1. Navigating Regulatory Challenges: Industry Leaders Discuss Shadow Fleet, Decarbonisation and Prospects of Energy Shipping at Posidonia 2024 During a riveting opening panel session of the Tradewinds Shipowners Forum at Posidonia 2024, Harry Conway, Chair of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), engaged in an in-depth discussion with senior representatives of the shipping industry on regulatory issues ranging from shadow fleets to alternative fuels.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/06/05/navigating-regulatory-challenges-industry-leaders-discuss-shadow-fleet-decarbonisation-and-prospects-of-energy-shipping-at-posidonia-2024/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/06/05/navigating-regulatory-challenges-industry-leaders-discuss-shadow-fleet-decarbonisation-and-prospects-of-energy-shipping-at-posidonia-2024/
2. EU rules drive marine demand for shoreside power; infrastructure needed EU regulations on shoreside power are poised to introduce low-carbon electricity into marine energy mix with limited impact on the transition into sustainable fuels, assuming charging networks can be rolled out in time, industry analysts said.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/06/05/135082/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/06/05/135082/
3. Escalation emissions: How Red Sea disruptions are driving up carbon emissions For companies struggling to account for – and lower – the climate-warming emissions associated with their businesses, these rerouted journeys add to the challenge. Many companies had already revamped their supply chains as they navigated COVID-19 disruptions, extreme weather risks, trade protectionism that forced them to change suppliers, and rising freight costs.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/06/05/escalating-emissions-how-red-sea-disruptions-are-driving-up-carbon-emissions/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/06/05/escalating-emissions-how-red-sea-disruptions-are-driving-up-carbon-emissions/
4. Greek Bulkers provide first European Reference for Groke’s Advanced Situational Awareness System In what marks its first contract with a major European ship operator, Finland-headquartered Groke Technologies will supply, install and commission its revolutionary Groke Pro Situational Awareness System to a pair of bulk carriers operated by undisclosed Greek interests.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/06/05/greek-bulkers-provide-first-european-reference-for-grokes-advanced-situational-awareness-system-2/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/06/05/greek-bulkers-provide-first-european-reference-for-grokes-advanced-situational-awareness-system-2/
5. Tankers: Market correction still evident MEG LR2’s saw freight levels fall off again this week. The TC1 rate for 75kt MEG/Japan sunk 30 points to WS240.56 and the 90kt MEG/UK-Continent TC20 voyage went from $7.79 million to $6.8 million. West of Suez, Mediterranean/East LR2’s improved for the second week on week. The TC15 index jumped up $429,000 to $4.08 million.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/06/05/tankers-market-correction-still-evident/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/06/05/tankers-market-correction-still-evident/
6. Baltimore port expected to open full main shipping channel this weekend The full 213 m wide main shipping channel into Baltimore port will open this weekend some 75 days since the 9,962 teu Dali containership lost power, slammed into a bridge and cut off operations at most of America’s ninth largest port.
https://splash247.com/baltimore-port-expected-to-open-full-main-shipping-channel-this-weekend/
https://splash247.com/baltimore-port-expected-to-open-full-main-shipping-channel-this-weekend/
7. American ports seen lagging when it comes to port efficiency The newest global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) reveals that East and Southeast Asian ports excelled in 2023, accounting for 13 of the top 20 places.
Developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, the fourth edition of the CPPI highlights how regional disruptions impacted port performance everywhere. The CPPI is based on available empirical objective data pertaining exclusively to time expended in a vessel stay in a port.
https://splash247.com/american-ports-seen-lagging-when-it-comes-to-port-efficiency/
https://splash247.com/american-ports-seen-lagging-when-it-comes-to-port-efficiency/
8. Chinese seafarers see strongest increase in wages China has seen the strongest increase in seafarer wages across the main seafaring countries in international shipping in recent years, according to the latest Manning Annual Review and Forecast report published by consultancy Drewry.
https://splash247.com/chinese-seafarers-see-strongest-increase-in-wages/
https://splash247.com/chinese-seafarers-see-strongest-increase-in-wages/
9. Can shipmanagers get their clients to pay a bit extra? Is never easy asking an owner to pay more for a service. Splash asks how managers can navigate this tricky issue in the latest chapter from our brand new magazine being distributed across Posidonia this week.
https://splash247.com/can-shipmanagers-get-their-clients-to-pay-a-bit-extra/
https://splash247.com/can-shipmanagers-get-their-clients-to-pay-a-bit-extra/
10. Grapple Power: The Imperative of Bulk Handling Grabs news-details
“As technical consultants specializing in transshipment operations, we excel in devising optimal solutions to ensure peak performance. Our expertise extends to a wide array of dry bulk commodities transshipped across different global locations. Driven by our experiential and logical selection of equipment and machinery, we commit to offering our clients lucrative outcomes,” says Luca Bagnasco, Operations Manager at Shi.E.L.D. Services.
https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Grapple+Power%3A+The+Imperative+of+Bulk+Handling+Grabs+
https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Grapple+Power%3A+The+Imperative+of+Bulk+Handling+Grabs+