What the Ship (Episode 66) What's Going on With Shipping? January 26, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian @campbelluniversity and former merchant mariner - discusses the Top 5 Maritime News Stories as of January 26, 2023. First, from the proposed split of the 2M alliance with @maersk and Mediterranean Shipping (@MSCCargo) to a potential lockout on the West Coast, what is going on with containers? Second, it has been a rough start for multiple sectors, including tankers, gas carriers, bulkers and containers. Third, what does the reduction of 40% of the world's shipyard capacity mean for shipbuilding in the future? Fourth, the proposed merger of Euronav and Frontline is off...for now! Finally, with all that is going on with shipping, is the United States suffering from Seablindness?