1. Labor strikes shut down operations at Canada’s container ports from East to West Coast, with U.S. trade left in limbo. Key ports on Canada’s West Coast, including its largest container port in Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert, were shut down by a labor strike on Monday.
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foreman Local 514 began striking on Monday morning, stopping containers and cargo immediately. According to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, $800 million in trade flows through West Coast ports every day.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/11/07/labor-strikes-shut-down-operations-at-canadas-container-ports-from-east-to-west-coast-with-u-s-trade-left-in-limbo/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/11/07/labor-strikes-shut-down-operations-at-canadas-container-ports-from-east-to-west-coast-with-u-s-trade-left-in-limbo/
2. Expanded emissions regulations in California ports from 1 January 2025. Regulatory background
2007 At-Berth Regulation
The original 2007 At-Berth Regulation applied to container ships, passenger ships and refrigerated-cargo ships at certain California ports. Compliance with the 2007 regulation started in 2014.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/11/07/expanded-emissions-regulations-in-california-ports-from-1-january-2025/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/11/07/expanded-emissions-regulations-in-california-ports-from-1-january-2025/
3. IBIA announces European Regional Board. IBIA is pleased to announce the formation of its European Regional Board, marking the completion of the association’s commitment to establish five regional boards globally. This new board will play a vital role in fostering collaboration across the European bunker and shipping industry, addressing key regional issues, and supporting IBIA’s mission to promote a fair and sustainable marine fuel landscape.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/11/07/ibia-announces-european-regional-board/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/11/07/ibia-announces-european-regional-board/
4. Rotterdam port introduces Geofence for Just-in-Time sailing. The Rotterdam port is making an important step towards optimising its ship movements by introducing a modern Geofence system. This system is part of the first phase of the Just-in-Time sailing project, which is aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and improving ship movements efficiency.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/11/07/rotterdam-port-introduces-geofence-for-just-in-time-sailing/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/11/07/rotterdam-port-introduces-geofence-for-just-in-time-sailing/
5. Urgent need for updated Medical Guide for ships to enhance onboard healthcare. Marine Medical Solutions, a key player in maritime healthcare, is raising awareness to the urgent need for an updated edition of the International Medical Guide for Ships, last published in May 2007. This guide, essential for providing medical care onboard ships, serves as the primary reference for pharmacies that supply the list of essential medicines for seafarers.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/11/07/urgent-need-for-updated-medical-guide-for-ships-to-enhance-onboard-healthcare-2/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/11/07/urgent-need-for-updated-medical-guide-for-ships-to-enhance-onboard-healthcare-2/
6. Stainless Tankers readies double sale. Stainless Tankers of Norway has moved to offload two of its nine vessels. The Oslo-listed outfit backed by UK-based Tufton Investment Management is selling the 2005-built J19 stainless steel units Monax and Marmotas – the oldest in its fleet.
https://splash247.com/stainless-tankers-readies-double-sale/
https://splash247.com/stainless-tankers-readies-double-sale/
7. Seaway 7 wins cabling work on East Anglia Two offshore wind farm. Seaway 7, the renewables unit of Oslo-listed Subsea 7, has won a contract from ScottishPower Renewables for the transport and installation of the inter-array cables of the East Anglia Two offshore wind project.
https://splash247.com/seaway-7-wins-cabling-work-on-east-anglia-two-offshore-wind-farm/
https://splash247.com/seaway-7-wins-cabling-work-on-east-anglia-two-offshore-wind-farm/
8. Noble bags UK semisub extension from Shell. Noble Corporation has secured a two-well extension from UK supermajor Shell for the semisub Ocean Endeavor in the UK North Sea.The contract at an undisclosed dayrate will keep the unit fixed until June 2025 or approximately 130 days, and includes options for two more wells.
https://splash247.com/noble-bags-uk-semisub-extension-from-shell/
https://splash247.com/noble-bags-uk-semisub-extension-from-shell/
9. NRF Warns Trump Tariffs Could Slash Consumer Spending Power by Billions. A newly released study by the National Retail Federation (NRF) paints a stark picture for American consumers: if President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on imported goods take effect, consumers could see billions in lost spending power annually.
https://gcaptain.com/nrf-warns-trump-tariffs-could-slash-consumer-spending-power-by-billions/
https://gcaptain.com/nrf-warns-trump-tariffs-could-slash-consumer-spending-power-by-billions/
10. Ukraine Says Drone Strike Hits Port in First Caspian Sea Attack. Ukraine said a drone strike hit a naval base in a port city on Russia’s Caspian Sea coast, in Kyiv’s first-ever attack on a target in the region some 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) from the frontline.
https://gcaptain.com/ukraine-says-drone-strike-hits-port-in-first-caspian-sea-attack/
https://gcaptain.com/ukraine-says-drone-strike-hits-port-in-first-caspian-sea-attack/
