Shipping shares have sailed an erratic course during 2022 pushed in conflicting directions by strength, actual or prophesied, in a particular maritime sector, but then being jarred off-course by the overall punishing conditions in the broader...
Barry Parker reviews the latest regulatory developments that will impact shipping at the US Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) and Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).
Maersk Supply Service (MSS) has won a second contract from Equinor and bp for its Wind Installation Vessel (WIV), on order at Sembcorp Marine, to install wind turbines at the Beacon Wind farm off the US east coast.
US West Coast port congestion has been a boon for Florida terminals as cargo switched to moving direct from Asia to the East Coast, and ports are investing in what they believe is long-lasting re-alignment of trade.
At the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), tariffs published by container carriers have drawn increased scrutiny. Investigation into fees and surcharges are in line with the regulator’s expanded focus and its overarching objective of bringing...