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New voices weigh in on impact of USTR’s proposed port fees on China-built ships

More concerns are being raised about the port fees that the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) proposes be placed on Chinese-built ships.

USTR proposes massive port fees on Chinese-built ships entering U.S. ports

As Peter Sands, chief shipping analyst at Xeneta noted last week, containership operators are looking at their options.

Now the trade association for those operators, the World Shipping Council (WSC) has released its assessment of the likely impact of the port fees should they be...

https://www.marinelog.com/uncategorized/new-voices-weigh-in-on-impact-of-ustrs-proposed-port-fees-on-china-built-ships/

AD Ports opens first inland port in Abu Dhabi

A new custom bonded inland container handling facility, Al Faya Dry Port, located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, is being established by AD Ports to act as an Inland Container Depot (ICD) linked to Khalifa Port. The intention is that the new ICD will provide a transit terminal for trucks and more cost-efficient cargo handling operations for Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

The first client for Al Faya Dry Port will be CMA CGM. However, the intention is that it will be further expanded to also...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/ad-ports-opens-first-inland-port-in-abu-dhabi/

Ports of Indiana hires maritime leader Parrott as COO

Ports of Indiana has hired maritime logistics executive David Parrott to serve as the statewide port authority’s chief operating officer. Parrott has worked in the marine industry for 30 years as a former CEO of Liberty Terminals, vice president of operations for Metro Ports, and international logistics manager for Schneider Logistics and Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
 
“Dave brings decades of maritime operations and logistics leadership to our team and will play a key role in Ports of Indiana’s future...

https://www.marinelog.com/uncategorized/ports-of-indiana-hires-maritime-leader-parrott-as-coo/

First modern VLCC sale of the year highlights how tanker prices are easing

This year’s first modern VLCC sale is in the pipeline. Brokers report that the eight-year-old, 300,000 dwt Leicester was sold for $87m to undisclosed interests. Broking sources tell Splash that an Oslo-based private equity fund, Transportation Recovery Fund (TRF), is selling the Shanghai Waigaoqiao...

https://splash247.com/first-modern-vlcc-sale-of-the-year-highlights-how-tanker-prices-are-easing/

Sohar Port and Freezone Launches ‘Marasi’ to Drive Digital Transformation

  • Oman’s Sohar Port Embraces Digital Innovation with Marasi Rollout.
  • Streamlined Maritime Operations: Sohar Port Introduces Advanced Management System.
  • Marasi Enhances Efficiency, Transparency, and Collaboration at Sohar Port.

Sohar Port and Freezone has launched the Port Management Information System, ‘Marasi,’ as part of its digital transformation journey. The launch was under the patronage of Eng Khamis bin Mohammed Al-Shamakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and...

https://mfame.guru/sohar-port-and-freezone-launches-marasi-to-drive-digital-transformation/

Kerch Strait Oil Spill: A Crisis Spirals Out of Control

  • An oil spill from two tankers in Russia’s Kerch Strait, first detected a month ago, continues to expand, prompting urgent action by Russian authorities.
  • The spill has contaminated significant areas, affecting marine life and ecosystems.
  • Ukraine accuses Russia of negligence and calls for increased sanctions.

An ongoing oil spill in the Kerch Strait, originating from two storm-damaged tankers. It become a pressing environmental crisis. Despite efforts to contain the spill, its impacts have...

https://mfame.guru/kerch-strait-oil-spill-a-crisis-spirals-out-of-control/

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