BUND, NABU and WWF have lodged a legal appeal against the Elbe deepening plan.
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Port Houston Makes Room for Bigger Containerships
The Port Houston is seeing rapid growth in the size of ships calling its container facilities.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261532/port-houston-makes-room-for-bigger-containerships/
Venta Maersk Completes Historic Trial Passage of Northern Sea Route
Venta Maersk completed a trial passage of the Northern Sea Route on September 28.
Two More MPP Newbuilds for dship Carriers
dship Carriers welcomes a further two F-500 Eco Trader newbuildings.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261508/two-more-mpp-newbuilds-for-dship-carriers/
Scorpio Bulkers Agrees Sale and Leaseback Deal for SBI Hermes
Scorpio Bulkers inks sale and leaseback agreement for one of its Ultramaxes.
Samskip Bolsters Nor Lines Shortsea Capacity
Samskip is restructuring the multi-purpose cargo and reefer services connecting North Sea and Baltic ports to Norway.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261564/samskip-bolsters-nor-lines-shortsea-capacity/
WoodMac: Less Than 1 Pct of Bulker Fleet to Be Scrubber Fitted in 2020
Wood Mackenzie estimates that scrubbers will be installed on less than 1 pct of the bulker fleet in 2020.
ClassNK: Existing Ships Should Install BWMS Early On
Installation of BWMS for many of ClassNK ships are highly concentrated in the year 2022.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261518/classnk-existing-ships-should-install-bwms-early-on/
US Congress Passes El Faro Maritime Safety Act
US Congress passed a bill addressing maritime safety issues, raised by the El Faro sinking.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261510/us-congress-passes-el-faro-maritime-safety-act/
Sea-Mol to Build a Tank Storage Terminal in Antwerp Port
MOL Chemical Tankers, SEA-Invest partner up to build a tank storage terminal in the port of Antwerp.