2023 January 29

15:08	Anglo American loads first LNG dual-fuelled vessel in chartered fleet, cutting emissions by up to 35% The newly launched LNG dual-fuelled Capesize vessel, the Ubuntu Harmony, has loaded its first cargo of iron ore from its Kumba operations in South Africa
13:27	Humber Ports will continue playing part in the green supply chain revolution in UK ports - ABP ABP has been steadily investing in its ports equipment to replace diesel burning kit with electric equivalents
12:51	Chevron announces Q4 earnings of $6.4 billion and adjusted earnings of $7.9 billion Chevron reported full-year 2022 earnings of $35.5 billion
11:49	Maersk will unify its brand

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2023 January 28

15:19	Port of Rotterdam reports a slight decrease in accidents in 2022 137 accidents compared to 141 in 2021
13:07	FMC to seek additional comments on unreasonable refusal to deal rulemaking Commissioners were advised that both container volumes and freight rates on inbound trades have returned to essentially pre-pandemic levels
11:22	Metal cut on world’s first unmanned Fast Rescue Craft in new partnership with Zelim The two companies signed contracts for the build of the aluminium prototype at the end of 2022

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2023 January 27

18:18	IAA PortNews’ summary of past week news Ports and hydraulic engineering, shipping and logistics, shipbuilding and ship repair
18:07	MPC Container Ships plans to start using a synthetic MOO fuel in its fleet - Ship & Bunker The firm has signed a deal with Germany's INERATEC for the supply of synthetic MOO from the start of 2024
17:52	Registration for Shipping Team meeting is closed IAA PortNews, in partnership with RS, welcome over 200 market players
17:45	Container throughput of Russian seaports in 2022 fell by 23% The highest decrease was registered in the Baltic Basin
17:30	Alma’s marine fuel cell system awarded Approval in Principle by DNV The AiP is granted for a containerized module that includes safety systems to handle ammonia as fuel
17:14	Three Korean shipbuilders focus on boosting profitability - BusinessKorea The three shipbuilders are reorganizing their portfolios this year, focusing on highly lucrative and high-value-added ships
16:48	Vostochny Port handled 12 thousand TEU in 2022 One train with containers in gondola cars is currently shipped every 1.5-2 days
16:37	MOL is the first Japanese company to join First Movers Coalition's Shipping Sector Ocean shipping companies participating in the sector have committed to use zero-emission fuels for at least 5% of their deep-sea shipping by 2030
16:25	Port of Long Beach plans wind turbine assembly terminal Conceptual assessment for the project, Pier Wind, is expected to complete next year
15:55	ClassNK issues AiP for large ammonia fueled BC jointly developed by MOL and MITSUI Ammonia is expected to be used as a ship fuel for decarbonization since it does not emit CO2 when combusted
15:13	Freeport LNG gets FERC approval to cool down piping as restart work stretches into February - S&P Global Freeport planned for the cooldown work to be done "over a period of approximately 11 days
14:59	Trade turnover between Russia and India surged 2.4 times in 2022 The growth was mainly driven by exports of fuel, energy and chemical industry goods
14:03	Fluxys acquires 24% stake in the largest transmission system operator in Germany Fluxys has agreed to acquire from Macquarie Asset Management its c. 24% stake in the largest transmission system operator in Germany
13:42	Lax oversight allows U.S. refineries to pollute waterways Much of the water pollution from oil refineries today is legal
13:24	TORM buys seven LR1 tankers Danish tanker shipping company TORM announced it has entered into deals to acquire seven secondhand LR1 vessels
13:00	Quotas for exports of mineral fertilizers from Russia increased by almost 500 thousand tonnes Total export quota to exceed 12 million tonnes

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2023 January 27

https://www.barrons.com

China’s Port Investments Are Raising Security Fears. How to Deal With Them.

Chinese companies own or operate terminals in 96 ports in 53 countries...China’s Port Investments Are Raising Security Fears. How to Deal With Them.
2023 January 27

https://www.seatrade-maritime.com

More than 80% of box and bulk ships to fall in lowest CII ratings - GMS

Dr Anil Sharma, founder and CEO of Global Marketing Systems Inc (GMS), is forecasting a significant increase in the number of container ships and bulk carriers heading for recycling yards as result of the IMO’s CII carbon intensity regulation...More than 80% of box and bulk ships to fall in lowest CII ratings - GMS
2023 January 25

https://www.wilhelmsen.com

Fuel oil treatment offers benefits to enhance vessel operational efficiency on road to decarbonization

The aim is to reduce carbon intensity of all vessels with over 5,000 GT in international trading by 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050...Fuel oil treatment offers benefits to enhance vessel operational efficiency on road to decarbonization
2023 January 24

https://shippingwatch.com

Opinion: Nine carriers operate 82 percent of all vessels. That does not mean they control the market

Much coverage of container shipping is focused on the three major liner shipping alliances...Opinion: Nine carriers operate 82 percent of all vessels. That does not mean they control the market
2023 January 23

https://www.brsbrokers.com

EEXI and CII enter into force

These short-term measures are implemented in support of the intermediate target set out in the context of IMO’s Initial GHG strategy back in 2018...EEXI and CII enter into force
2023 January 23

https://www.highnorthnews.com

LNG Carrier Completes Roundtrip Winter Voyage to China via NSR

Russia’s goal and one of President Putin’s top priorities in the Arctic to achieve year-round navigation on the Northern Sea Route...LNG Carrier Completes Roundtrip Winter Voyage to China via NSR