InterManager Daily News 17.05.2024.

1. Columbia Shipmanagement CSM Türkiye announces collaboration with leading commercial vessel operator Transoba Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS Columbia Shipmanagement , member of Columbia Group, has underlined its commitment to the Turkish market and entered into a partnership with leading shipping operator Transoba Denizcilik ve Ticaret A.S. Columbia Shipmanagement CSM Türkiye announces collaboration with leading commercial vessel operator Transoba Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS – Cyprus Shipping News
2. Maersk suspends Methanol Ship order to Chinese Shipbuilder Maersk, the world’s second-largest shipping company, has reportedly postponed an order for 15 methanol-powered container ships from a Chinese shipbuilder. The delay is reportedly due to Maersk’s objections to design drawings submitted by the Chinese shipbuilder. Experts say that this means that South Korean technology has proved once again to be better than Chinese technology in high-value vessels. Maersk suspends Methanol Ship order to Chinese Shipbuilder – Cyprus Shipping News
3. The Ports of Barcelona and Shanghai will work together on innovation and decarbonisation projects They signed an agreement today to develop initiatives to improve services and the resilience of logistics chains between China and Europe.Shanghai and Barcelona, at the forefront of smart ports in Asia and Europe, will exchange knowledge to facilitate the standardisation of digitalisation The Ports of Barcelona and Shanghai will work together on innovation and decarbonisation projects – Cyprus Shipping News
4. Panama Canal in talks with US LNG producers to increase transit The Panama Canal is in talks with U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers on how to meet increased demand for crossings as water levels recover after a prolonged drought, the canal’s administrator Ricaurte Vasquez told Reuters in an interview. Panama Canal in talks with US LNG producers to increase transit – Cyprus Shipping News
5. Collaboration between Port of Rotterdam Authority and Rotterdam The Hague Airport for more sustainable aviation fuel On the first day of the World Hydrogen Summit in Ahoy Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a letter of intent for the further development of supply chains for sustainable fuels, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuels and hydrogen as aviation fuel. Both ports are working on establishing new chains for supplying, producing and purchasing alternative fuels and will share knowledge in this area Collaboration between Port of Rotterdam Authority and Rotterdam The Hague Airport for more sustainable aviation fuel – Cyprus Shipping News
6. Lucas Vos steps down as president of Stolt Tankers Lucas Vos has decided to step down from the role of president at Stolt Tankers after nine years with the company, effective July 1, 2024.He will be replaced by Maren Schroeder as president and chief operating officer. Bjarke Nissen will become the company’s chief commercial officer. Lucas Vos steps down as president of Stolt Tankers – Splash247
7. Trade war intensifies as Biden slaps more tariffs on Chinese products US president Joe Biden has revealed a new set of major tariff increases which will hit many different Chinese imports as well as impact the shipping of those products.The largest tariffs will be imposed on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminium, and medical equipment. Biden opted to keep in place tariffs imposed during the Trump presidency while others were raised several fold. Trade war intensifies as Biden slaps more tariffs on Chinese products – Splash247
8. Hapag-Lloyd Raises Lower End of Outlook on Strong Shipping Demand German container firm Hapag-Lloyd on Wednesday raised the lower end of its 2024 outlook amid rising demand and freight rates, but posted an 84% drop in first-quarter net profit.Commercial shipping has faced global disruptions, including in the Red Sea region, where operators are avoiding the Suez Canalbecause of attacks on vessels by Yemen-based Houthi militants. Hapag-Lloyd Raises Lower End of Outlook on Strong Shipping Demand
9. China-Linked Hackers Targeted Commercial Shipping Companies: Report A China-linked cyber espionage group known as Mustang Panda has allegedly introduced malware to gain remote access to computer systems belonging to commercial shipping companies based in Norway, Greece, and the Netherlands, NBC News has reported. China-Linked Hackers Targeted Commercial Shipping Companies: Report
10. Strong return from dry bulk shipping market Following the UK Bank Holiday, there was a strong start for the capesize market with rising rates in both the Pacific and Atlantic regions, driven by increased miner activity and healthy cargo volumes particularly in the Pacific. The C5 index moved up by US$0.84 to US$11.650. Shipping Tribune