Two things. If every one in every town village and city on the Susquehanna flushed at once I'll bet we can work together to get her unstuck. Two. I think any superyacht that approaches 400' in length should be considered a ship.
I don't understand this push for the US to directly engage Russia militarily. As an American I want us to support Ukraine and there is a lot we can do. Neiter a blockade nor a no-fly zone make sense for the US. I get the Ukrainians want it but it makes no sense for the US. We got into this by lack of proper action. Over-reaction is not going to make it any better and would probably make things much worse.
With regard to the EVER FORWARD situation, keep in mind that the nearly-sacred Maryland Rockfish and Blue Crab seasons are coming up. That brings a huge constituency into the mix.
This granular perspective on the world of shipping, from a hot shot college professor, who really does know his #%#$ is so important. You are golden. Keep it up. The historical importance of your work is staggering. Not to go Buddhist on you, but DEEP GASHO.
Thanks for your reporting Sal. I get a subscription box that was sitting at Long Beach on the dock for two months. The company was told it would be a two-week delay, and duly informed their customers, but it ended up being a month and a half. They gave out coupons to their subscribers to make up for the super late delivery, but it happened twice to them. This probably hurt their business very badly.
It's good to see cruise lines focusing more on coastal and river routes. Who knows if the old heyday is ever coming back. And as a bonus, maybe the more 'cosmopolitan' getting a Mark Twain-esque view of America might change some viewpoints. A lot of 'flyover country' is stunning. Could be great for everybody.
Off topic: Would a large, decommissioned vessel be suitable for use as a floating chicken coop? I believe if it's possible, picking up a small load of grain (or other alternatives to feed chickens, as they're not too picky) at a port and raising them in transit might be profitable. Just another way to cut out the middle man. You might even be able to call it "Chicken of the Sea"...
its an interesting concept. Chickens eat just about anything, and you could also compost the chicken waste and sell as fertilizer. If the eggs are not washed after laying, storage would not be much of a problem for about a month without refrigeration. (3 months or so with refridgeration). Chickens lay pretty regularly for about three years and then start to slow down. A well cared for chicken can live to be about 15 years. I recently lost a chicken that was 13. On the open seas, you would not have a ptedator problem
The one thing I will add to "we'll be ok in the US we have plenty" As you pointed out Sal, looking into the futures market for food, most large agro food producer's are owned by multinational corporations who's allegiance is to "gain" and their stakeholders (.) < period. Without any regard to national border, it will go to the highest bidder wherever they are located.
Robin. You are correct. I was talking more in the short-term; but if food becomes an issue (and it will); then we can see problems develop. Thanks for the catch.
@@wgowshipping I hope that my comment didn't come across as being to "froggy". This lack of food topic is going to hit critical mass as other nations are joining a conga-line to stop exporting food to keep it for their own people. I value your channel and the incredible content you provide. Adding to that value is your comment participation by other wise souls. Much more than simply fans, or any audience, your participants add value. I for one, and others too I'm sure, appreciate the platform you provide here Sal..
I would expect that the grain/food market is like the oil market. Domestic prices are reflected by global market prices. The nations most hurt will be those with fragile small markets where the difference will not be just higher prices but no food at all, or not enough. The food, oil and shipping supply issues added to the political instabilites casued by the Ukraine situation (like a power struggle in Russia if Putin is ousted, or things he might be?) and perhaps other places are creating huge uncertainties for the whole world. The USA policies the last two years have not helped and with what might happen in US elections in November, even if it is not a presidential election year. The news pundits look to have a very busy year.
she is "stuck stuck..." I bet thats how the tug masters must see it too...that together with the $-$ sign... time pressure + high cargo rates makes for golden ages for salvage company's
Thanks, Sal. As usual, I enjoyed your very informative video. With reference to your comments about the Jones Act, we've just had very sad news over here in the UK about one of our well known ferry fleets: P&O Ferries. These days, they're owned by a company based in Dubai. Yesterday (Thursday 17th March), the company cancelled all sailings of its ferries and issued redundancy notices, effective immediately, to 800 of its staff. It was reported that they had agency workers ready to replace existing crew as they left the ships. Staff were informed by a video message. There is plenty of detail about what's happened, and the reaction of staff, unions and the UK government, available from UK news sites.
