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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) makes strategic investment in Ascension Clean Energy Leading global shipping company’s latest shareholder in the planned Louisiana clean hydrogen-ammonia production facility

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Date: Jun 16, 2023

MOL Clean Energy, US, LLC (“MCE”), a 100% subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), and Cl...

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People, Technology, Sustainability, and Partnership at the heart of the Columbia Group launch

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Date: Jun 16, 2023

The launch of the Columbia Group is an exciting milestone in its journey to create a stronger, more...

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Tentative US West Coast port contract deal reached, union and Employers say

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Date: Jun 16, 2023

The Longshore union and employers of 22,000 dockworkers at U.S. West Coast ports on Wednesday said ...

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VLSFO firms despite the recent Al Zour tender

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Date: Jun 16, 2023

Asia’s very-low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) market strengthened on Thursday, despite a term tender is...

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Baltic index extends gains on stronger vessel rates

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Date: Jun 16, 2023

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose for a tenth straight session on Thursday, suppo...

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Bangladesh seeks 9 LNG cargoes for the second half of the year – official

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Date: Jun 16, 2023

Bangladesh plans to buy nine cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the spot market for the se...

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Supertanker freight rates jump as Mideast crude exports to Asia rise

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Date: Jun 16, 2023

The costs of chartering supertankers to move crude oil from the Middle East to Asia have jumped to ...

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Safer pilot transfers are still needed according to The BMA

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Date: Jun 16, 2023

Despite the success of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) for pilot transfer arrangements i...

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Vela unveils its unique sailing cargo trimaran: an innovative ship for 100% wind powered transportation

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Date: Jun 15, 2023

VELA, committed to the decarbonization of the maritime freight industry, has proudly unveiled t...

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Port of Long Beach Sees Progress in May

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Date: Jun 15, 2023

The Port of Long Beach in May reached its strongest month so far in 2023, raising mid-year hopes of...

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Growth in global oil demand is set to slow significantly by 2028

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Date: Jun 15, 2023

Growth in the world’s demand for oil is set to slow almost to a halt in the coming years, with th...

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Black Sea Grain Initiative exports up 65% since last week, but few ships are entering ports

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Date: Jun 15, 2023

Last week, between 5 and 11 June, the volume of agricultural products exported via the Black Sea Gr...

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Kalmar introduces Electric Straddle Carrier Charge Family, further expanding its eco-efficient portfolio of fully electric equipment

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Date: Jun 15, 2023

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has announced the launch of the Electric Straddle Carrier Charge Family, ...

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Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding wins order for 2 oil and chemical tankers

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Date: Jun 15, 2023

Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding Co., a unit of South Korean shipbuilding, oil refining and machinery c...

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MOL and JERA Signs Long-Term Charter Deal for Newbuilding LNG Carrier

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Date: Jun 15, 2023

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the signing of a long-term charter contract for a newbuilding L...

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Korean Shipbuilders Likely to Receive Reflective Benefits from Cross-strait Conflict

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Date: Jun 15, 2023

A cross-strait conflict between Taiwan and China is creating new opportunities for the Korean shipb...

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Confusion reigns as labor dispute ‘fog’ blankets West Coast ports

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Date: Jun 15, 2023

There’s the fog of war and there’s the fog of West Coast port labor disruptions. More than a...

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Baltic index hits two-week high on smaller vessels demand

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Date: Jun 15, 2023

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodit...

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China cuts short-term borrowing costs to support recovery

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Date: Jun 14, 2023

China’s central bank lowered a short-term lending rate for the first time in 10 months on Tuesday...

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Survitec Expands UK Servicing Capability With New Service Centre At Port Of Southampton

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Date: Jun 14, 2023

Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has completed a major expansion of its UK se...

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Kalmar launches world’s most sustainable reachstacker made using emission-free steel

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Date: Jun 14, 2023

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has today announced the introduction of a range of new sustainability opt...

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World Fuel Services to begin bunkering operations in Jamaica with Scott Petroleum

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Date: Jun 14, 2023

The creation of a physical supply network for bunker fuel supply in Jamaica, a major bunkering hub ...

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Thordon Tailshaft Package Selected After Competitor Solution Wears Nirsa Down

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Date: Jun 14, 2023

Ecuador’s foremost tuna fishing operator NIRSA has completed a project to convert the tailshaft s...

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WinGD enhances fuel-flexible efficiency with Variable Compression Ratio

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Date: Jun 14, 2023

Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced a core engine technology that for the first time el...

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Marine environment at risk due to ship emissions

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Date: Jun 14, 2023

The combined emissions of metals and other environmentally hazardous substances from ships is putti...

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Maersk secures green methanol for maiden voyage of the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel

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Date: Jun 14, 2023

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has successfully secured green methanol for the maiden voyage of th...

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ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook

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Date: Jun 14, 2023

Singapore A source says that demand has been “quiet” in Singapore so far this week. VLSFO an...

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ICS welcomes Bangladesh ratification of the Hong Kong Convention

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Date: Jun 14, 2023

Bangladesh is one of the principal ship recyclers in the world and key to leading the way for safe ...

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UKHO signs MoUs with Port of London Authority and Peel Ports Group, strengthening collaboration in port sector

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Date: Jun 13, 2023

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has signed new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Port ...

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Liebherr to supply three automated, dual trolley, ship to shore container cranes to HHLA

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Date: Jun 13, 2023

Liebherr Container Cranes, a leading European manufacturer of innovative port equipment, is pleased...

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A2B-online is pleased to announce the new build of two environmentally friendly container vessels

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Date: Jun 13, 2023

A2B-online reveals ‘orange is the new green’ and enthusiastically announces the new constructio...

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NYK Affiliate Receives Maritime Industry’s First Approval for Ambient-Temperature Containment System for Liquefied CO2

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Date: Jun 13, 2023

Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers AS (KNCC), an affiliate of NYK, received a General Approval for Ship Ap...