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Brazilian Authorities Rush to Prevent Potential Spill from Listing Stellar Banner
Following the listing of the giant oil carrier MV Stellar Banner off the coast of Sao Luis, in northeastern Brazil, the relevant companies and authorities are scrambling to avoid a potential environmental disaster.
Based on the latest information from the Brazilian Navy, dated February 27, there have been no fuel oil leaks confirmed until now.Posted On:28-Feb-2020
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Costa Favolosa Denied Docking in Virgin Islands over Sick Passengers
Cruise ships are struggling to maintain their itineraries amid fears related to the ongoing spread of the coronavirus.
The latest ship to fall victim of stringent precautionary measures adopted by international governments is M/V Costa Favolosa.
Namely, the ship, operated by Italian-based Costa Cruises, was scheduled to call at the Virgin Islands on Wednesday, February 26, but was denied access.Posted On:28-Feb-2020
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British Ports Seeking Funds to Fight Coronavirus Spread
The British ports industry is requesting further support for port health authorities to prevent coronavirus spreading and impacting businesses.
As the number of new confirmed cases of the Wuhan COVID-19 grows, particularly in mainland Europe, the British Ports Association (BPA) has today written to the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock MP to outline the UK port sector s growing concerns.Posted On:28-Feb-2020
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Pioneer Marine CEO Steps Down
Torben Janholt, Chief Executive Officer of the dry bulk shipping company Pioneer Marine Inc. is retiring from his role effective today.
He has been a member of the Pioneer Marine board of directors since 2013.
"I have decided to retire as the company s CEO and member of the board. It has been a pleasure to work with such a motivated group of people and I am proud that together we brought Pioneer to a new era," Janholt said.Posted On:28-Feb-2020
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Evergreen Line Rolls Out Digital Booking Platform
Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Marine Corporation has launched GreenX, an integrated container logistics solution platform.
As explained, GreenX provides a digital portal for Evergreen clients to get instant quotes and book secured space with prioritized equipment supplied by the carrier.Posted On:28-Feb-2020
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Vale: 20 Evacuated after Giant Iron Ore Ship Starts Listing
Twenty crew members of the iron ore ship MV Stellar Banner were evacuated after the colossal bulker experienced bow damage and started listing heavily.
The incident occurred while the ship was leaving Ponta de Madeira port terminal in the northern Brazilian state of Maranhao, on Monday night, February 24, Brazilian miner Vale informed.Posted On:28-Feb-2020
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105 Sailings from Asia to North America and Europe Blanked in February
Ocean carriers canceled about 105 sailings on the routes from Asia to the North America and Europe/Mediterranean regions alone in February 2020, according to the data from the UK-based consultancy Drewry.
Carriers are blanking sailings as a way of dealing with the cargo volume slump caused by the coronavirus outbreak originating from China and the closure of manufacturing plans in the country as a precautionary measure.Posted On:28-Feb-2020
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Liners, Terminal Operators to Become Shareholders of Global Shipping Business Network
Nine ocean carriers and terminal operators have signed a shareholders agreement indicating their intention to become shareholders of the proposed Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN).
The companies include CMA CGM, COSCO SHIPPING LINES, COSCO SHIPPING Ports, Hapag-Lloyd, Hutchison Ports, OOCL, Port of Qingdao, PSA International, and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG).Posted On:28-Feb-2020
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Cabinet approves exemption of India Ports Global from DPE guidelines
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the exemption of the India Ports Global (IPGL) from the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) guidelines, except for reservation and vigilance policies. The move will help in smooth execution of Chabahar project in Iran.Posted On:28-Feb-2020
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Adani Ports incorporates subsidiary in Bangladesh
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (Adani Ports) informed the exchages Wednesday post market hours that the company has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary namely Adani Bangladesh Ports Private Limited (ABPPL) in Bangladesh.
The Company has incorporated a Wholly Owned Subsidiary for carrying out business of Dredging, Port & Infrastructure Development.Posted On:28-Feb-2020
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Containers from China stranded at Chennai Port get clearance
After several days, containers from China stranded at the Chennai Port have got clearance. Nearly 120 containers have been taken out and 100 more are waiting, sources said.
Owing to the COVID-19 epidemic, most of the offices in China were shut and documents having details of the consignees were lying there.Posted On:28-Feb-2020
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New Fortress Energy Advances Construction of LNG Terminal in Mexico
New Fortress Energy LLC (NASDAQ: NFE) ("New Fortress") continues to advance construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving and regasification terminal in the port of Pichilingue, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Over the past months, marine work has been underway at the site of the terminal. With all the necessary permits obtained for onshore construction of the power plant, additional equipment, materials, and workers will be deployed to the site to expedite completion of the project.Posted On:28-Feb-2020
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