Yearly Archives: 2021
The Finally Reconnected Countries Still In Different Directions On Covid-19
In September, when the White House announced its long-awaited plan to welcome vaccinated European travellers, the United States was consumed by a Covid-19...
[Watch] Touring A Modern Day Cargo Ship
The world economy is quite dependent on cargo ships. In fact, over 90% of the world’s tradeable goods are carried by sea.
A second mate merchant...
China’s Crackdown on Tech Companies Adds Fuel To Fire
The tone at this year's Single's day is a lot more cautious than it has been in prior years, as companies contend with rising...
This Project Is Destined For Approval Despite Container Ship Traffic
The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project appears destined for approval despite the established fact that container ship traffic to and from it will further...
COP26 Paves The Path To Digitalization
COP26 is a call to unified action in the global shipping industry that will require the ‘human element’ to meet the challenges of environmental...
From COVID To Measles Outbreak
The risk of measles outbreaks is high after more than 22 million infants missed their first vaccine doses during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020,...
MMEA Detains 3 Vessels Over Illegal Anchoring
The Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Wednesday (10 November) has arrested three vessels over alleged illegal anchoring incidents on Tuesday, Manifold Times.
Vessels detained
A...
Global Oil Prices Plunge Into Close Amid Inflation Fears
Brent and WTI prices retreat from two-week highs
U.S. crude stocks rose by 1 mln bbls last week - EIA
Inflation data boosts...
Green Climate Fund Mulls $1.5m To ‘Fast Track’ IMO Maritime Fund
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) are seeking to fast track a proposed zero carbon R&D fund with...
Berg Speeds Up Drive Into Electric Propulsion
Berg Propulsion has signed a key supplier and cooperation agreement to provide systems integration capability for Yaskawa Environmental Energy/The Switch permanent magnet (PM)...