Yearly Archives: 2023
Festive Caution Christmas Without COVID-19 Restrictions
As the festive season unfolds, ushering in Christmas markets, company parties, and family reunions, there's a noticeable shift in the pu sentiment as COVID-19...
Tanker Turmoil: Venezuela-Guyana Conflict’s Ripple Effect On Global Shipping
Amid existing shipping challenges from conflicts in Ukraine and Yemen, a potential conflict between Venezuela and Guyana poses a new threat to global trade,...
Paris MoU Finds 100 Ships With Pilot Transfer Arrangement Deficiencies
From 10 July to 9 August 2023 the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control conducted a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on...
China Inaugurates The Largest Domestic Cruise Ship
China inaugurates Adora Magic City, a domestic cruise ship.
Zhou Qi, the chief builder oversees the creation of sizable cruise ships.
Adora Cruises...
China’s Coastal Bulk Freight Index Reaches The Top
China's coastal bulk freight index saw a 1.0 percent increase, reaching 1,091.23 for the week ending, reports English News.
Specific Percent
Specifically, the coal sub-index rose...
China’s Export Container Shipping Index Rises
China's export container shipping index surged in the week concluding, based on the Shanghai Shipping Exchange's data, reports English News.
Routes Of The Service
The average...
Sea Cargo Charter Aligns Goals With IMO’s Emission Strategy
The Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) is broadening its scope, including shipowners, to align with the latest IMO emission goals. With 37 signatories, representing 17%...
Initiatives To Mitigate Methane Slip In LNG Ship Engines
Methane's high GWP raises urgency to prevent leaks in LNG supply chain. EU regulations intensify pressure on shipping to reduce methane slip. Shipping industry...
Malaysian Ports Embrace Future-Proofing Amid Post-Pandemic Recovery
Malaysian ports recover post-COVID but face slower 2023 growth. Despite a robust 9-month performance, forecasts suggest modest expansion.
Challenges arise from subdued global...
Hapag-Lloyd Advances Wind-Assisted Propulsion For Container Ships
Hapag-Lloyd, the German ocean carrier, is actively engaged in a project exploring wind-assisted propulsion for container ships, delving into the technical intricacies of its...