Yearly Archives: 2024
NYK & ENEOS Sign Carbon-Neutral Fuel Deal
NYK and ENEOS have signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for marine fuel with carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits created through direct air...
ClassNK: Guidance & First Notation for Safe Vehicle Carrier Evacuation
ClassNK has issued new guidance to assist in the safe evacuation of crew members from vehicle carriers during cargo hold fires.
The organisation...
CMA CGM to Build e-barge for Vietnam Operations
CMA CGM Group will develop a unique, electric-powered, cargo barge for inland service in Vietnam.
The barge, expected to start service in 2026,...
ClassNK Releases “ClassNK Technical Journal”
ClassNK has released "ClassNK Technical Journal No.10 2024 (II)", providing a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and its activities on key topics such...
Downward Pressure Persists Across Dry Bulk Sectors Ahead Of 2024
Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax markets remain under pressure, with weak demand, oversupply, and declining rates. Minimal fixtures and limited activity characterize a subdued market...
Tanker Market Struggles: Year-End Lows Across VLCC, Suezmax, And Aframax
VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax markets remain under pressure, with muted year-end activity and low rates. Owners eye limited opportunities as charterers rush to cover...
DNV Launches Skill Standards For Methanol And Ammonia Safety
DNV has delivered a skill standard (ST) for methanol and a suggested practice (RP) for smelling salts, to empower team and shipowners to handle...
Indian Register Of Shipping Supports Defence Indigenisation
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has embraced the confirmation of natively created marine parts for guard projects, denoting a critical achievement in improving safeguard...
China Dominates Global Containership Construction As Korean Shipyards Face
Chinese shipyards have set their predominance in the development of containerships, telling an amazing 68.5% of the worldwide boxship orderbook limit, as per Alphaliner,...
Expansion of Inland Port Greer advancing to address market needs
South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) is bolstering its intermodal connections through the ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer and the development of the Navy...