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Readers’ Picks of the Week (April 15-19, 2019)
Here are the most read stories of the previous week.
Drewry: China’s Restrictions on Coal Imports to Affect Demand for Panamaxes
Demand for Panamax bulkers is expected to shrink due to China’s restriction of coal imports.
Port Arthur LNG Export Facility Gets FERC Construction Nod
The facility is expected to enable the export of some 11 Mtpa of LNG.
NWSA Handles Record-Breaking Box Volumes in 1st Quarter
Northwest Seaport Alliance handled a total of 775,522 TEUs in the first quarter of 2019, a rise of 12 percent.
WinGD Profits from Increased Confidence in LNG as Marine Fuel
WinGD sees growth in orders for its low-pressure, dual-fuel two-stroke engines.
Port of Rotterdam Volumes Keep Rising in 1Q 2019
Port of Rotterdam cargo volumes increased by 5.1 percent during the first quarter of 2019.
ECSA: EU Parliament Adopts Maritime Single Window
European Parliament adopted the proposal for a Regulation establishing a European Maritime Single Window.
AET Tankers’ Vessels Conduct Maiden LNG Bunkering Ops
AET Tankers’ two LNG dual-fuel Aframax conducted maiden ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Port of Rotterdam.
BIMCO: Capesize Ships in Pain as Chinese Iron Ore Imports Drop
BIMCO: Dry bulk shipping industry is feeling the impact of a continuing decrease in Chinese iron ore imports.
ABS, CINS to Jointly Reduce Dangerous Goods Stowage Risks
A set of guidelines are to be published following a three-month trial.
Ukraine Seeks Release of Ships, Sailors with International Court Appeal
Russia detained three Ukrainian Navy vessels in November 2018.
d’Amico to Pay USD 4 Mn for Oily Waste Dumping
d’Amico Shipping Italia will pay a USD 4 million penalty and be placed on probation for four years.
ZEABORN Acquires Full Ownership of ZEAMARINE
ZEABORN decides to acquire the remaining ownership interests in ZEAMARINE.
BW Group Grows Its Stake in Epic Gas
BW Group increased its stake in Epic Gas to 82.58% with the completion of its voluntary unconditional offer.