CARGO SHIPS
Global sea transport leaps most since 2010 after Red Sea attacks
Global sea transport sees a surge in activity due to geopolitical disruptions and attacks in the Red Sea. Vessels reroute to avoid conflict zones, impacting carbon emissions.
Dali cargo ship leaves Baltimore for Virginia, nearly 3 months after bridge collapse
Dali to off-load cargo containers at Virginia International Gateway before heading to Norfolk International Terminal for salvage and repairs.
GRSE secures export order worth $54 mn from German co for commercial vessels
Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has signed a $54 million contract with Germany-based shipping company Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler und Reederei GmbH and Co. KG for the construction and delivery of four multi-purpose cargo vessels. The vessels, each 120 meters in length and 17 meters in width, will carry 7,500 metric tonnes of cargo.
Eight crew members of Baltimore ship crash to return to India
After a three-month wait, eight crew members of the MV Daki Cargo ship involved in the Baltimore bridge crash are returning to India, while others remain for litigation. A judge allowed their departure despite city motions to keep them in the US. The ship is set to leave for Norfolk, Virginia, with four crew members staying on board. Investigations continue with no charges made yet.
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch boat-borne bomb attack against Greek-owned ship in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a boat-borne bomb attack in the Red Sea targeting a commercial ship near the USS Laboon, amid a US-led campaign to safeguard the waterway.
Missile attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels strike 2 ships in the Gulf of Aden, US military says
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile attacks on two ships in the Gulf of Aden. The first target was the Antigua- and Barbuda-flagged cargo ship Norderney, which was hit by two anti-ship ballistic cruise missiles, causing a fire that was extinguished by the crew. The second target was the Liberian-flagged, Swiss-owned container ship Tavvishi, which sustained damage but continued its journey. A coalition warship intercepted a second missile aimed at the Tavvishi.
Maersk faces significant port congestion in Asia, Mediterranean
Maersk faces significant terminal congestion in Mediterranean and Asian ports, causing substantial delays in its vessel schedule.
Trade strains boost cargo rates at pace recalling Covid ‘chaos’
Global goods trade is rebounding, boosting shipping rates and triggering memories of past disruptions for supply-chain managers.
Largest container ship to arrive in India docks at Adani's Mundra Port
Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ)'s flagship Mundra Port created a milestone by welcoming the largest container ship ever to call at an Indian port after the MSC Anna vessel docked at the Mundra Port on Sunday, the conglomerate said in a press release.
Crashed ship that took down Baltimore bridge refloated, towed from channel
The removal of the Dali marked a significant step in the Port of Baltimore's recovery from the boat's March 26 collision with one of the bridge's support pillars. The bridge's collapse killed six road workers and hindered traffic through the busiest port for car shipments in the U.S.
French shipping giant expects slump in cargo rates
CMA CGM SA anticipates lower ocean freight rates as new vessel deliveries boost capacity impacted by ship diversions to avoid the Red Sea conflict.
Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackout hours before leaving port
Investigators attribute the March collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge to the cargo ship Dali's electrical blackout, caused by a crewmember's mistake during maintenance. The ship lost power shortly after leaving the port, crashing into a bridge support. The National Transportation Safety Board conducts a comprehensive investigation, expected to last over a year. Meanwhile, the FBI initiates a criminal inquiry into the incident.
Major Indian ports bettered efficiency and earnings in 2023-24
According to the centre, average container turnaround time reached less than a day in 2023-24 which is better than USA (1.5 days), Australia (1.7 days), Singapore (1.0 days). The improvement is on the back of investments in cargo handling equipment on berths and better supply chain visibility due to digitalization, officials said.
Maersk says expanded Houthi attacks are forcing more delays
Since late last year, the Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea, which cargo vessels from Asia have to travel through to reach the Suez Canal.
India receives oil cargo in Russian SCF tanker after brief halt, sources say
A ship operated by Sovcomflot (SCF), a Russian shipping giant sanctioned by the U.S., discharged fuel oil at a western Indian port, signaling a resumption in the use of SCF vessels for supplying oil to Moscow's key market. The SCF Baltica, carrying 90,000 metric tons of fuel oil for Reliance Industries, was expected to depart after full discharge. Indian refiners, including Reliance, had been cautious about receiving cargoes on Sovcomflot vessels following U.S. sanctions imposed on the company.
Iran to allow Indian authorities to meet 17 crew members of seized cargo vessel
Iran has agreed to allow Indian officials to meet the 17 Indian crew members of a cargo ship seized by Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz. Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar expressed concern and sought assistance from Iran. The ship, MSC Aries, was reportedly seized due to its alleged links with Israel.
Red Sea crisis reaches the skies: Indian businesses battle high air freight cost & cargo space shortage
The Houthi attacks on ships have forced many Indian businesses to turn to air cargo to move their goods. This rise in demand and limited capacity has made air freight more expensive, causing troubles on multiple fronts.
Baltimore bridge collapse: Six workers presumed dead; shocking sight to see
Six workers are missing and presumed dead after a cargo ship collision caused a Baltimore bridge collapse, leading to a major port closure. Search-and-rescue efforts have ceased due to dangerous conditions. The incident impacts car and coal supply chains, with over 2.5 million tons of coal at risk. Authorities plan to recover the workers' remains.
Baltimore bridge collapse puts highly specialised role of ship's pilot under spotlight
Two pilots were at the helm of the cargo ship Dali about 1.25 am Tuesday when it lost power and, minutes later, crashed into a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse and kill six construction workers.
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