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Maersk CEO Expects Biden Presidency to Soothe EU Trade Relations

The chief executive officer of the world’s biggest container shipping company says trade relations between Europe and the U.S. will probably become more “collaborative” under the presidency of Joe Biden.

Source: Bloomberg

Cargill to Add Giant Sails to Cargo Ships to Curb Emissions

The initiative will improve the efficiency of whichever new fuels — from hydrogen to liquefied natural gas — are eventually adopted, the agricultural commodities giant says.

A gantry crane loads a shipping container filled with corn for export from a grain terminal operated by Cargill Inc. Photo: Bloomberg.

Port CEO Wants to Stop Food Rotting on Ships

One of the largest container port operators is calling on the shipping industry to tackle a growing yet often overlooked major environmental problem: spoiled food from hauling produce around the world.

Photo: Bloomberg

Wind, Solar Are Cheapest Power Source in Most Places, Research Shows

Wind and solar power are the cheapest form of new electricity in most of the world today.

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Shippers Near Global Deal to Cut Greenhouse Gas Pollution

After two years of talks, almost 200 countries are nearing a legally-binding agreement to reduce pollution from the world’s cargo ships.

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U.K.’s First Free Port Since 2012 to Open Next Year

Britain will open its first free port since 2012 in an effort to boost growth after Brexit, says U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.

Photo: Bloomberg

Second Cyberattack in a Week Hits Global Shipping Industry

The cyberattack is raising concern about disruptions to supply chains already straining to move goods heading into the usual peak season for consumer demand.

Source: Bloomberg

ZIM Introduces the New Levant - Black Sea Express Service

ZIM has recently announced an upgrade of its East Mediterranean & Black Sea Network, with the introduction of the Levant - Black Sea Express, planned to commence October 6th.

COVID-19 and the Case for Digital Standards

Container shipping has a paper problem, and it’s never been more obvious.

COVID and the case for digital standards

Jet Fuel Is Now So Cheap It’s Being Blended for Use by Ships

The fuel that powers passenger planes is normally among the most expensive oil products, but in a sign of the times the coronavirus has turned it into a blending component for typically cheaper shipping fuel.

Source: Bloomberg

Germany Is Re-Engineering Europe’s Most Important River

In an "Olympics of water engineering," the German government wants to change the current of the Rhine so that ships can load an extra 200 or more tons.

A map showing the course of the Rhine river.

The Digital Approach to Smart Container Shipping

With total vessel capacity expected to reach an all-time high in 2020, companies at every port and shipping nexus are beginning to re-evaluate longstanding business processes.

Source: Bloomberg

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