If bunker fuel goes up, then shipments become more expensive to the East Coast, fewer ships making the Panama Canal voyage, less cargo going to East Coast Port? Then maybe China shutting down will bring fuel prices down and everything will stay the same. So much going on, anything can happen.
Nice smooth flow of cargo would be wonderful. One of my most educational subscriptions for sure. I had no idea that much agriculture came through Black Sea
3/15/22, Sal always enjoy your content, graphics, enthusiam & passion! Son, you (almost) 'glow-in-the-dark' with your logical analysis of many issues, like that closing of Navy fuel facility, Red Hill, in Hawaii. Here in New Orleans area post Mardi Gras, we don't hear any of this, except from you & your invitation to other related maritime references. Another great video, looking forward to more...also enjoy your title 'what the "ship"' is going on! 👌 👍👍👍⛽🛢⚓🚢🛳⛴
If the main point of the Jones act is to make sure that America has the maritime, merchant marine and associated capabilities, why not directly subsidize those? I ask for three main reasons: 1) It might be cheaper? And also it would spread out the cost across all Americans and not hit those on islands specifically hard. If we only subsidize the areas that actually need subsidies, then perhaps other areas will be able to flourish as exporters because of the ecosystem they are in where their specific area is actually efficient enough in America if there are economies of scale. 2) We are aware of our lack of domestic capabilities in areas such as microchips and direct subsidies seem to be the solution the government has chosen for that issue. Folding it under that category of being self-sufficient from China would help unlock more funds. 3) The current demands of the market for inter-US shipping might not align with what the US might need in times of emergency, as different types of emergencies have different needs, and most of them are different than regular day to day market operations. With direct subsidies we could target what we would need rather than what the market currently needs.
….In each and every one of these cases, we know the right thing to do - and yet - the people in charge say - “ no”. I’m beginning to see a pattern here… Yes. An overarching pov where certain people stand to make great profits….. 👀
Check out Salty Crackers latest video. The narrative is just a little different than the news. Seems let’s say more complicated than we all know of. I love your channel, I have been watching since blancolirio told me.
There is a Chinese saying, "before you beat the dog (for being bad), you must first locked the door". What does this has to do with covid locked down in China? Riddle for your thoughts.
I missed it the EverStuck!
Two things. If every one in every town village and city on the Susquehanna flushed at once I'll bet we can work together to get her unstuck.
Two. I think any superyacht that approaches 400' in length should be considered a ship.
I don't understand this push for the US to directly engage Russia militarily. As an American I want us to support Ukraine and there is a lot we can do. Neiter a blockade nor a no-fly zone make sense for the US. I get the Ukrainians want it but it makes no sense for the US. We got into this by lack of proper action. Over-reaction is not going to make it any better and would probably make things much worse.
Because the us gov basically runs ukraine look it up
@@chad_is_here Ukraine is not a US protectorate.
Great coverage Sal🤔💫 Jones act in 1920, thinking the great depression would've been worse with out it !
With regard to the EVER FORWARD situation, keep in mind that the nearly-sacred Maryland Rockfish and Blue Crab seasons are coming up. That brings a huge constituency into the mix.
This granular perspective on the world of shipping, from a hot shot college professor, who really does know his #%#$ is so important. You are golden. Keep it up. The historical importance of your work is staggering. Not to go Buddhist on you, but DEEP GASHO.
Thanks for your reporting Sal. I get a subscription box that was sitting at Long Beach on the dock for two months. The company was told it would be a two-week delay, and duly informed their customers, but it ended up being a month and a half. They gave out coupons to their subscribers to make up for the super late delivery, but it happened twice to them. This probably hurt their business very badly.
Thanks for sharing!
