Yearly Archives: 2021
Ammonia-Fueled Ships Acquire AiP
South Korean classification society Korean Register (KR) awarded approval in principle (AiP) to two green ammonia-fueled ships at KR’s Seoul branch office on...
The Remaining Still Seems To Be In Air, As Per Scientists
Early in the pandemic, many people seized on the hope that Covid-19 could be stopped in its tracks and buried for good once...
Will Global Hydrogen Market Become The Future of Carbon-free Energy?
Europe hydrogen policy leader, targets 6 GW by 2024
Australia, Middle East, Chile potential exporters
4.4 mil mt/yr electrolysis by 2025: Platts Analytics
The...
Future of Crude Oil Steady for This Reason
A recent news article published in the Platts states that Crude oil futures held on to gains notched overnight in mid-morning trade in Asia...
Will 40 Feet Container Be Enough in January 2022?
The Spring Festival shipment peak is approaching! Shipping Company: 40-feet containers will be insufficient in the first quarter of 2022.
Drewry said that...
Fines For Slow-Moving Cargo Companies Haven’t Taken Effect
Two months after being announced, fines for slow-moving cargo companies at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach still haven’t taken effect.
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USCG Announces New Fire Safety Rules
The 75-foot recreational diving vessel Conception was anchored in Platts Harbor off Santa Cruz Island when it caught fire.
The U.S. Coast Guard...
Ice Storm Turns Brand New Electric Cars Frozen into “Igloos”
Nissan cars were stuck to the side of the ship while others were caked in inches of ice after the freak sea conditions en...
Push for Green Ships Will Increase the Freight Rates
Ocean freight costs are likely to remain high in 2022 as investors and regulators scramble to accelerate decarbonization of the shipping industry and...
Omicron Adds To Shipping Chaos, Transport Workers Quit
From seafarers refusing to get back on ships to truck drivers whose concern over Covid-related border closures trumps the lure of higher pay.
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