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Nut Allergy? Singapore and Rotterdam Ships Hit by Cashew-Related Failures
Reporting by Jeslyn Lerh; Editing by Kate Mayberry Reuters November 22, 2024
SINGAPORE, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Several ships in Singapore and Rotterdam reported operational problems in recent months after using marine fuel blended with cashew nutshell liquid biofuel, fuel testing agency CTI-Maritec said in an advisory on Thursday.
Singapore-based CTI-Maritec said it tested samples from the affected ships and found the marine fuel was blended with cashew nutshell liquid that came from undeclared source materials or production processes.
The ships had reported operational problems including fuel sludging, injector failure, filter clogging, system deposits and corrosion of turbocharger nozzle rings, the agency said.
CTI-Maritec did not name the vessels or shipping lines involved, and it was not immediately clear how many ships were affected.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Port of Rotterdam did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
CTI-Maritec advised ship-owners not to use 100% cashew nut liquid as a marine fuel or as a blending component, or unestablished bio-products in marine diesel engines.
It said their use would contravene guidance from the International Maritime Organisation on the supply of fuel oil to ships.
Cashew nut liquid is a non-FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) biofuel, which is a byproduct of the cashew nut industry. While it has been touted as an alternative renewable fuel, it also has high acid values and is corrosive.
Ship-owners have been exploring various marine biofuel blends as an alternative to dirtier bunker fuels in order to cut emissions.
The latest version of the ISO 8217 marine fuel specification specifies the use of accepted biofuels including FAME-based biofuels and hydrotreated vegetable oil.
There is no marine fuel specification available for cashew nut liquid from any authorised body, CTI-Maritec said.
https://gcaptain.com/nut-allergy-singapore-and-rotterdam-ships-hit-by-cashew-related-failures/
==China-Mexico Trade Hits Record Volumes, But Volatility Looms in 2025
Mike Schuler November 22, 2024
The China-Mexico trade route has experienced unprecedented growth in 2024, with shipping volumes surging 18.9% in the first nine months compared to 2023, according to Oslo-based freight benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta.
June marked a historic peak with 135,724 TEU moving between the two nations.
“The dramatic surge in demand has led to extraordinary rate volatility on this trade lane,” notes Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta. “We’ve seen spot rates peak six times in 2024 alone on the China to Mexico West Coast route, compared to just three peaks on the China to US West Coast trade.”
This volatility was particularly evident when spot rates hit USD 7,770 per FEU on July 1st, marking a staggering 200% year-over-year increase. However, the market has since cooled, with rates dropping 51% from their July peak, Xeneta reports.
“What we’re observing is characteristic of an immature trade lane,” Sand explains. “Despite impressive growth figures, the actual volume pales in comparison to major fronthaul trades, making it particularly susceptible to rate fluctuations.”
Looking ahead to 2025, the trade route faces several challenges. Concerns about infrastructure capacity and potential bottlenecks are mounting as import volumes grow. Additionally, geopolitical tensions could impact the trade, particularly regarding suspicions of tariff circumvention through Mexico into the US.
“While current spot rates are trending downward, shippers should brace for continued volatility in 2025,” Sand concludes. “The spread between long-term and short-term rates has narrowed significantly to USD 728 per FEU, down from USD 5,831 in June, indicating a market still finding its equilibrium.”
https://gcaptain.com/china-mexico-trade-hits-record-volumes-but-volatility-looms-in-2025/
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Jaguar Cars Butchers Its Iconic Reputation with Disgusting Woke Rebrand — Elon Musk Issues The Perfect Response
Jaguar Cars has become the latest company to go all in woke.
The British car manufacturer released an ad in which a handful of ethnically diverse and seemingly gender-fluid groups of individuals pranced around wearing bizarre pieces of clothing.
“Create Exuberant. Live vivid. Delete ordinary. Break molds. Copy nothing. Jaguar,” the taglines read.
No cars are shown at any point in the advert, although it appears they will be announced at a later date.
The ad also indicates that the company created a “funky-looking” logo, ditching the iconic image of a leaping jaguar that has served it successfully for nearly 90 years.
Copy nothing. #Jaguar pic.twitter.com/BfVhc3l09B
— Jaguar (@Jaguar) November 19, 2024
The advert was met with disgust from X users, who pointed out its shocking lack of taste and cultural awareness.
The best response came from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, whose own company has reached a market value of over a trillion dollars and rising in the wake of Donald Trump’s amazing victory in this month’s presidential election.
“Do you sell cars?” he asked.
“Yes. We’d love to show you. Join us for a cuppa in Miami on 2nd December? Warmest regards, Jaguar,” a member of their social media team repsonded.
Yes.
We’d love to show you. Join us for a cuppa in Miami on 2nd December?
Warmest regards,
Jaguar
— Jaguar (@Jaguar) November 19, 2024
One of Britain’s most iconic car brands, Jaguar is known for its luxury vehicles and sleek designs. Founded in 1922 as the Swallow Sidecar Company, it originally made motorcycle sidecars before moving into cars.
The name Jaguar first appeared in 1935, and after World War II, the company became famous for stylish, high-performance models like the Jaguar E-Type, often described as one of the most beautiful cars ever made.
The company has still faced financial struggles over the years and even became part of British Leyland before regaining independence in the 1980s.
Jaguar cars facing backlash for releasing DEI advertisement, featuring models wearing bizarre outfits with no cars seen in the entire advert.
Jaguar has also dropped its iconic logo in a move aimed at ‘modernizing’ the brand. pic.twitter.com/TwgdOnOqjE
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) November 20, 2024
In 2008, the company was bought by India’s Tata Motors, which merged it with Land Rover under the Jaguar Land Rover group.
Much to the dismay of many car enthusiasts, the company is focusing on moving away from its traditional gas-powered vehicles and moving fully electric.
In order to promote the vibe of “modernity,” Jaguar clearly believes that buying into DEI and wokeism is the only way forward. If recent history is anything to go by, they are in for a very nasty surprise.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/jaguar-cars-butchers-its-iconic-reputation-disgusting-woke/