Have you ever considered releasing this in a podcast format? Would love that
It's good to see cruise lines focusing more on coastal and river routes. Who knows if the old heyday is ever coming back. And as a bonus, maybe the more 'cosmopolitan' getting a Mark Twain-esque view of America might change some viewpoints. A lot of 'flyover country' is stunning. Could be great for everybody.
Don't forget the coastal barges. cost effective and available
Off topic: Would a large, decommissioned vessel be suitable for use as a floating chicken coop? I believe if it's possible, picking up a small load of grain (or other alternatives to feed chickens, as they're not too picky) at a port and raising them in transit might be profitable. Just another way to cut out the middle man. You might even be able to call it "Chicken of the Sea"...
They would have to get their sea drumsticks before egg production. Just a thought.
@@Fatspurios I just see alternative income streams. "Ocean eggs" pickled on the high seas. ;)
its an interesting concept. Chickens eat just about anything, and you could also compost the chicken waste and sell as fertilizer. If the eggs are not washed after laying, storage would not be much of a problem for about a month without refrigeration. (3 months or so with refridgeration). Chickens lay pretty regularly for about three years and then start to slow down. A well cared for chicken can live to be about 15 years. I recently lost a chicken that was 13. On the open seas, you would not have a ptedator problem
@@celia2155 imagine the amount of rodents you would be dealing with! Where you get chickens you get 🐀
That was the most action packed weekly newshow I've watched of whatheship. Well done.
Is there a book called "How to STEER Huge Ships" that we can send to Evergreen?
Pretty soon we be calling her the Ever Backward (snort)
Well, now Evergreen have to keep up this new tradition... Every year they have to get a ship stuck somewhere in the world!
I like adding your info to everything else, even though you never make a ripple, the connections fill in the picture.
The one thing I will add to "we'll be ok in the US we have plenty" As you pointed out Sal, looking into the futures market for food, most large agro food producer's are owned by multinational corporations who's allegiance is to "gain" and their stakeholders (.) < period. Without any regard to national border, it will go to the highest bidder wherever they are located.
Robin. You are correct. I was talking more in the short-term; but if food becomes an issue (and it will); then we can see problems develop.
Thanks for the catch.
@@wgowshipping I hope that my comment didn't come across as being to "froggy". This lack of food topic is going to hit critical mass as other nations are joining a conga-line to stop exporting food to keep it for their own people. I value your channel and the incredible content you provide. Adding to that value is your comment participation by other wise souls. Much more than simply fans, or any audience, your participants add value. I for one, and others too I'm sure, appreciate the platform you provide here Sal..
I would expect that the grain/food market is like the oil market. Domestic prices are reflected by global market prices. The nations most hurt will be those with fragile small markets where the difference will not be just higher prices but no food at all, or not enough.
The food, oil and shipping supply issues added to the political instabilites casued by the Ukraine situation (like a power struggle in Russia if Putin is ousted, or things he might be?) and perhaps other places are creating huge uncertainties for the whole world. The USA policies the last two years have not helped and with what might happen in US elections in November, even if it is not a presidential election year. The news pundits look to have a very busy year.
she is "stuck stuck..." I bet thats how the tug masters must see it too...that together with the $-$ sign... time pressure + high cargo rates makes for golden ages for salvage company's
Have you looked at the number of ships anchored off of Charleston SC. It has been this way for several weeks now.
Someone should tell the captain that sometimes the Everforward needs to turn right.
Thanks for this video Sal, really appreciate the great info!
Are you going to do one of the river cruises? I would pay good money to go one one of them, just to listen to you give a talk
I would love to. It depends on what they have available and offer.
what abiut the container ship in the Gulf of St Lawrence with enigine not working
Looks like the Ever Forward is no the Ever Stuck
Good session my wife’s cousin was or is on the cruise ship, his comment was the food court and bar where open. 😂😂😂😂👍
There are no coincidences...everything has meaning...
Great content, very informative..thank you.
Zim just added an expedited route thru Baltimore.
