ZF unveils its newest addition azimuth thruster

Miramar, Fla., based ZF North America is to add the ZF AT 90 to its azimuth thruster (AT) line-up.
Becoming commercially available in December, The new, well-mounted, Z-drive thruster is compatible with a wide range of commercial vessels, supporting a maximum power of 1,978 kW/2,651 hp and increasing the power and thrust capabilities of the AT thruster product line.

Fully customizable to nearly any hull shape or vessel profile, the ZF AT 90 is one of the most flexible products on the market. It...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/zf-unveils-its-newest-addition-azimuth-thruster/

Port of Rotterdam, HGK Shipping team up on sustainability of inland waterways

HGK Shipping and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a long-term cooperation agreement to promote sustainable concepts for inland waterway services leading to and from seaports.

The post Port of Rotterdam, HGK Shipping team up on sustainability of inland waterways appeared first on Offshore Energy

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/port-of-rotterdam-hgk-shipping-team-up-on-sustainability-of-inland-waterways/

Export grain shippers mull options amid limited barge, rail capacity

Grain shippers have been scrambling to consider all their export options in the wake of low water levels on the Mississippi River and its tributaries. 

“Because of the low water conditions on the river, which is a major conduit for soybean and grain exports, there are a lot of farmers and a lot of agricultural shippers who are asking themselves, ‘What is my plan B? What is my plan C?’” Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, told FreightWaves. “And that answer is...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/export-grain-shippers-mull-options-amid-limited-barge-rail-capacity

HAROPA PORT News: 2024 Olympics on the Seine, Strategy for Containers, Wind Power in Le Havre, River Transport, Wind-powered Decarbonisation…

Every quarter, HAROPA PORT publishes its bilingual magazine (French/English) which covers the major news of the 3 ports, with an economic dossier, an opening on innovation, etc.

This issue could be of interest to you as it deals with the following topics in particular:

–          The 2024 Olympics on the Seine: For the first time in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the opening ceremony will not be held in a stadium… but on the Seine: 10,500 sports men and women will travel on a...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/21/haropa-port-news-2024-olympics-on-the-seine-strategy-for-containers-wind-power-in-le-havre-river-transport-wind-powered-decarbonisation/

IACS Council Withdraws Russian Register’s Membership of IACS

IACS Council Withdraws Russian Register’s Membership of IACS

Following the recent, tragic developments in Ukraine and resulting actions taken by governments and other entities worldwide including, in particular, sanctions in the UK where IACS is domiciled, IACS Council has been continuously reviewing the developing sanctions landscape to ensure it complies fully with all legal requirements.  As part of that ongoing evaluation, and following the receipt of external legal advice, IACS Council...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/11/iacs-council-withdraws-russian-registers-membership-of-iacs/

Vital Statistics for the 2021 100 Top Women in Shipping

Vital Statistics for the 2021 100 Top Women in Shipping

Anny Zade

By Anny Zade

We have not experienced anything like this and never witnessed or heard anything to be as closely followed as the international mega-spread talk, gossip and social media communication, as the aftermath of our third international 100 Top Women in Shipping. It was more than touching to see how women reacted in uploading the results and making presentations individually or in groups in many regions all over Planet Ocean....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/07/vital-statistics-for-the-2021-100-top-women-in-shipping/

The BDI falls, Dirties unexpected rise; despicable mess and hype by all on Ukraine whilst …Covid still around..

The BDI falls, Dirties unexpected rise; despicable mess and hype by all on Ukraine whilst …Covid still around..

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 57 points as well as the 2,200 threshold and now stands at 2,187.Unexpected rise in Dirties with the BDTI up 179 points at 904. Hype and theatre of the absurd in Ukraine with Russian Forces smashing local defences in all fronts; a big surprise or a copy of the Afghan Army’s collapse? Something more than dubious happened. The Covid-19...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/24/the-bdi-falls-dirties-unexpected-rise-despicable-mess-and-hype-by-all-on-ukraine-whilst-covid-still-around/

Suez Canal blockage raises many questions about future claims modelling, says NI webinar

Suez Canal blockage raises many questions about future claims modelling, says NI webinar

The Ever Given case is another reminder of the fragility of global supply chains and the importance of shipping but it raises some important questions about the challenges facing insurers when modelling for such claims, delegates attending a Nautical Institute webinar were told.

While the initial claim by the Suez Canal Authority was in the region of $900m it could end up being substantially lower, and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/11/suez-canal-blockage-raises-many-questions-about-future-claims-modelling-says-ni-webinar/

Statement: John Butler, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council on the Senate Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Statement: John Butler, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council on the Senate Ocean Shipping Reform Act

John Butler, President & CEO of the WSC.

Washington, February 4 – The World Shipping Council (WSC) notes that the Senate has now introduced its own bill, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, to amend the Shipping Act.  

“Ocean carriers continue to work with all members of the supply chain, the Federal Maritime Commission, the administration, and their customers to identify and implement...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/04/statement-john-butler-president-ceo-of-the-world-shipping-council-on-the-senate-ocean-shipping-reform-act/

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