US ports, imports down in June
for the next few months is for a downturn in volumes compared to 2021, which is expected to get worse in 2023. Although July’s figures are not final, the month...
Electric cars seized in Civitavecchia
Customs & Monopolies Agency. According to footage in the Customs & Monopolies Agency video, the vehicles had been produced for Volkswagen and were destined for Austria, the importer’s place of...
Singapore’s 1st methanol bunkering op
stop for two more refueling operations before reaching her destination. In fact, two technical calls are planned in Port Said, Egypt, and Rotterdam. The biofuel used for the bunkering operation...
Maersk’s first green methanol ship
an important step on our journey towards net zero emissions in 2040. We are writing important history here, and I couldn’t think of a more fitting name for the vessel.”...
Shippers voice carbon tax concerns
additional cost for cargo owners, who would be charged higher freight rates. According to the GSF’s director, James Hookham, the shipping industry has a very efficient mechanism for passing on...
HMM signs agreement with unions
and receive a bonus equivalent to 650% of their monthly salary. According to union reports, the seafarers planned to collectively hand in their resignations if no agreement had been reached....
ONE’s terminal stakes approved
Ocean Network Express’ purchases in the USA and Rotterdam have been approved. The Singapore-based company has been given the green light by regulatory authorities to acquire a 51% stake in...
Oil tanker stranded in the Suez Canal
An oil tanker ran aground in Egypt’s Suez Canal on Wednesday evening, blocking the waterway for twenty minutes before it was freed. The Canal Authority gave the news, explaining that...