An amended bill headed to the governor’s desk would severely restrict dredging in an area near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The plan to create a cruise ship port near the Sunshine Skyway may be sunk after the Florida House unanimously passed legislation limiting dredging needed by larger ships. Bradenton Sen. Jim Boyd’s bill passed the Senate last… Read More
BROWNSVILLE, Texas —The Port of Brownsville today held a press conference at its administrative office to announce the America First Refining project, which will be the first new U.S. Gulf Coast oil refinery in nearly 50 years. The project announcement was first shared by President Donald J. Trump on Mar. 10, on social media. The refinery,… Read More
By Sam Chambers The ongoing war between Iran and the US/Israeli coalition has pushed bunker prices into record territory Ship&Bunker reports the average global price for standard IFO380 heavy bunker fuel reached $841.50 a ton yesterday, eclipsing the previous record of $760. By comparison, the average price for the fuel was $456 last month. In Singapore,… Read More
Shipping traffic at major Belgian ports has been disrupted after sea pilots and maritime traffic controllers extended their strike action on Tuesday. According to the Agency for Maritime Services and Coast (MDK), the protest has slowed ship movements, with only essential safety staff on duty. At present, 26 ships are waiting in the North Sea…. Read More
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority wants to deepen the navigation channel at Burrard Inlet to allow tankers going through it to carry more oil. The proposal has prompted environmental concerns, but Charlotte Olson with the port authority said dredging the inlet could boost trade. Connect with CBC British Columbia online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc Source
