LA/LB Ports Extend Gate Hours To Reduce ‘Unprecedented’ Congestion
The main US marine gateway complex is pulling out all the stops in an effort to reduce congestion that is suffocating import flows.
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are extending...
OSRA 2021’s Impact On Container Shipping Lines
Container vessels have backed up much in number at Port of Los Angeles/ Long Beach (LA/LB).
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (OSRA 2021 - designated as HR 4996), a bi-partisan bill under...
HHI & KSOE Secure AiP for Ammonia Carrier
Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has delivered an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI) and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. (KSOE)...
Wärtsilä Gas Conversion Will Reduce Carbon Emissions By 50% By 2030
Wärtsilä will convert an existing captive combined heat and power plant from dual-fuel to gas fuel.
Project is part of Boortmalt's sustainable development strategy in terms of energy consumption, which aims to reduce...
Over 150 Marine Groups Call for Governmental Decarbonization Action
More than 150 industry leaders and organizations have urged governments and global shipping industry leaders to commit to decarbonizing international shipping by 2050, reports Offshore Energy.
Call to Action initiative
The Call to Action initiative was...
US MARAD Updates Its Security Warning
The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a revised advisory (2021-009) to US flagged commercial vessels.
The advisory warns that regional conflict, heightened military activity, and increased political tensions continue to pose threats to...
[FAQ] What To Know About IMDG Code Segregation?
A shipper may have two different chemicals – can they ship them in the same packaging? Or even in the same freight container? The answer is important because having to separate parts of a...
Jotun HPS Reduces Carbon Emissions Says Study
a new study reveals vessels using Jotun HPS reported 20% lower carbon intensity in operations
vessels known to be sailing with some “low-friction” foul-release silicone coatings claim to offer market-leading performance
the Carbon...
Transworld Expands Fleet With d’Amico Handy Purchase
Transworld Group has bought 36,699 dwt bulk carrier from Italy’s d’Amico Dry for $15.9m.
The ship – its third bulker purchase this year – takes the Transworld fleet to 26 ships.
Transworld Group has...
[Watch] Time-lapse of JLS beam Installation
Offshore contractor Allseas has launched a video of the installation of the jacket lift system beams on its giant heavy lift, decommissioning, and construction vessel, the Pioneering Spirit.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational...