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03/12/2025

I am looking forward to hearing how effective the sails were during her voyage to Houston! And hoping I may have the opportunity to see her while she is here!!

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/first-odfjell-vessel-equipped-with-esails-is-headed-for-houston/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=50974 #

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02/25/2025

This would be a massive undertaking if in 25 years 100% of all maritime vessels should be using sustainable maritime fuels...

It will be interesting to see if Trump weighs in on this discussion.

Will this possibly become reality? What are your thoughts?

In December, the Department of Energy released an action plan for “Maritime Energy and Emissions Innovation” that calls for inland waterways vessels to transition completely from fossil fu

06/11/2024

Biodiesel is still growing strong... and expected to grow more in the coming years!!

World production of biodiesel and renewable diesel grew 11 percent in 2023 based on increases in North and South America and Asia.

04/29/2024

Please join me in welcoming Global Seaport Services’ newest addition to the team, Ms. Brittany Taylor!

Brittany will be representing Global Seaport Services, Inc. (GSSI) as a Marine Logistics Manager. While Brittany is new to the Maritime Industry, her experience and formal education has aided her in developing extensive skill sets that has allowed her to achieve an array of significant milestones throughout her career.

She has a creative mindset, avid dedication, and is eager to contribute to GSSI’s growth. She is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a talented industry and is excited to hit the ground running!

Welcome to the team Brittany! 😃

04/20/2024

Lower Mississippi River is starting to rise with recent rains and expected precipitation expected. Some tows may need assistance! Enjoy the read for those who ship barges along the US Inland Waterway system!

Precipitation in Louisiana and throughout the Mississippi Valley led to a rise on the Lower Mississippi River, prompting safety advisories.

12/08/2023

The situation with the Panama Canal is very serious... Causing some shippers to travel through Straits of Magellan instead of the Canal. Costs to transit the Panama Canal are out of control. Here is a good article on the current situation. Enjoy!

The worsening bottlenecks at the drought-stricken Panama Canal are pushing at least one US diesel shipper to sail around the tip of South America en route to Chile for the first time since 2020.

09/18/2023

Congratulations are in order for Crowley and SEACOR. I have had the pleasure to work with both of them... Great Organizations!!

Crowley and SEACOR Holdings, through its subsidiary Seabulk Tankers, have announced a joint venture that will integrate their liquid energy and chemical transportation vessels, operations and related services into a single independent U.S. Jones Act service provider.

09/07/2023

The following article is excellent in explaining the dire situation on the Mississippi River concerning water levels. Of course - Panama Canal facing serious issues also. Hoping much needed rain is forthcoming in the near future!

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09/04/2023

Central mid-west USA and Southern United States need rain urgently.... and not just to combat higher freight levels!

By Tarso Veloso (Bloomberg) –The cost to transport America’s harvest from the Midwest to the rest of the world is soaring as shrinking water levels on the Mississippi River drive up...

08/29/2023

Congratulations to Kirby for the christening of its firs Hybrid tug boat! We wish them lots of success with this tug and look forward to hearing if more boats like this come into the Kirby fleet!

Kirby Inland Marine LP, Channelview, Texas, the largest inland tank barge operator in the U.S., on Friday christened what is said to be the nation's first electric hybrid inland towboat. The 73.6'x30

06/14/2023

For those who follow agriculture - like we do - (in this case vegetable oils) - this is a massive undertaking with some great challenges and opportunities as these two companies merge.

It will be interesting to watch the developments of this merger and the outcome down the road.

Enjoy the read!

CHICAGO, June 13 (Reuters) – U.S. grains merchant Bunge and Glencore-backed Viterra are merging to create an agricultural trading giant worth about $34 billion including debt, the companies said on Tuesday, in a...

02/16/2023

International shipping costs just keep rising...

Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said on Tuesday it will increase transit surcharge fees for crude oil and petroleum product tankers starting in April. Navigation circulars issued by the SCA...