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Cargo volumes in China recover steadily
Decreased global demand led by high inflation in global market contributes to the slow recovery in China
The Lloyd's List Podcast: Is AI really changing shipping?
Technology changes slowly at first and then very, very rapidly and there is a small window of opportunity before artificial intelligence becomes normalised in shipping. This week on the Lloyd’s List Podcast we are exploring whether the AI revolution really is changing shipping and why the answer to that question is less a story about technology and more about an industry that is rapidly evolving into a tiered structure of haves and have nots
Matson advancing gas-fuelled boxship plans
US container and ro-ro vessel vessel operator set to retrofit a 3,620 teu containership to operate on liquefied natural gas. At least three other ships in the Matson fleet could follow
Rising newbuild LNG carrier prices face downside risks
The last time the value of large newbuilding LNG carriers reached such heights was during the shipbuilding super-cycle just before the 2008 global financial meltdown
Over 3,500 seafarers abandoned worldwide, survey shows
A lack of adequate inspectorates across IMO member states to examine Maritime Labour Convention requirements is compounding the neglected seafarer situation
Russia boxship feeders switch to mainline trades
Handful of containerships are still calling at St Petersburg, though capacity deployed has fallen to just 15% of slots provided before the Ukraine crisis
Demolition prices drop by $100 per ldt
Demolition plots are becoming dormant because of a lack of vessels during a period of strong shipping markets across all sectors
The week in charts: Asian rivals challenge Singapore as top bunkering hub | Ukraine’s minor ports facilitate grain trade | Greek-owned tankers picking up Russian business
Product tanker rates rise in Asia, post-panamax boxship values double since early 2021, and a tanker previously used in US-sanctioned Iran trades tracked making rare cargo transfer in high seas
Fast-growing upstart carriers exposed to spot rate volatility
Despite the pace of expansion, weakening spot rates and ebbing consumer demand are posing a danger to newer shipping lines. The emerging carriers that have little contract protection and bear higher operating costs are at risk of taking a bigger hit from a market correction
Changing lanes: New entrants do little to level boxship playing field
Despite a flurry of new carriers and operators on the trunk liner trades the established alliances have maintained their dominant market share
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Malaysia’s Tanjung Pelepas adopts AI to improve port efficiency
Tanjung Pelepas is deploying the the MarineM system, from Singapore’s Innovez One
Aleutian Islands ‘well situated’ to be hydrogen bunkering stop
Islands off Alaska are a natural half-way hydrogen bunkering stop. There is strong case for federal funding to kickstart the market, says a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation
UK ports call for decarbonisation support
Ports are contributing to the economy, but need further help with infrastructure investment. The sector provides $13bn to UK economy
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Matson advancing gas-fuelled boxship plans
US container and ro-ro vessel vessel operator set to retrofit a 3,620 teu containership to operate on liquefied natural gas. At least three other ships in the Matson fleet could follow
CMA CGM teams with MPA on maritime decarbonisation push
The agreement will aim to improve maritime training and skills development and explore collaboration opportunities in the digitalisation space, including maritime cyber security and just-in-time shipping
Rising newbuild LNG carrier prices face downside risks
The last time the value of large newbuilding LNG carriers reached such heights was during the shipbuilding super-cycle just before the 2008 global financial meltdown
Liverpool’s maritime rejuvenation strengthens UK port city region
UK port city has brought academia, industry, politicians, business, unions and seafarers together in a common maritime purpose. It is forecast that the economic contribution in 2025 will be higher still
Over 3,500 seafarers abandoned worldwide, survey shows
A lack of adequate inspectorates across IMO member states to examine Maritime Labour Convention requirements is compounding the neglected seafarer situation
Steep increase in container losses overboard — WSC study
Containers lost at sea remain remarkably low given the number carried each year. But winter storms are taking their toll, with more research needed into vessel stability
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