The International Transport Workers’ Federation has accused a Fijian shipowner of “shrinking” a ferry in order to evade safety requirements. ITF inspectors say that they’ve learned that Goundar Shipping Limited may have registered the ferry Lomaiviti Princess III with a length 46 feet shorter and a gross tonnage of about 2,400 tonnes lower than her […]
[By Erin Baker and Matthew Lackner] The United States’ offshore wind industry is tiny, with just seven wind turbines operating off Rhode Island and Virginia. The few attempts to build large-scale wind farms like Europe’s have run into long delays, but that may be about to change. The Biden administration announced on March 29, 2021, that it would accelerate the […]
The third new ferry being built for the New York City Department of Transportation was recently launched at the Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton facility in Panama City, Florida. Named the Dorothy Day in honor of a social activist and journalist who spent decades representing the Staten Island community, the vessel is part of a $300 […]
The Indian crew of the giant boxship Ever Given are no longer stuck in the lower section of the Suez Canal, but they could get stuck in Egypt for a long time, according to the Times of India. It is possible that they may face house arrest or even criminal charges in connection with the […]
In a mega-merger, two US-listed tanker operators have agreed to combine to create one of the world’s largest energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products. A year in the making, Diamond S Shipping has agreed to merge into International Seaways. After the merger, INSW will continue to trade on the NYSE with its […]
[By: ZF Marine] ZF Marine is pleased to announce our role in two new 56’ pilot boats entering service in the Port of Los Angeles. The new vessels, “Angels Pilot” and “Angels Navigator”, were built by Vigor Industrial and feature ZF 665A transmissions paired to CAT C18 engines with ZF CruiseCommand controls. U.K. workboat specialist Camarc […]
The financial rescue of Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) has been completed with new investments and the cancelation of portions of the company’s outstanding debt. The line, which is the largest carrier in Southeast Asia, had been struggling financially and was forced to seek a court-managed reorganization due to the pressures of the pandemic. Under […]
Turkey’s Environmental Minister Murat Kurum recently confirmed that the country has approved development plans for a huge canal that would parallel the Bosporus, dubbed the Kanal Istanbul. Kanal Istanbul would increase capacity for shipping to and from the Black Sea, connecting it to the Marmara Sea in the south of Istanbul. The project is estimated […]
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement with Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) to supply a total of six Kalmar AutoShuttles™ for use at the Port of Melbourne’s Webb Dock East. The order was booked in Cargotec’s 2021 Q1 order intake, with delivery expected to be completed towards the end of Q4 2021. VICT […]
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the third edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Award is now open for applications. The competition aims to recognise outstanding businesses and industry initiatives leading the way to a more sustainable air cargo industry. CHAMP Cargosystems, a leading industry IT solution provider, has generously committed to continue […]
Emirates has announced it will resume its direct service between Milan Malpensa and New York John F Kennedy International Airport from June 1, 2021, re-opening year round connectivity between Europe and the US. Emirates flight EK205 will depart Dubai at 09:45hrs, arriving in Milan at 14:20hrs before departing again at 16:10hrs and arriving into New […]
As the UK prepares to exit lockdown with the much welcomed Government roadmap, Multimodal have announced they will be holding the in-person Multimodal event from 19th to 21st October at the NEC, Birmingham. Register here. Go to Source Author: Yasmin Turner
