Cargo Ships

First Cargo Ship Powered By Green Methanol Begins Its Journey

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The first-ever container to run on green methanol began its journey this week. The cargo ship is powered by methane captured from food waste at landfills, says an article published on Interesting engineering.

Ocean cargo ships

Maersk, the ship’s owner, has made a commitment to only buy new ships that can use green fuels. It ordered the methanol ship two years ago.

Another 25 of these types of ships are on order, and older ships are being retrofitted to use the same fuel....

https://mfame.guru/first-cargo-ship-powered-by-green-methanol-begins-its-journey/

Food Shortages Due To Cargo Ship Breakdowns

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  • Defense minister apologizes to troops as Juguang township enters 20th day without food resupply.
  • The defence minister apologised to Matsu-based troops after reports that food shortages are forcing business closures after 20 days without a supply ship.

Cargo ships out of action causing food shortages, saya Matsu DPP head, according to a Taiwan News source.

Cargo ships under maintenance

The chairman of Matsu’s Democratic Progressive Party wing Lii Wen (李問) on Tuesday said

https://mfame.guru/food-shortages-due-to-cargo-ship-breakdowns/

State Of Many Cargo Ships In Jeopardy

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  • The Capesize time charter average (5TC) lost more than 50% of its value since the middle of last week.
  • Ultramax experiences a rather stagnant week with the Atlantic generally lacking fresh enquiry. 
  • With many celebrating Lunar New Year, activity was limited in Asia. However, some regions of the Atlantic were showing signs of resistance to further reductions. 

Here’s a quick review of the status of cargo ship health around the world.

Capesize

The Capesize time charter...

https://mfame.guru/state-of-many-cargo-ships-in-jeopardy/

Why every American should care that diesel prices are surging across the country

The cost of diesel fule impacts truckers and the entire economy. (Photo: JIm Allen/FreightWaves)

Gasoline prices are increasing almost daily, pinching the wallets and pocketbooks of nearly all Americans with cars. However, as bad as that news is, diesel prices are surging even more across the country. Today’s truckstop retail diesel prices hit a new record of $5.32/gallon. Since February 1st, national truckstop diesel prices have increased by $1.57/gallon. For an owner-operator whose truck gets 6.5 miles per gallon, this equates to a cost increase of $0.24 per mile. 

Diesel’s importance to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/why-every-american-should-care-that-diesel-prices-are-surging-across-the-country

FreightWaves Classics/Fallen Flags: Luckenbach Steamship Company was successful for nearly 125 years

The Edgar F. Luckenbach. (Photo: Naval History and Heritage Command)

The Luckenbach Steamship Company was a long-lived and successful U.S. shipping company. It survived two world wars, but did not survive the industry’s change to container ships…

The company was founded by Lewis Luckenbach in 1850, who began with a single tugboat in New York Harbor. Luckenbach found success by pioneering tug-and-barge transport of coal from Norfolk, Virginia. Norfolk was the primary port used to ship coal from the fields and mines of Virginia and West Virginia to cities and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-classicsfallen-flags-luckenbach-steamship-company-was-successful-for-nearly-125-years

IMechE Report Methods To Reduce Emissions Up To 40%

  • On World Earth Day, Fitting sails is calling for the Government to support the development of a demonstration ship with retro-fitted sails.
  • Shipping emissions have grown rapidly over the last decade and could account for 20% of global emissions by 2050 if unchecked.
  • Fitting sails could reduce emissions quickly.
  • UK Government is to include shipping in new emissions targets.

Fitting sails to cargo ships and sailing more slowly could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry by...

https://mfame.guru/imeche-report-methods-to-reduce-emissions-up-to-40/

FreightWaves Flashback: Maersk launches first 6,000-TEU ship

FreightWaves Classics articles look at various aspects of the transportation industry’s history. If there are topics that you think would be of interest, please send them to [email protected].

The many industries that make up the world of freight have undergone tremendous change over the past several decades. Each week, FreightWaves explores the archives of American Shipper’s nearly 70-year-old collection of shipping and maritime publications to showcase interesting freight stories of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-flashback-maersk-launches-first-6000-teu-ship

EU Maritime Security Factsheet of The Gulf of Guinea

The Gulf of Guinea is a vast and diverse region stretching from Senegal to Angola, covering approximately 6,000 km of coastline. It is an important shipping zone transporting oil and gas, as well as goods to and from central and southern Africa. On any one day there are around 1,500 fishing vessels, tankers, and cargo ships navigating its waters, says an article published in allAfrica.

EU Gulf of Guinea Action Plan

Piracy, armed robbery at sea, kidnapping of seafarers, illegal fishing, smuggling...

https://mfame.guru/eu-maritime-security-factsheet-of-the-gulf-of-guinea/

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