Thanks, Sal. As usual, I enjoyed your very informative video.
With reference to your comments about the Jones Act, we've just had very sad news over here in the UK about one of our well known ferry fleets: P&O Ferries.
These days, they're owned by a company based in Dubai. Yesterday (Thursday 17th March), the company cancelled all sailings of its ferries and issued redundancy notices, effective immediately, to 800 of its staff. It was reported that they had agency workers ready to replace existing crew as they left the ships. Staff were informed by a video message.
There is plenty of detail about what's happened, and the reaction of staff, unions and the UK government, available from UK news sites.
Video coming out today on P&O Ferries.
THANKS!
Also a cruise ship aground in Dominican Republic...Norwegian Cruise Lines
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She has been freed and is in port.
You convinced me about the Jones Act!
What's in those boxes?👀
Sailboat fuel
It clear what happened
If bunker fuel goes up, then shipments become more expensive to the East Coast, fewer ships making the Panama Canal voyage, less cargo going to East Coast Port? Then maybe China shutting down will bring fuel prices down and everything will stay the same. So much going on, anything can happen.
Maybe you should be what’s going on with government port claims? Or Evergreen where are stuck this month?
Don-Jon!!!💵💵💵💵💵🎂🥳🎉🥳🥳🎉
Atlantic Salvor on the scene?
Nice smooth flow of cargo would be wonderful.
One of my most educational subscriptions for sure. I had no idea that much agriculture came through Black Sea
3/15/22, Sal always enjoy your content, graphics, enthusiam & passion! Son, you (almost) 'glow-in-the-dark' with your logical analysis of many issues, like that closing of Navy fuel facility, Red Hill, in Hawaii. Here in New Orleans area post Mardi Gras, we don't hear any of this, except from you & your invitation to other related maritime references. Another great video, looking forward to more...also enjoy your title 'what the "ship"' is going on! 👌 👍👍👍⛽🛢⚓🚢🛳⛴
If the main point of the Jones act is to make sure that America has the maritime, merchant marine and associated capabilities, why not directly subsidize those?
I ask for three main reasons:
1) It might be cheaper? And also it would spread out the cost across all Americans and not hit those on islands specifically hard. If we only subsidize the areas that actually need subsidies, then perhaps other areas will be able to flourish as exporters because of the ecosystem they are in where their specific area is actually efficient enough in America if there are economies of scale.
2) We are aware of our lack of domestic capabilities in areas such as microchips and direct subsidies seem to be the solution the government has chosen for that issue. Folding it under that category of being self-sufficient from China would help unlock more funds.
3) The current demands of the market for inter-US shipping might not align with what the US might need in times of emergency, as different types of emergencies have different needs, and most of them are different than regular day to day market operations. With direct subsidies we could target what we would need rather than what the market currently needs.
….In each and every one of these cases, we know the right thing to do - and yet - the people in charge say - “ no”.
I’m beginning to see a pattern here… Yes. An overarching pov where certain people stand to make great profits….. 👀
I have had a lifelong interest in shipping. I am so stoked to learn of your channel today. Great work👍
Excellent, great information!
I traveled to many of the farmland bil gates brought, he is building these mega monsato gmo farms. Evergiven is hillary clitons military call sign.
Sailor wasn’t watching the compass on the wheel. My dad taught me how to sail with sexton
Why is the Port of Oakland not working at capacity to help clear the backlog?
Check out Salty Crackers latest video. The narrative is just a little different than the news. Seems let’s say more complicated than we all know of. I love your channel, I have been watching since blancolirio told me.
G Captain is now read every morning thanks to Sal 👍
There is a Chinese saying, "before you beat the dog (for being bad), you must first locked the door". What does this has to do with covid locked down in China? Riddle for your thoughts.
Read this article at 7:00 am PST
WE HAVE CONTAINERS IN LOS ANGELES
There's a lot of ship going on 😆
I am ankle deep in ship … news.
Ever forward=never move!
good job professor sal
"Ever Forward" is a rather embarrassing name at the moment.