#Maritime

244 Lina Buurstra, Rescue Leader, Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre, Swedish Maritime Authority

Mayday! Who is answering your emergency call?

In episode 244, we meet Lina Buurstra, a Rescue Leader at the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre. She answers your call when you are in distress, and she knows how to make things right again.  Lina has a background as a Master Mariner before becoming a rescue leader.
We hear about what incidents stuck with Lina, and she also tells the behind-the-scenes story of what happened when the MARCO POLO went aground in Swedish waters last year.

Lina and her...

https://shippingpodcast.com/244-lina-buurstra-rescue-leader-joint-rescue-co-ordination-centre-swedish-maritime-authority/

FMC rejects claims it is using new container rule to regulate prices

WASHINGTON — The Federal Maritime Commission has rejected arguments that it is trying to regulate rates in issuing a new rule largely prohibiting ocean carriers from refusing to provide vessel space for their customers’ containers.

The final rule, which also addresses instances in which carriers unreasonably refuse to deal or negotiate contract provisions with their customers regarding container vessel space, was required under the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. It goes into effect Sept. 23.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmc-rejects-claims-it-is-using-new-container-rule-to-regulate-prices

Borderlands Mexico: Ambitious billion-dollar Tehuantepec rail corridor aims to grab more international trade

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Ambitious billion-dollar Tehuantepec rail corridor aims to grab more international trade; GrubMarket acquires Houston-based foodservice distributor; Production of Mexican-built cargo trucks rise in June; and Metrobi launches delivery service in Texas.

Ambitious billion-dollar Tehuantepec rail corridor aims to grab more international trade

Mexico’s government funded...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-ambitious-billion-dollar-tehuantepec-rail-corridor-aims-to-grab-more-international-trade

$8.75 million awarded in Small Shipyard Grants for 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $8.75 million in grant awards to more than a dozen small shipyards through the Small Shipyard Grant Program on Thursday.

The funds will help 15 small shipyards across 12 states modernize, increase productivity, and expand local job opportunities, according to a news release from the U.S. DOT. The following shipyards are named to receive grant money for the following projects:

  • Birdon America Inc. Alabama Shipyard...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/8-75-million-awarded-in-small-shipyard-grants-for-2024

243 Erik Froste, CEO Swedish Roadferries

 On a maritime mission in Ukraine

Meet Erik Froste, CEO of Swedish Roadferries, assigned by the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine), to go to Odesa and urgently assess when Ukraine can fulfil the crucial maritime requirements of becoming a member of the European Union.

Erik was on this mission for six months earlier this year, and you must listen to his story about everyday life in Ukraine. He also speaks about the brave people he met and...

https://shippingpodcast.com/243-erik-froste-ceo-swedish-roadferries/

Ports in Houston and Galveston remain closed in wake of Hurricane Beryl

Ports in Houston and Galveston, Texas, remained closed Tuesday after Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane early Monday morning. 

Port Houston officials posted on X that they will “continue to assess and repair damage” and send an update at 4 p.m. Tuesday on whether the port will resume cargo operations on Wednesday.

The storm brought torrential rains, flooding and 94 mph winds that knocked out power to more than 2.5 million homes and businesses in southeast Texas.

Offici...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ports-in-houston-and-galveston-remain-closed-in-wake-of-hurricane-beryl

Port of Singapore congestion raising spot market prices, report finds

Congestion at the Port of Singapore has slowed docking of trade vessels and boosted spot market prices.

That is according to a recently published “Supply Chain Market Pulse” report by global consulting firm AlixPartners. It finds that the demand/supply dynamic for ocean trade has reversed in recent months. The June report says that while demand is not up, supply constraints have severely restricted available ocean vessels, resulting in higher spot market prices for now.

Compared with...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-of-singapore-congestion-raising-spot-market-prices-report-finds

Hurricane Beryl shutters Texas coastal shipping lanes

Texas ports along the Gulf Coast closed operations and vessel traffic before Hurricane Beryl made landfall in southeast Texas at 4:30 a.m. Monday CDT as a Category 1 storm packing 94 mph winds, heavy rainfall and the potential for life-threatening storm surges.

Ports in Houston, Corpus Christi, Galveston, Freeport and Texas City were shuttered Sunday morning after the Coast Guard declared condition “Zulu,” according to Reuters.

Under port condition Zulu, all vessel movement and cargo operations...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hurricane-beryl-shutters-texas-coastal-shipping-lanes

Hurricane Beryl likely to impact South Texas on Monday

The Coast Guard set Port Condition Whiskey for the ports of Brownsville and Corpus Christi, Texas, through Monday in anticipation of Hurricane Beryl’s arrival.

Corpus Christi and Brownsville port officials said they are closely monitoring new developments with the storm. Under Port Condition Whiskey, ports and other facilities can remain open for commercial operations.

Hurricane Beryl’s track shifted northward over the last 24 hours, and landfall is now expected near or south of Corpus Christi...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hurricane-beryl-likely-to-impact-south-texas-on-monday

Red Sea attacks still taking toll on global chemical shipping industry

Ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis continue to disrupt shipping lanes in the chemical industry’s supply chain, according to Al Greenwood, chemicals expert and deputy editor at ICIS.

“It’s having an impact mainly in Europe and Asia. It’s rearranging routes because the rates for containers have really gone through the roof,” Greenwood told FreightWaves in an interview. 

ICIS is a London-based provider of chemical and energy intelligence with 15 offices worldwide.

Greenwood...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/red-sea-attacks-still-taking-toll-on-global-chemical-shipping-industry

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