Shipping news – Page 59
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NewsShipping workforce shortfall
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has warned that current supply chain disruption is set to be compounded by a shortfall in the global shipping workforce due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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NewsP&O Ferries halts services and releases staff
In the UK, P&O Ferries has paused all services and released all its staff, causing major disruption to freight and passenger travel.
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NewsPeak Anfield bolsters fleet
Norway’s Peak Group added the 3,171 dwt bulk vessel Peak Anfield to its fleet late last year.
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NewsEefting to work on Symphony ships
Eefting Energy will install its fuel efficiency monitoring system on Symphony Shipping’s newbuild Ecobox XL project cargo vessels that are being built by Ferus Smit Shipyards.
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NewsG2 Ocean in Brake partnership
G2 Ocean is entering a strategic partnership with the port of Brake in Germany to further strengthen its shipping services and accommodate future growth plans.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen trials barge solution
Wallenius Wilhelmsen is trialling a ro-ro pontoon barge solution to transport breakbulk cargoes between Antwerp and its terminal in Zeebrugge.
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NewsRotra Mare extension complete
Holland Shipyard Group has completed the extension of the heavy transport vessel Rotra Mare.
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NewsBunker prices surge
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has continued to cause oil prices to soar. Bunker prices have reached record highs, with no sign of slowing.
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NewsRates stable but outlook unclear
Both Toepfer Transport’s and Drewry’s multipurpose time charter indices report another rise in rates over the last month, albeit at a slower rate of growth.
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NewsBIFA to survey views on container shipping market
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is surveying its entire membership to ascertain views on the current practices undertaken by container shipping lines, as well as opinions on the easements and exemptions provided to those lines under competition law.
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NewsHFW advises on seafarer rights declaration
Law firm HFW has advised on the Geneva Declaration designed to define and defend the human rights of the global maritime population and those crossing the world’s oceans and seas.
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NewsVertomCory comes to life
Cory Brothers Shipping Agency and Vertom Agencies have completed their merger to become VertomCory.
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NewsP&O converts MCVs for container transport
P&O Maritime Logistics has modified one of its multi-carrying vessels (MCV) to transport containers, marking its entry into the box transportation sector.
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NewsSupply chain reacts to conflict
Ukraine continues to prove resilient in the face of Russia’s invasion. The latter is coming to terms with strong sanctions and international companies cutting ties.
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NewsUnited O7 opens in Houston
Ocean7 Projects is joining United Heavy Lift’s (UHL) operation in Houston, Texas, as the companies continue to expand under their combined United O7 banner.
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NewsSuez tolls to increase for MPPs
The Suez Canal Authority said in a circular that it will increase canal tolls by up to 10 percent for laden and ballast vessels.
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NewsOrderbook rises
Newbuilding orders for containers, bunkers, small dry, tankers and gas vessels increased in 2021, according to VesselsValue, rising 32.7 percent from 2020’s orderbook to 1,286 vessels.
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NewsThe possible fallout for international shipping
The immediate impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the world economy and container shipping is thus far fairly small, but that could change quickly, according to maritime analyst Drewry.
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NewsHöegh agrees to sell ro-ro duo
Höegh Autoliners and Pioneer Leasing have entered into an agreement to sell the ro-ro vessels Höegh Maputo and Höegh Singapore.
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NewsDryad updates Ukrainian risk assessment
Dryad Global has provided an updated risk assessment on the Black Sea and Bosporus region.