1. Walking the walk for women in shipping. Talking the talk on diversity and inclusion is good, but walking the walk will bring better rewards, writes. Talking the talk on diversity and inclusion is good, but walking the walk will bring better rewards, writes Elpi Petraki, President WISTA International
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/30/walking-the-walk-for-women-in-shipping/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/30/walking-the-walk-for-women-in-shipping/
2. US Department of Labor investigation leads Maersk to change reporting policy for employees. As part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor, Maersk Line Limited will change its safety reporting policies and compensate a seaman the company terminated after they reported safety concerns to the U.S. Coast Guard without first notifying their employer.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/31/us-department-of-labor-investigation-leads-maersk-to-change-reporting-policy-for-employees/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/31/us-department-of-labor-investigation-leads-maersk-to-change-reporting-policy-for-employees/
3. MOL announced Daibiru participate in logistics real property development project in Nagoya. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced that its group company Daibiru Corporation is participating in a logistics real estate development project in Minato-ku, Nagoya. This is part of the Daibiru Group’s domestic business strategy to investigate expansion of asset types, a key element of its medium- to long-term management plan 2035 “BUILD NEXT.” The move will help Daibiru create synergies within the MOL Group, which is engaged in the logistics business, focusing on ocean transport.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/31/mol-announced-daibiru-participate-in-logistics-real-property-development-project-in-nagoya/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/31/mol-announced-daibiru-participate-in-logistics-real-property-development-project-in-nagoya/
4. Vietnam’s seaports have rare opportunities. Seaport congestion in Singapore is affecting the global supply chain, forcing many shipping lines to open new routes to other ports in the region. This is a rare opportunity for Vietnamese seaports to attract more shipping lines around the world.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/31/vietnams-seaports-have-rare-opportunities/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/31/vietnams-seaports-have-rare-opportunities/
5. UK-based carbon capture startup bound for growth. There is growing acceptance that onboard carbon capture (OCC) is likely to form a component in shipping’s mandate to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, many of the technologies being explored also have significant energy requirements that could increase fuel consumption by as much as 45%, according to a 2022 study by the Maersk McKinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/31/uk-based-carbon-capture-startup-bound-for-growth/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/31/uk-based-carbon-capture-startup-bound-for-growth/
6. Design Flaw and Inadequate Training Led to Fire on New Staten Island Ferry, NTSB Reports. A new passenger ferry’s engine design and insufficient training for engineering crew members resulted in a fire aboard a Staten Island Ferry in 2022, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported on Tuesday.
https://gcaptain.com/design-flaw-and-inadequate-training-led-to-fire-on-new-staten-island-ferry-ntsb-reports/
https://gcaptain.com/design-flaw-and-inadequate-training-led-to-fire-on-new-staten-island-ferry-ntsb-reports/
7. Konecranes to Build Port Cranes in the U.S. with New Partner Network. Finnish crane manufacturer Konecranes is establishing a network of partners, including steel structure providers and subcontractors, to build port cranes in the United States. This long-term initiative is part of a series of efforts by the U.S. government, which recognizes Konecranes’ position as a global leader in material handling solutions with significant roots in the country.
https://gcaptain.com/konecranes-to-build-port-cranes-in-the-u-s-with-new-partner-network/
https://gcaptain.com/konecranes-to-build-port-cranes-in-the-u-s-with-new-partner-network/
8. Valor Ignored: Pete Buttigieg’s Shameful Neglect of US Sailors Under Fire. Naval experts have called the battle in the Red Sea the most intense naval combat the US Navy has faced this century. The Secretary of the Navy, recognizing the extraordinary valor under fire, awarded combat medals to US Navy sailors in the Red Sea combat zones and has consistently praised their efforts. Captain Chris “Chowdah” Hill, commanding officer of the USS Eisenhower, has rightfully become a cult legend in naval circles for his unwavering support of his crew during these times.
https://gcaptain.com/valor-ignored-pete-buttigiegs-neglect-of-us-sailors-under-fire/
https://gcaptain.com/valor-ignored-pete-buttigiegs-neglect-of-us-sailors-under-fire/
9. Finnish firm eyes opportunity from Biden’s decision to replace Chinese port cranes. Eyeing an opportunity from a geopolitical tussle between the world’s two superpowers, Finland’s Konecranes is making a big pitch to sell its products in the US.
https://splash247.com/finnish-firm-eyes-opportunity-from-bidens-decision-to-replace-chinese-port-cranes/
https://splash247.com/finnish-firm-eyes-opportunity-from-bidens-decision-to-replace-chinese-port-cranes/
10. Wisdom Marine cashes in on handy bulker sale in deal with Turkish owner. Taiwan’s Wisdom Marine has cashed in on one of its handysize bulk carriers as it makes room for fresh tonnage. The Taipei-based bulker giant, led by shipping magnate Lan Chun Sheng (James Lan), is offloading the 2015-built Bunun Glory in a deal with Turkish owner Manta Denizcilik.
https://splash247.com/wisdom-marine-cashes-in-on-handy-bulker-sale-in-deal-with-turkish-owner/
https://splash247.com/wisdom-marine-cashes-in-on-handy-bulker-sale-in-deal-with-turkish-owner/