1. Presidential election obscures port resolution on US east coast. Day two of the dockworker strike across America’s eastern seaboard sees little chance of an early end to the industrial action that is seeing queues forming outside many of the country’s largest ports.
https://splash247.com/presidential-election-obscures-port-resolution-on-us-east-coast/
https://splash247.com/presidential-election-obscures-port-resolution-on-us-east-coast/
2. Hapag-Lloyd contracts two Chinese yards for boxships worth up to $5.25bn. Hapag-Lloyd has selected two Chinese yards for its next fleet expansion, orders that total $5.25bn if all options are exercised, making it one of the largest containership orders in history.
Broker Intermodal reports the German carrier has contracted Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to build 10 firm plus five options 17,000 teu LNG dual-fuelled ships, costing $210m each. The ships will have 1,600 reefer slots each.
https://splash247.com/hapag-lloyd-contracts-two-chinese-yards-for-boxships-worth-up-to-5-25bn/
https://splash247.com/hapag-lloyd-contracts-two-chinese-yards-for-boxships-worth-up-to-5-25bn/
3. New Shanghai containerline starts operations. A new Chinese container line based out of Shanghai has commenced calls across northeast Asia.
STF Shipping offers three container services linking China with South Korea and Russia’s Far East, taking over from where Dubai-based CStar Line previously operated. CStar quit the route in August.
https://splash247.com/new-shanghai-containerline-starts-operations/
https://splash247.com/new-shanghai-containerline-starts-operations/
4. M/T Sounion Continues to Burn as Houthi Attacks Resume in Red Sea. The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has released an update on the ongoing efforts to save the M/T Sounion, a Greek-flagged tanker carrying approximately 1 million barrels of crude oil, which was attacked by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea in August.
https://gcaptain.com/m-t-sounion-continues-to-burn-as-houthi-attacks-resume-in-red-sea/
https://gcaptain.com/m-t-sounion-continues-to-burn-as-houthi-attacks-resume-in-red-sea/
5. ILA Union Outlines Key Demands to End Dockworker Strike. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has outlined key demands that must be met to resume contract negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
The union’s response comes after USMX’s statement on Tuesday regarding their contract offer, which the ILA claims “distorts the facts and misleads the public.”
https://gcaptain.com/ila-union-outlines-key-demands-to-end-dockworker-strike/
https://gcaptain.com/ila-union-outlines-key-demands-to-end-dockworker-strike/
6. Baseload Power Taiwan forms strategic alliances to unlock Geothermal Energy in Tatun Mountain. Baseload Power Taiwan is excited to announce its partnership with Taiwan Power Company , Taiwan Cogeneration Corporation , and leading geothermal technology companies to collaboratively develop geothermal energy in the Tatun Mountain area of northern Taiwan. This partnership is set to unlock Taiwan’s largest geothermal resource area, rapidly advancing geothermal energy development at scale. By harnessing the homegrown energy, we believe geothermal energy will become as a key pillar in Taiwan’s journey toward achieving its Net Zero goal by 2050
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/03/baseload-power-taiwan-forms-strategic-alliances-to-unlock-geothermal-energy-in-tatun-mountain/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/03/baseload-power-taiwan-forms-strategic-alliances-to-unlock-geothermal-energy-in-tatun-mountain/
7. ScanReach launches connect POB solution for accommodation vessels. ScanReach, a pioneer in maritime technology solutions, has expanded the scope of its wireless Connect POB solution to include accommodation vessels and barges.
ScanReach’s ConnectPOB solution is now tailored to meet the specific needs of operators in this sector, offering real-time insights into personnel movement, occupancy, and safety compliance on accommodation vessels.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/03/scanreach-launches-connect-pob-solution-for-accommodation-vessels/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/03/scanreach-launches-connect-pob-solution-for-accommodation-vessels/
8. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries strengthens supply chain with acquisition of curved block manufacturer. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is set to acquire Lee Young Industrial Machinery, a ship equipment manufacturer, marking a significant move in the shipbuilding industry. The acquisition, which closed on September 30, is reported to be in the hundreds of billions of won. This strategic decision comes as the shipbuilding sector experiences a resurgence but faces challenges in the supply chain of critical components.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/03/hd-hyundai-heavy-industries-strengthens-supply-chain-with-acquisition-of-curved-block-manufacturer/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/03/hd-hyundai-heavy-industries-strengthens-supply-chain-with-acquisition-of-curved-block-manufacturer/
9. US Navy officials visit HD Hyundai and Hanwha Ocean to discuss future ship technologies. HD Hyundai announced that 13 high-ranking officials from the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Embassy in South Korea, including Rear Admiral Thomas Anderson and Rear Admiral William Greene, visited the HD Hyundai Global R&D Center in Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province, to discuss cooperation plans in the fields of future ships, eco-friendly vessels, and digital vessels.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/03/us-navy-officials-visit-hd-hyundai-and-hanwha-ocean-to-discuss-future-ship-technologies/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/03/us-navy-officials-visit-hd-hyundai-and-hanwha-ocean-to-discuss-future-ship-technologies/
10. Carrier Transicold encourages next generation of innovators with Manufacturing Facility Tour. Carrier Transicold recently welcomed to its manufacturing facility students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Engineering (SOE), offering a unique opportunity to explore advanced manufacturing processes and cutting-edge robotic technologies. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/02/carrier-transicold-encourages-next-generation-of-innovators-with-manufacturing-facility-tour/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/02/carrier-transicold-encourages-next-generation-of-innovators-with-manufacturing-facility-tour/