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Arcelor Nippon, a steelmaker in Japan, says India's plan to curb raw materials ignores the Red Sea Crisis

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 21, 2024

A letter revealed that ArcelorMittal India's joint venture warned New Delhi trade officials privately about the dangers of curbing imports of an important raw material used in steelmaking. The curbs proposed by the second largest producer of crude iron and steel in the world could affect output.

Taiwan bids on 104,150 t of wheat estimated to be US origin

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 21, 2024

European traders reported on Friday that the Taiwan Flour Millers' Association had issued an international tender for an estimated 104.150 metric tons grade 1 milling grain to be purchased from the United States. Also, the deadline for submitting price offers is Friday, 21st June.

China reduces coal production to focus on structural Reform: Kemp

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 21, 2024

China's coal output has slightly slowed after rapid growth over the past two years. The energy supply situation is now more stable, which allows the government to concentrate on structural changes that will last a long time. According to the National Bureau of Statistics…

Paralympics: Former Humboldt Bronco Waterman is named to Canada's Rowing Team

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

Jacob Wasserman didn't let a bus accident that left him paralyzed stop his dream of competing in a major sport event. His resilience paid off, as he was selected on Thursday for Canada's 2024 Paralympic rowing team. Wassermann will be making…

Six dead after cruise ship rescues 68 migrants headed for Spain's Canaries

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

On Thursday, a luxury cruise ship rescued more than sixty migrants who were trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands on a fishing vessel that was stranded in rough waters. Six people were killed in the incident. In recent years, the archipelago…

Beluga whales move from Ukraine’s war-torn Kharkiv, to Spain’s Valencia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

Marine biologists moved a pair beluga whales, which were being shelled by Russian forces daily in the Ukrainian city Kharkiv, to Valencia in eastern Spain. They described the rescue as a risky and long international operation. The animals, a 15-year old male Plombir…

Ryder Systems: Canadian truckers will benefit from a rail strike

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

Ryder Systems, a Canadian provider of transportation services, said that the trucking industry should be able handle an increase in freight volumes in the event of rail strikes. However it warned that shipping costs may rise. Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City…

Five dead after cruise ship rescues 68 migrants headed for Spain's Canaries

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

Five people were killed when a fishing vessel that was stranded in rough waters and attempting to reach the Spanish Canary Islands, was rescued by a luxury cruise ship. In recent years, the archipelago became the main entry point for illegal migrants coming from Africa to Spain.

Two people killed when a cargo train and a Chilean test train collide

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

EFE released a statement saying that two people died and nine were injured when a train being tested by Chile's State Railway Company (EFE) collided into a freight train operated by the private rail company Fepasa. In the San Bernardo region…

Official of the Philippine Navy calls China's coast guard a "band" of barbarians

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

A senior navy official stated on Thursday that China's coastguard personnel behaved like "a band of barbarians" this week during a Philippine supply mission to a disputed shoal in South China Sea, which resulted in injuries and damages to vessels.

Media reports claim that Singapore will seek compensation for an oil spill from the shipowner.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

Singapore will seek compensation from the owners the stationary vessel which discharged the oil for the costs it incurred during an oil spill that occurred last week, reported local media CNA on Thursday. The Maritime and Port Authority informed CNA that Singapore-flagged Marine Honour…

Official of the Philippine Navy calls China's coast guard a "band" of barbarians

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

A senior navy official stated on Thursday that China's coastguard personnel behaved like "a band of barbarians" this week during a Philippine supply mission to a disputed shoal in South China Sea, which resulted in injuries and damages to vessels.

China reduces coal production to focus on structural Reform: Kemp

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

China's coal output has slightly slowed after a rapid growth over the past two years. The energy supply situation is now more stable, which allows the government to concentrate on structural changes that will last a long time. According to the National Bureau of Statistics…

Kawasaki Heavy, a Japanese company, will produce ventilators for shelters underground

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd announced on Thursday that it would make the first Japanese ventilators for underground shelters by 2026. This is as China, a neighbouring country, intensifies its military buildup while North Korea increases its arsenal of nuclear weapons and missiles.

EU states approve 14th sanctions package against Russia, diplomats say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

Diplomats reported on Thursday that the European Union approved a fourteenth package of sanctions for Russia's war in Ukraine. This included a ban on the re-export of Russian LNG in EU waters. The Belgian government, which currently holds the rotating EU Presidency until July 1…

Germany blocks the passage of new EU Sanctions Package on Russia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

EU diplomats reported on Wednesday that the EU failed to reach an agreement on a fourteenth package of Russian sanctions because Germany continued to be a blocker despite the removal of a clause Berlin considered problematic. Over the past month…

India Cabinet approves funding for offshore wind energy programme worth $894 million

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

The government announced on Wednesday that the Indian cabinet had approved a funding program for offshore wind projects with a cost of $893.60 million. India, the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, wants to increase the use of cleaner fuels to reduce its carbon emissions.

India approves $9 billion port to boost trade between Europe and India

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

India's Cabinet approved the development of a deep-water harbor on Wednesday. The government stated that this port will be an important part of the plan to connect Asia with Europe via rail and sea links through the Middle East. Ashwini Vaishnaw…

Russian oil exports to western ports are lower than expected in July, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

Two traders say that the decline in Russia's oil imports from its western port is expected to be lower than June due to higher refinery output and Moscow's commitment to sticking to OPEC+ production cuts. The Russian oil exports to the Black Sea and Baltic ports of Novorossiisk and Primorsk…

The Red Sea attack trauma adds to the shortage of seafarers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

Costas Rassias, who was sailing in the Red Sea when a missile from Yemen's Houthi islamists fell near his vessel, vowed not to continue. According to more than 15 ship crews and shipping industry officials interviewed, seafarers who have been…