Author Archives: just2bruce

New technology helps old container ships save energy

One of the reasons for replacing ships and scrapping old ones is that the new ones are much more energy efficient. Sort of like scrapping your old refrigerator.  But it might be better to rehabilitate an old item if it’s possible and the technology is there. Here’s something on the progress being made.

New technology set to help old container ships save energy, International Shipping News, Shipping News, Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide, Online Daily Newspaper on Hellenic and International Shipping.

Savannah harbor deal hinges on oxygen machines – SFGate

More difficulties getting ready for the Panama canal, this time in Savannah.  Not enough oxygen in the water.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/science/article/Savannah-harbor-deal-hinges-on-oxygen-machines-4568499.php

New China-Europe rail freight service

Freight train from Chengdu, China to Lodz, Poland in 15 days.  faster than ocean but more expensive. Is this the face of competition for the LA/LB land bridge?

New China-Europe rail freight service makes promising start – Lloyd’s Loading List.