Yearly Archives: 2020
[Answer] Shipowners’ Obligations & Liabilities When Crew Gets Virus Infected
With the coronavirus outbreak taking center stage in every area of life these days, shippers are largely left in the hang how to handle...
Container Shipping Major Adds Congestion Surcharge in China!
Ocean Network Express announced reefer containers to be discharged at an alternative port without prior notice.
Due to shortage of reefer plugs availability,...
What It Takes To Produce A New VLSFO for the European Market?
A new LSFO marine fuel is making its way into the European market
developed by OMV Petronum this 0.5% sulphur content fuel will...
Baltic Index Peaks To 2-week High, Capesize Still in Negative Zone!
Baltic index jumps to 2-week high, capesizes stay in negative zone.
The capesize index gradually gained for a second straight session, up 30...
Unique Coronavirus Tracking Tool Only for Shippers!
In a major development, the North P&I Club has announced that they are launching a new digital tool that will help shipowners and operators...
Wärtsilä Helps Ship Owners and Operators Get More Worth Their Money Through Safety
Wärtsilä extends support to ship owners and operators get more worth for their money from onboard assets.
7 ways to make a ship...
Haven’t Even Scratched The Surface of Coronavirus Knock-on Effects!
As the Chinese workforce returned to work, markets are starting to evaluate the coronavirus knock-on effects.
Many fear that we haven't reached the...
SOLAS Containership Fire Regulations ‘Inadequate’! IUMI Calls for Amendments
IUMI calls for amendments to SOLAS Chapter 11-2 regulations.
Enhanced provisions for early fire detection and effective control of fires in containerised cargo...
Coronavirus Impact Spreads! Disruption Starting To Spread To Neighboring Economies!
Trade market is passing through a period of disruption forced by the coronavirus outbreak, affecting physical supply chains.
Outbreak has a negative impact...
Weekly Bulk Report – Week 7, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the dry bulk market of the 7th week of shipping activities of this year. The report...