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Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry Celebrates World Maritime Day With All-Day Immersive Event And Run For Seafarers

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Date: Oct 01, 2021

To celebrate World Maritime Day 2021, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) is organizing an all-da...

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ONE Launching New Korea – China – Southeast Asia Service

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Date: Oct 01, 2021

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is launching a new service connecting Korea, central/south China, and S...

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Panama Supports Neptune Declaration On The Welfare Of Seafarers And The Change Of Crews

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Date: Oct 01, 2021

The Republic of Panama, through the Panama Maritime Authority, has provided its support to all thos...

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CPP Investments To Acquire Ports America Interest From Oaktree

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Date: Oct 01, 2021

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPP Investments”) today announced that it has entered in...

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Damen Shipyards Divests Hoisting Business

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Date: Oct 01, 2021

Liftal Hijstechniek will acquire Damen Hoisting and from 1 October the company will be incorporated...

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NYK Commits To Net-Zero GHG Emissions By 2050

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Date: Oct 01, 2021

Japanese shipping major Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has set a long-term target to achieve n...

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Siglar Carbon Launches Free Carbon Estimator For Commercial Shipping Professionals

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Date: Sep 30, 2021

Siglar Carbon launches a free tool for estimating and comparing emissions from tanker voyages. Usin...

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CMA CGM Expanding In Air Cargo Ordering Two B777 Freighters

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Date: Sep 30, 2021

CMA CGM is cementing its move into air cargo with an order for two new Boeing 777 freighters. Ha...

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Liberian Registry Becomes World’s Largest Flag For Tankers

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Date: Sep 30, 2021

The Liberian Registry is now the world’s largest tanker flag in terms of gross tonnage given the ...

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Weathernews Teams Up With VPS To Enhance Ship Routing Solution

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Date: Sep 30, 2021

Weathernews Inc (WNI) has joined forces with Vessel Performance Solutions (VPS) to integrate critic...

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Rio Tinto Develops Blending Iron Ore Delivery Hub At Dalian Port

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Date: Sep 30, 2021

Liaoning Port Group and Rio Tinto (Shanghai) have signed agreement to jointly develop Northeast Asi...

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UAE Maritime Cluster Launched To Boost Sector With Global Promotion

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Date: Sep 30, 2021

The UAE Government has launched new maritime cluster as it seeks to double the AED91bn ($24.77bn) s...

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EU And OPEC Cite LNG As Critical Marine Fuel

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Date: Sep 30, 2021

While the debate continues about the environmental performance of liquified natural gas as a marine...

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Equip The Seafarer Of The Future With The Skills For Success, Says ABS Chairman, President, And CEO

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Date: Sep 30, 2021

Shipping needs to develop a continual learning environment to equip the seafarer of the future for ...

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Seaspan Announces Newbuild Order For Ten 7,000 TEU Containerships

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Date: Sep 29, 2021

Seaspan Corporation (“Seaspan”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Corp. (“Atlas”) (NYSE:A...

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Hapag-Lloyd Invests In JadeWeserPort Wilhelmshaven Terminal

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Date: Sep 29, 2021

Hapag-Lloyd will acquire a 30% holding in Germany’s Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW) taking...

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IMO And MPA Launch Portal For Maritime Decarbonisation

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Date: Sep 29, 2021

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA...

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Jaxport Awards $48M Contract To SCC For Upgrades

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Date: Sep 29, 2021

The Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) has awarded a $48.8m construction contract to Superior Co...

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China Classification Society And A.P. Moller – Maersk Strike New Decarbonisation Research Agreement

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Date: Sep 29, 2021

A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (Maersk), and China Classification Society (CCS) are set to embark on a ...

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CMA CGM Introduces NETWORKING Services, The Industry’s First Business Matchmaking Marketplace

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Date: Sep 29, 2021

The CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, announced today the launch of NETWORKI...

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Congestion, Delays And Supply Chain Challenges Will Continue Into 2022

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Date: Sep 29, 2021

Across all segments of the shipping industry, one thing that everyone agrees on is that there is no...

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Costco Charters Ships To Manage Asian Supply Chain And Costs

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Date: Sep 28, 2021

Costco Wholesale Corporation became the latest large retailer to detail its plans to support its su...

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Corpus Christi $139M Channel Dredging Contract Awarded

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Date: Sep 28, 2021

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has awarded a $139m construction contract to US- based Great...

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MPA, SSA And GCNS Sign MoU To Raise Carbon Accounting Capabilities Amongst Maritime Companies In Singapore

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Date: Sep 28, 2021

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), and t...

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Former BW LPG Chief Ackermann Joins Synergy

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Date: Sep 28, 2021

Martin Ackerman, previously CEO of BW LPG is joining Singapore-headquartered ship manager Synergy G...

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Mutual Recognition Of Maritime Training And Certification Of Competency Of Seafarers Between UAE And Georgia

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Date: Sep 28, 2021

The UAE represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has signed a Memorandum of Unders...

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Iran And Venezuela Defy Sanctions With Crude Oil Swap

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Date: Sep 28, 2021

Iran and Venezuela have reached an agreement to swap two grades of oil, giving Venezuela a new supp...

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Wärtsilä Engines Will Provide Operational Reliability For Two New Brazilian Pusher Tugs

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Date: Sep 28, 2021

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engines for two new pusher tugs being built for the...

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Samskip Acquires Sea Connect To Expand Baltic Sea footprint

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Date: Sep 27, 2021

Dutch transport group Samskip has decided to acquire Lithuanian shortsea specialist Sea Connect, br...

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Port Of Los Angeles Stops Short Of 24-Hour Operations, Unlike Long Beach

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Date: Sep 27, 2021

The Port of Los Angeles is holding back on extending its gate hours as encouraged by the Biden admi...

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TECO 2030 Wins Tax Relief Grant To Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Production Line

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Date: Sep 27, 2021

Norway’s cleantech company TECO 2030 has been granted up to NOK 5.4 million (around $630,000) in ...

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Royal Navy Frigate Catches Ships Violating Sanctions On North Korea

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Date: Sep 27, 2021

On a side mission from her role as an escort for the carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, the frigate ...