What the Ship? Ukraine Russia War, Ever Forward;,COVID in China, US Port Backlogs & Jones Act Ships

What the Ship? Ukraine Russia War, COVID in China, US Port Backlogs; Ever Forward & Jones Act Ships

What's Going on With Shipping?

March 15, 2022

On this episode, Sal Mercogliano - former merchant mariner and maritime historian at Campbell University - discusses the Top 5 Maritime Stories for the week of March 15, 2022. These stories include an update on the #UkraineRussiaWar and the impact it is having on global food and fuel supplies. Next, he discussed the rise of COVID cases, the zero-tolerence lockdown in Shenzhen, and the implications for the US #supplychain. Third, an examination of the backlogs at US ports and not just Los Angeles/Long Beach, but how the issue has spread to the East and Gulf coasts. Fourth, a series of updates on groundings and collisions including #EverForward, #NorwegianEscape and a drillship breaking loose in Pascagoula. Finally, a discussion on the construction of new #JonesAct passenger cruise ships in the United States and the role of US-flagged tankers.

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1. Ukraine Russia War & Global Trade

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Threatens The Already Fragile Global Food System

Russia resumes commercial trade in Sea of Azov

IMO Calls for Maritime Safety Corridors to Evacuate Ships Stranded by Ukraine Conflict

Maersk Runs Back To Russia For Empty Containers

Ukraine War – Where Is The US Navy?

Shell and Maersk Tankers still shipping Russia cargoes

Russia ports war risk cover surges to ‘staggering’ levels

Opinion: Russia's Arctic Gas is Funding the War in Ukraine

2. Ever Forward & Norwegian Escape Grounding

Evergreen Containership Aground in Chesapeake Bay

NCL Cruise Ship Pulled Free After Grounding

Drillship Breaks Moorings and Collides with Bulk Carrier in Pascagoula

3. Asian COVID Surge

Logistics companies warn clients lockdown in Shenzhen will impact port activity

China’s COVID Curbs Hit The Supply Chain

Ship queues lengthen at major Chinese ports as Covid cases escalate

Container Rates Climb On China Lockdowns

4. US Port Backlogs

Southern California’s Ports Are Catching Their Breath During Import Lull

Port of Long Beach Reports Record February Amid Efforts to Clear Docks of Containers

February another record-busting month for SC Ports

Port of Boston gets new connection to Vietnam

GPA paving way for more vehicles at Port of Brunswick

Construction Kicks Off on North America’s Largest Cruise Ship Terminal in PortMiami

5. Jones Act Shipping

American Cruise Lines Building 12 New Coastal Cruise Ships for U.S. Market

Edison Chouest Floats Viking’s New Mississippi River Cruise Ship

American Maritime Industry Fights Back Against Jones Act ‘Misconceptions’