Morning Midas Car Carrier Fire: What Happened
The Morning Midas fire off Alaska: why EV and hybrid cargo made it so hard to fight, how the crew got off safely and what it means for car carrier safety.
Steel, Setbacks, and Second Chances: Unpacking North Korea’s Choe Hyun Class Warship Saga
After a dramatic failed launch and public pressure from leadership, North Korea’s Choe Hyun Class warship was righted, relaunched, and is back on track, though the incident lays bare both ambition and flaws within Pyongyang’s naval strategy.
Navigating Uncharted Waters: Brazil’s Maritime Decarbonization Dilemma
Brazil’s actions and advocacy in international maritime forums illustrate both optimism and hesitation. Decarbonizing shipping is no straight course, and the new IMO Net-Zero Framework, while groundbreaking, poses complex challenges for Brazilian trade and sustainability ambitions.
Marooned on Rough Waters: Inside the Rescue of the MSC Elsa 3 Near Kochi
Growing up near the water, one learns to respect both its beauty and its bite, but few ever witness a drama quite like what unfolded off the coast of Kochi. Imagine glancing at the horizon and spotting a container ship tilted precariously, battered by waves that won’t let up—a real-life reminder that the sea’s moods […]
Guaibamax: Vale’s New Wind-Assisted Ore Carriers
Vale plans ten new Guaibamax ore carriers between 2027 and 2029, partly wind-powered. What the ships are and what they mean for Brazilian iron ore.
Brazil Ship Supplier and Ship Chandler Services
What a ship chandler in Brazil supplies, from provisions to technical stores, and how delivery, quality control and compliance keep a port call on time.
Brazilian state moves to develop offshore wind energy and green hydrogen projects
The government of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul signed a three-year memorandum of understanding last week with Neoenergia, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, to pursue the development of offshore wind power and a project for the production of green hydrogen. The MOU calls for cooperation in other opportunities related to energy or […]
Valemaxes Squeeze Capesizes in Brazil’s Ore Trade
The Valemax fleet carries a growing share of Brazil’s iron ore exports at the expense of capesizes, according to new data from BRS.
Rate for benchmark capesize bulker route for Brazilian iron ore falls 19% in a week
Rates for most of dry bulk shipping remain relatively steady as China’s industrial sector keeps still 21 October 2022 17:00 GMT UPDATED 21 October 2022 17:00 GMT By Michael Juliano in Stamford The average spot rate for the benchmark iron ore route between Brazil and China fell over the past week as China’s industrial sector remained still. The rate […]
Port of Santos privatisation to include mega container Terminal
According to the Minister, the operation draft should be ready to go to the plenary of the audit court TCU by the end of November. If approved, the Ministry expects the call for bids to be published in early December. A total of $4.7bn (BRL25bn) should be invested throughout the entire privatisation process. Marcelo Sampaio […]