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Report analyzes decarbonisation strategies of U.S. inland waterways
HOUSTON, Texas. ABS and Vanderbilt University have published a landmark report analyzing decarbonization strategies for U.S. inland waterways. Decarbonization of the Inland Waterway Sector in the United States evaluates the potential for possible future propulsion technologies and alternative fuels to reduce carbon emissions. The report also demonstrates the feasibility of near-term electrification of smaller vessels operating

World’s first green ammonia terminal receives large governmental grant
ECONNECT Energy’s Azane Fuel Solutions’ first project “Ammonia Fuel Bunkering Network,” which will build a green ammonia bunkering terminal, has been awarded NOK 89 million (EUR 8,600,000) through the Norwegian Green Platform Initiative, as announced by Minister of Climate and Environment in Norway, Mr. Sveinung Rotevatn. The project partners, spanning the entire value chain

ICS proposes global levy on carbon emissions from ships
London, September 6 – The global trade association for ship operators, the International Chamber of Shipping, (ICS) has put forward a comprehensive proposal for a global levy on carbon emissions from ships, in what would be a first for any industrial sector. ICS, which represents the world’s national shipowner associations and more than 80% of

Two new post-Panamax cranes offloaded at Montreal’s Cast Terminal
Two huge, high-performance electric gantry cranes have been offloaded at the Port of Montreal’s Cast Terminal. These are the first two of a series of four, with the remaining two due for delivery in the first quarter of 2022. Built in Ireland by Liebherr Container Cranes, these next generation cranes will enable terminal operator Montreal

MSC adds new call on service connecting India and Canada
MSC has announced the addition of a port call at Halifax on the Indus 2 service. The addition of Halifax will offer a direct call and very competitive transit times, opening new perspectives for MSC between India and Canada, serving customers who wish to ship cargo to Toronto and Midwestern US cities such as Chicago

FEDNAV signs accord for 10 newbuildings
Montreal, QC— Fednav Limited, Canada’s largest dry bulk shipping group, announced on September 2 it has signed an agreement with Sumisho Marine Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Corporation Group) and Oshima Shipbuilding to build ten new Ocean-going Lakers. The ships will be built at Oshima shipyard in Japan, with the first vessel expected to be delivered in

Grain declines and general cargo surges at Port of Thunder Bay
The Port of Thunder Bay handled lower tonnages in August, with grain shipments dropping to a three-year low for the month. Year-to-date grain shipments of 4 million tonnes are now 1 million metric tonnes (MT) lower than last year’s 25-year high volume, marking a return to normal volumes. Despite the drop in cargo tonnage, there

World’s largest civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy, to arrive soon in Antwerp with Canadian Volunteers
ANTWERP – In the run-up to the International Day of Charity (Sunday 5 September), Mercy Ships is announcing good news. The Global Mercy, the newest hospital ship of Mercy Ships, is almost in Antwerp. Local citizens are being invited to line the river to watch the ship sail in. The Global Mercy completed its journey through the Suez Canal and the ship