Yearly Archives: 2019
Chinese Seaborne Coal Deals Cancelled, Delayed Amid Import Curb
According to a recent Platts reports,Chinese buyers of seaborne thermal coal have been cancelling deals or trying to defer delivery cargoes to the end...
[Watch] Gigantic Ships and Giant Waves!! See Who Won!
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Crude Cargoes Sell As New IMO Rules Loom
Angolan crude cargoes flew off the shelf this week as refiners mopped up heavy, sweet oil that produces high yields of fuel that will...
MSC Meline the First To Use GCT Deltaport Shore Power System
GCT Canada was proud to welcome the MSC Meline as the first vessel to use GCT Deltaport’s Shore Power system on November 14, 2019,...
No Clear Conclusions on Emissions Reduction Strategy, Condemns CSA
The Clean Shipping Association condemns IMO’s negotiations in dealing with talks concerning reducing shipping emissions, reports Safety4Sea.
Lack of progress
Following the previous week’s IMO’s talks...
Will Sulphur Cap Alter Bunker Fuel and Storage Sectors Dynamics?
IMO 2020 sulphur cap will boost the demand for more compliant fuel and will lead to different dynamics in the bunker fuel and tank...
A Tough Yet Promising Year for Leading Ocean Carriers
The year 2019 has been challenging for ocean carriers, reports Global Trade.
The year began with the National Retail Federation forecasting a decline in year-over-year...
Ulstein Unveils its First Hydrogen-Powered Offshore Vessel Design
Norwegian shipbuilder and designer Ulstein has developed a hydrogen-powered ship design, offering zero-emission marine operations for the offshore construction market, reports a news release...
Crew and Captain Busted for Loading Toxic Cargo On-board
According to the National Coast Watch Center's (NCWSs), the captain and crew of a merchant ship carrying 53,000 metric tons of a toxic substance...
SoG Commits To Trade Commodities Finance at the Global Level
Societe Generale’s regional heads of trade and commodities finance for Asia Pacific have left the Paris-based bank, raising concerns among Singapore-based shipping fuel traders...