Splash247: Maersk launches onboard trials of methanol and ethanol mix
Danish shipping giant Maersk has started onboard fuel trials of a methanol-ethanol blend as part of its efforts to explore alternative fuel use for decarbonising global shipping.
Shippingtelegraph: EU to review rules after IMO’s adoption of global carbon tax
The EU has indicated it will review its relevant regulations following the potential adoption of the IMO’s proposed carbon tax that aims to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions from the international shipping sector.
Shippingtelegraph: US and Finland agree to build 11 icebreakers as competition grows in the Arctic
The US and Finland agreed to a deal that would see Washington acquire 11 icebreakers to kickstart the expansion of the American fleet as great-power rivalry is heating up in the Arctic.
Shippingtelegraph: MPCC fast-tracks newbuild orders with long-term charters attached
Oslo-based MPC Container Ships (MPCC) is stepping up its fleet rejuvenation with newbuild orders. The shipowner of small to mid-size container ships has placed an order for two container vessels in combination with 8-year charters to a liner operator.
Seatrade Maritime: RINA launches Greater China client care centre
The classification society is boosting its client service capability for Greater China region with a new centre.
Maritime Executive: Five Brazilian Ports Lead in Decarbonization Drive
With Brazil working on guidelines to decarbonize its maritime transport, the National Waterway Transport Agency (ANTAQ) has announced progress at five ports in reducing GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions. The ports were selected for an ongoing decarbonization study,
ONE: Transatlantic Trade – AL5 Service – M/V NYK ROMULUS V.0076W – Port Omission
Dear valued ONE customer, Please be advised that an agreement has been made among the partner lines to omit M/V NYK ROMULUS V.0076W’s FRLEH call to mitigate schedule delays.
ONE: Service Delays Due to Labor Action in Rotterdam and Antwerp
Dear Valued ONE Customer, We are advising you that ongoing labour disruptions, specifically a strike by certain lashing companies in Rotterdam and a piloting slowdown in Belgian ports, are expected to cause significant congestion at the ports of Netherlands, Belgium, and possibly other European ports.
ONE: LUX Service Update – M/V NYK Diana v.0020S – Algeciras omission
Dear Valued Customer, Due to severe port congestions in Europe attributed by Force Majeure events, kindly be informed that M/V NYK Diana v.020S will omit her Algeciras call in order to protect and sustain her schedule reliability across the European region as well as to ensure punctuality for arrival to Latin America East Coast.
ONE: LUX Service Update – M/V Xin Wei Hai v.0167S – Felixstowe omission
Dear Valued Customer, Due to severe port congestions in Europe attributed by Force Majeure events, kindly be informed that M/V Xin Wei Hai v.167S will omit her Felixstowe call in order to protect and sustain her schedule reliability across the European region.