What The Ship! Ukraine Grain, Oakland Strike, European Ports, Old Fuel Is The Best & Whale Watching!

What The Ship! Ukraine Grain, Oakland Strike, European Ports, Old Fuel Is The Best & Whale Watching!

What's Going on With Shipping?

July 26, 2022

In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - former merchant mariner and maritime historian - examines the top 5 maritime stories as of July 26, 2022. First, the impact of the Ukrainian grain deal and the difficulty in clearing the ports before new ships can arrive. Second, the AB5 decision led to a truck driver protest that largely closed the port of Oakland, California. Third, European port congestion, including labor strikes, is tying up empty containers and impacting the movement of boxes from Asia to the United States. Fourth, on January 1, 2022, the International Maritime Organization mandated new fuel standards, unless ships were fitted with scrubbers. But with high fuel costs, the older fuel is much cheaper than the newer fuel. Finally, if you are going to watch whales, you may need a bigger boat.

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1. First Hurdle for Ukraine Grain Deal Is Clearing Stuck Ships

Reuters Tracks Russian Ships Stealing Ukrainian Grain

Russian vessels allegedly ‘grain laundering’ near Ukraine

All eyes on Chornomorsk for signs of grain movement out of the Black Sea

2. Port of Oakland Terminals Reopened as Truckers’ Protest Moved to New Site

Port of Oakland Resumes Work After Week of Truckers' Protests

3. Viewpoint: Why Europe is so important to the empty-container supply

4. Ships that ‘scrub’ emissions earn twice as much as those that don’t

5. Officials Urge Caution After Viral Video Shows Humpback Whale Landing on Boat