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Polar Bear Killed after Attacking Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Guard
A polar bear has been shot dead by MS Bremen’s cruise ship guard during a shore excursion to Spitsbergen.
Petrochemical Producers Supply Chain & Logistics Spending Survey
Petrochemical Update recently reached out to their extensive network of petrochemical supply chain & logistics purchasing managers to an insight into budgets and spending priorities for the next 24 months. We’ve collated our findings in our brand new (complimentary) Petrochemical Producers Supply Ch
Trump, Juncker Agree to Hold Off Further Tariffs, Boost LNG Trade
Junker and Trump agreed to work toward zero tariffs and boost trade relations, mainly of soybeans and LNG.
Anti-Corruption Project in Nigeria Improves Port Calls
Danish Shipping: An anti-corruption project for ports has been completed in Nigeria with positive outcomes.
Port of Rotterdam’s H1 Throughput Down 2.2 Pct
The port reported a throughput of 232.8 million tonnes, a drop of 2.2 percent in total throughput year-on-year.
Wison Wins FEED Contract for FLNG Project
Wison, Western entered into a TSA in relation to a new floating LNG project in British Columbia, Canada.
CMA CGM Extends Bunker Surcharge
Due to high oil prices CMA CGM would keep the emergency bunker surcharge to recover the increase.
US House Approves Safety Bill in Response to El Faro Sinking
US House of Representatives approved the maritime safety legislation raised by the El Faro sinking.
Secondhand Ultramax Joins Genco Shipping’s Fleet
Genco Shipping has taken delivery of the recently acquired 61,000 dwt Ultramax vessel.
Scorpio Bulkers Secures New USD 60 Mn Loan
Scorpio Bulkers has received a commitment for a loan facility of up to USD 60 million.
Extensive Damage Found on Grounded Car Carrier off Sweden
There has been no oil leak detected from the ship, however, a couple of the ship’s oil tanks are taking on water.
NYK Line Downgrades Profit Forecast
NYK Line has lowered its forecast for the interim and full year consolidated financial results.
FSL Trust Refinances Existing Syndicated Loan
FSL Trust completed the refinancing of all outstanding amounts under an existing syndicated loan.
ATSB: YM Efficiency Suffered “Heavy Rolling” Before Losing Boxes
YM Efficiency lost 81 containers and suffered structural damage following heavy rolling off Newcastle.