US retail container ports’ volume is expected to return to its usual seasonal patterns.
NEWS category
ITF: 10 Abandoned Kenyan Seafarers Return Home
The seafarers arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, on January 7, before travelling home to Mombasa.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/289256/itf-10-abandoned-kenyan-seafarers-return-home/
First Steel Cut for UECC’s Next-Generation Battery Hybrid LNG Ship
The first steel has been cut for United European Car Carriers’ new battery hybrid LNG-powered vessel.
Columbia Welcomes Its Largest Vessel to Date
The 13,892 TEU APL Esplanade is the largest vessel ever to call Columbia.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/289186/columbia-welcomes-its-largest-vessel-to-date/
23 Ultra Large Boxships Set for Delivery in 2020
The 23 new behemoths will join the fleets of three major players.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/289248/23-ultra-large-boxships-set-for-delivery-in-2020/
Poten: Relatively Smooth Sailing as IMO 2020 Enters into Force?
It appears the shipping industry is coping better than expected following IMO 2020’s entry into force.
3 Missing after Collision between Tanker and Fishing Vessel
Three sailors are reported to be missing following a collision in the Istanbul Strait.
CSM, CMMI: Digital Waves Program Kicks Off
Digital Waves is a new program aimed at exploring digitalization of certain domains of the maritime industry.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/289104/csm-cmmi-digital-waves-program-kicks-off/
Insurance Rates Set to Surge amid Heightened Tensions in the Middle East
Tensions in the Middle East are expected to result in draconian conditions in maritime insurance policies.
Zhejiang Xiehai Books 4 Bulkers
Zhejiang Xiehai Group orders four 45,700 dwt bulk carriers.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/289154/zhejiang-xiehai-books-4-bulkers/