5. Shore power for tankers has a significant potential to reduce in-port emissions. As part of a CEF Study project co-funded by the European Union, Port of Rotterdam, in collaboration with the municipality of Rotterdam and various partners in the port of Rotterdam, is conducting four feasibility studies for shore power.This takes place at four large terminals in the port of Rotterdam; the ECT (Amazonehaven), APMT2 (Amaliahaven), VOPAK (Vlaardingen) and the Cruise terminal (Wilhelminakade).
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/06/21/shore-power-for-tankers-has-a-significant-potential-to-reduce-in-port-emissions/
6. Brands multiply in red-hot liner sector. With spot rates at all-time highs – bar the covid era – a host of opportunistic companies are rushing out liner offerings. Similar to the pandemic period, many regional lines have entered the main east-west trades, while new names in container shipping are also emerging.
https://splash247.com/brands-multiply-in-red-hot-liner-sector/
7. EU cracks down on Russian LNG shipments. Cracking down on LNG shipments as well as around a dozen of the so-called shadow tanker fleet form elements of the 14th package of sanctions against Russia that the European Union is introducing.The new package targets Russia’s shadow fleet of tankers, and transhipments of liquefied natural gas to third countries.
https://splash247.com/eu-cracks-down-on-russian-lng-shipments/
8. Stavridis: Red Sea Response Is Anemic And Indecisive. According to Admiral Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, the Western response to the Red Sea conflict has been “anemic, indecisive, and predominantly defensive.” Do we have the will to win, and if so, how do we show it?
https://gcaptain.com/stavridis-red-sea-response-is-anemic-and-indecisive/
9. Singapore Port Logjam Lingers as Container Ships Keep Piling In. The logjam that’s been plaguing Singapore’s container port is bringing forward this year’s peak season for the shipping sector, spelling trouble for businesses in the city-state.The bunching up of container vessels outside one of the world’s busiest maritime trade hubs — caused by ships avoiding the Red Sea due to Houthi rebels’ attacks — means there’s more cargoes trapped in ports for longer.
https://gcaptain.com/singapore-port-logjam-lingers-as-container-ships-keep-piling-in/