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Solar, wind and nuclear power to the ports

Solar, wind and nuclear power to the ports

Dr Will Beer, owner of environmental consultancy, Tunley Environmental, on shoreside carbon reduction strategies. What fast track renewable power options are available to ports to lower their carbon footprint and long term energy bills? Many ports are grappling with this complex issue especially with funding available in the US via the Inflation Reduction Act and the EPA Clean Ports Program,…

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Shifting Global Trade Routes and Economic Power: A comparative analysis between Far East and Middle East

Shifting Global Trade Routes and Economic Power: A comparative analysis between Far East and Middle East

In an increasingly interconnected world, the dynamics of global trade routes and economic power are in constant flux, with regions like the Far East and the Middle East playing pivotal roles in these shifts. This geopolitical analysis focused on understanding the evolving relationship between these two crucial regions by considering three key indicators: Liner Shipping Connectivity, Container Port Throughput, and…

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Dali readies to head to China

Dali readies to head to China

The ship that has made the most headlines in the world this year is ready to shift continents. The Dali containership, which rammed and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, nearly six months ago is making plans to leave its repair yard in Norfolk, Virginia and head to China in a couple of weeks, according to filings made in a…

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Shippers, carriers get ready for tighter customs rules at Singapore from September

Shippers, carriers get ready for tighter customs rules at Singapore from September

Transport service stakeholders handling cargo movements via Singapore Port face a heightened operational challenge complying with a new set of customs rules due to come into effect from 1 September. The requirement calls for advanced or pre-filing of export/import/transhipment cargo information, under what the authority calls a revised “free trade zone (FTZ) regime that was implemented in March 2024.” The…

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Jaffna joins IndiGo’s global network as 34th international destination

Jaffna joins IndiGo’s global network as 34th international destination

IndiGo has announced Jaffna, Sri Lanka as the newest addition in its international route network. The airline will start non-stop daily flights between Chennai and Jaffna, starting 1 September 2024. Jaffna will be the second destination in Sri Lanka after Colombo for IndiGo, making it the 34th international and 122nd overall destination in its extensive 6E network. This strategic announcement…

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New Houthi tactics put seafarers on edge

New Houthi tactics put seafarers on edge

The Houthis have ratcheted up the fear factor for seafarers heading to the Middle East – as well as families at home – with their latest video showcasing how they managed to deploy boats packed with explosives to take out the Greek-controlled Tutor kamsarmax last week, a first-of-its-kind attack in the Houthis’ seven-month campaign against merchant shipping, and one that…

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Attacks on Red Sea shipping bankrupt Israeli port

Attacks on Red Sea shipping bankrupt Israeli port

The economic effects of the Houthi strikes against Red Sea shipping became evident with the Port of Eilat’s request for financial assistance from the Israeli government following an 85% decline in volumes. Eilat is situated on Israel’s southern coast on the Red Sea, linking the country to Asia and the Indian Ocean without the need to transit the Suez Canal,…

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Dali leaves Baltimore for repairs

Dali leaves Baltimore for repairs

With tugs by its side the Dali, this year’s most infamous ship, finally left Baltimore yesterday, some three months after it smashed into the city’s largest bridge. The ship will transit to Virginia International Gateway to offload approximately 1,500 containers to reduce draft, before moving to Norfolk International Terminal for repairs. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released an update regarding…

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