Yearly Archives: 2021
Zhoushan Awarded Supply Licence To Trafigura
China's largest bunkering port of Zhoushan has awarded a bonded bunker supply licence to global trading firm Trafigura, says an article published in argusmedia.
The...
LNG Cargo Prices Rise To Unforeseen Heights
The combination of a severe cold snap in Asia, supply outages and maritime congestion has propelled spot prices for LNG to previously unforeseen...
Singapore’s Maritime Industry Comes Out On Top Despite COVID-19 Hurdles
The Port of Singapore has performed well despite the challenges posed by the global coronavirus pandemic, and is on track to achieve its targets...
Class NK Certification for Kawasaki Integrated Maritime Solutions
Leading Classification Society ClassNK certified “Kawasaki Integrated Maritime Solutions”.
It is jointly developed by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Kawasaki Heavy...
Oceaneering Makes A Generous Donation To Global Ocean
US-based ocean science nonprofit Global Oceans, has acquired, via a donation from Oceaneering, three deep-sea exploration vehicles rated to
6000 meters of operational depth, reports...
Two New Coronavirus Variants Emerge In The US
This week, two new variants were detected in Ohio, says an article published on NBC News.
New Variants
Nearly one year into the pandemic, Covid-19 is...
Carriers ‘Booking Stops’ Remedy for Container Shortage Increases Rates
According to a LoadStar article by Mike Wackett, carriers are imposing booking stops around Europe, as well as tightening the time allowed to pick...
Maersk Eyes Improved Flow of Goods in Land and Sea
Demand for ocean shipping services is likely to remain unusually high.
Supply will remain tight for some time as shippers and carriers adapt...
Global Shipping Prices Continue To Rise Impacting Supply Chains
As the new year gets underway, sky-high global shipping prices are continuing to rise, impacting cross-border fruit and vegetable supply chains, says an article...
Asia-Europe Rates To Go Below $10,000 Over Forwarders Bidding War
According to a LoadStar article written by Mike Wackett, major forwarders are engaged in fierce bidding wars in China, in order to secure equipment...