InterManager Daily News 19.04.2024.

1. “Adopt a Ship” educational programme celebrates the adoption of 1000 ships The Cyprus Shipping Chamber held an event on Wednesday, 17 April 2024, at Columbia Plaza Venue in Limassol to celebrate the adoption of 1000 ships in the context of its “Adopt a Ship” educational programme. “Adopt a Ship” educational programme celebrates the adoption of 1000 ships – Cyprus Shipping News
2. Greener marine operations will require leaner crews and smaller ships Marine robotics pioneer Ocean Infinity is actively pursuing the decarbonisation of its Armada fleet of lean-crewed, uncrewed and remotely operated vessels in alignment with its goal to achieve net-zero across the business by 2040. Greener marine operations will require leaner crews and smaller ships – Cyprus Shipping News
3. Russia’s seaborne oil product exports fell in March, calculations show Russia’s seaborne oil product exports fell 4.2% in March from the previous month to 10.178 million metric tons due to unplanned maintenance at refineries and a uel export ban, data from industry sources and Reuters calculations showed. Russia’s seaborne oil product exports fell in March, calculations show – Cyprus Shipping News
4. Joe Kramek to succeed John Butler at World Shipping Council Liner lobby group, the World Shipping Council (WSC), has appointed Joe Kramek as its new president and chief executive officer.Kramek will succeed John Butler, who will retire at the end of July after nearly a decade at the helm. Joe Kramek to succeed John Butler at World Shipping Council – Splash247
5. D’Amico orders two LR1 tankers in China Italian owner d’Amico International Shipping has signed a shipbuilding contract with Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding for the purchase of two new LR1 product tankers.The order was placed by the Italian firm’s Irish subsidiary, d’Amico Tankers. The price for each 75,000 dwt vessel will be $55.4m. D’Amico orders two LR1 tankers in China – Splash247
6. ONE launches new low-emission shipping service Japanese liner Ocean Network Express (ONE) has unveiled a reduced emissions shipping service designed to meet the shared decarbonisation goals of the shipping industry.The new shipping service, named ONE LEAF+, offers customers the opportunity to manage their emissions and minimise environmental impact across the value chain ONE launches new low-emission shipping service – Splash247
7. Port of Los Angeles Eyes Continued Momentum as Container Volumes Surge The Port of Los Angeles reported a 19% increase in container units handled in March, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year growth.The port processed 743,417 TEUs in March, bringing its first quarter throughput to 2.38 million TEUs. This represents a nearly 30% increase from 2023, making it one of the port’s best first-quarter starts behind the import surge seen during the pandemic in 2021 and 2022. Port of Los Angeles Eyes Continued Momentum as Container Volumes Surge
8. $316 Million in Funding Announced to Modernize U.S. Ferries The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the availability of $316 million to support and modernize passenger ferry services across the country. $316 Million in Funding Announced to Modernize U.S. Ferries
9. Govt. issues fresh guidelines to protect ship movement in the Persian Gulf The Indian government has put the country’s Navy on high alert to respond quickly to calls of distress from ships, both Indian and foreign flag carriers, moving through the strife-torn Persian Gulf region, where tensions have escalated since Iran launched a missile strike against Israel on Saturday. Shipping Tribune
10. CMA CGM AIR CARGO accelerates its development with the arrival of three B777F and the opening of a transpacific service CMA CGM AIR CARGO will begin operating a transpacific route connecting Asia to North America in summer 2024. The launch on a strategic air freight route marks the acceleration of CMA CGM AIR CARGO’s development. CMA CGM AIR CARGO accelerates its development with the arrival of three B777F and the opening of a transpacific service – Cyprus Shipping News