New York becomes next state requiring 2-person freight train crews

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New York will now require Class I and II railroads operating in the state to have at least two crew...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-york-becomes-next-state-requiring-2-person-freight-train-crews

New York offshore wind: “Back on track”

Earlier this month, the news coming out of New York on offshore wind was causing some dismay. The New York State Public Service Commission denied petitions submitted by Empire Offshore Wind, Beacon Wind, Sunrise Wind and the Alliance for Clean Energy New York, Inc. (ACENY) that sought to address inflationary pressures impacting project economics through adjustments to Renewable Energy Credit (REC) and Offshore Wind REC (OREC) purchase and sales agreements entered with the New York State Energy...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/new-york-offshore-wind-back-on-track/

Maritime History Notes: Daniel K. Ludwig — father of the supertanker

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While Malcom McLean, founder of Sea-Land, is regarded as the father of the container ship, Daniel Keith Ludwig is recognized as the father of the supertanker.

Ludwig was born on June 24, 1897, in South Haven, Michigan, to a family involved in Great Lakes shipping. He quit school in the eighth grade and split his time between Michigan and Port Arthur, Texas, living with his...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/maritime-history-notes-daniel-k-ludwig-father-of-the-supertanker

World Container Index

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Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 1% to $1,790.36 per 40ft container this week, says an article published on their website.

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Drewry detailed assessment for Thursday, 16 March 2023
  • The composite index has decreased by 1% this week, and has dropped by 80% when compared with the same week last year.
  • The latest Drewry WCI composite index of $1,790 per 40-foot container is now 83% below the peak of $10,377 reached in...

https://mfame.guru/world-container-index/

Puerto de Los Ángeles sigue en el primer puesto de los puertos de EE.UU.

Según Alphaliner, el Puerto de Los Ángeles confirmó que manejó 9,9 Mteu en 2022, su segundo mejor desempeño anual pero una caída del 7,2 % con respecto al año anterior, ya que la congestión y las negociaciones laborales empujaron a los transportistas a diversificar sus escalas en EE. UU. No...

https://fullavantenews.com/puerto-de-los-angeles-sigue-en-el-primer-puesto-de-los-puertos-de-ee-uu/?lang=es

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