Yearly Archives: 2023
Does Experience Reflect Intent In The Inter-Club Agreement After 50 Years?
The International Group of P&I Clubs created the Inter-Club Agreement (ICA) in 1970. In order to quickly and equitably allocate ownership of cargo claims...
Underwater Noise Reduction In Focus At IMO
At meetings at the IMO starting on 17 January, the aim is to agree on a mitigation plan for underwater radiated noise from...
Behind The Scenes In The World Of Japan’s Robot Sushi Chefs
Cutting-edge technology is helping food chains reach the holy grail of flawless, contactless, low-budget dining.
The holy grail of revolving sushi (or kaitenzushi)...
[WATCH] Claims That Titanic Never Sank!
A viral video that has amassed more than 11 million views on TikTok is claiming a very convincing theory that the actual Titanic never sank.
Instead, a woman...
Preliminary Agreement To Include Shipping in The EU’s Emission Trading System
The EU’s legislative bodies have reached an agreement on including shipping in its Emission Trading System (EU ETS). Subject to final adoption, ships above...
Rough Start To 2023 For Dry Bulk, Tanker, Gas, Container Shipping
Spot rates are off to a slower start in 2023 across most shipping segments. The ingredients are in place, however, for a recovery in...
Neoliner Pilot Project To Become A Reality Soon!
The first Neoliner is supported and co-financed by CMA CGM, ADEME Investissement, NEOLINE Développement, Corsica Ferries, Louis Hardy SAS, the Banque des Territoires...
Europe’s Ban on Russian Diesel Can Lead To Price Spike
Europe is scrambling to buy diesel fuel from Russia before a ban on imports comes into force in early February, but the frantic stockpiling...
North America’s Decarbonization Progress Has ‘Blind Spots’
North American progress towards a full decarbonization of its energy systems is slow and "should be stepped up" if the region is going to...
Qatar Has Now Politicized the World Cup
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Qatar 2022 was a different World Cup: the tournament was ensnared in a web of geopolitical scandals that almost strangled the competition before...