednesday that global container demand will likely remain positive over the next few quarters. However, it warned of substantial risks. When it released its preliminary earnings for the second quarter last week…

Expeditors second-quarter earnings falls as Red Sea stress weigh

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

system. Shares of the business were down about 5% in early trade. e-commerce need had actually strained its air market capability. Jeffrey Musser stated. enhancing market conditions. fell to $175 million or $1.24 per share, compared to $196.8. million or $1.30 per share a year earlier.

Ukraine economy minister visits Turkey to discuss free trade deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2024

Svyrydenko, the Ukrainian Minister of Economy, arrived in Turkey on Thursday to discuss the ratification and strengthening economic co-operation with Ankara. Svyrydenko, a member of the X social network, said that the meeting also included expanding…

South Africa steps up fight to contain oil spill from grounded ship

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

and began to break apart in rainy weather condition on South Africa's. west coast, although there are no signs of affected wildlife. yet, authorities stated on Monday. Rough sea swells have damaged the Panama-flagged general. freight vessel Ultra Galaxy given that it wandered onto a sand bank.

Shipping source: Iran releases cargo from oil tanker St Nikolas

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

A shipping source said on Thursday that Iran had released the oil cargo of the Greek owned, Marshall Islands flagged tanker, which it seized earlier this year in the Gulf of Oman. Source: Iran still holds the vessel M/T Saint Nikolas. The vessel was loaded with 1…

Houthi leader warns of a response to Israeli airstrikes in Yemen's Hodeidah

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

In a Thursday televised address, the leader of the Iran-backed Houthi group said that a response to Israeli airstrikes in Yemen's Hodeidah was coming. A drone fired on a crowd near Yemen's Hodeidah port, killing nine and injuring 87 people, just a day after the Houthi attacked Tel Aviv…

DSV Freight expects earnings to increase from Red Sea disruption

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

DSV, a Danish shipping company, said that it expected disruptions in the Red Sea to have a positive effect on its earnings during the second half. Third-largest global freight forwarder, a company that operates in sea, air and roads divisions…

West, a UK-based ship insurer, has problems with paying claims to a Russian company that is under sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

West, a UK ship insurer, said that it would be difficult to pay claims for ships involved with accidents or collisions involving other vessels insured by the sanctions-hit Russian Ingosstrakh. This is another indication of the difficulties with Moscow's oil trading.

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