Yearly Archives: 2024
Car-Carrier Market Faces Correction Amid Changing Global Dynamics
Charter rates for car carriers have declined from the 2023 peak of over $110,000 per day to around $95,000.
The correction stems from...
Kongsberg And Transnet Partner For Advanced Maritime Training
Kongsberg Digital has partnered with Transnet to provide advanced simulator technology for the Transnet Academy in Durban, South Africa. This collaboration aims to enhance...
A Win-Win Partnership: Port Of Portland And Harbor Industrial Team Up
The Port of Portland has partnered with Harbor Industrial to operate Terminal 6, the only international container terminal in Oregon. This partnership aims to...
Capesize Market Sees Surge In New Orders
The number of new Capesize vessel orders has increased significantly in 2024 compared to the previous year. While there's growing interest in dual-fuel vessels...
IMO Updates Ballast Water Management Guidelines
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has updated its guidelines on ballast water management to improve compliance and ensure the effective implementation of the Ballast...
The Importance Of Mock Drills In Ship Recycling
GMS has highlighted the importance of emergency mock drills in ship recycling yards. These drills help prepare workers for various emergencies, including fires and...
The International Code Of Signals: A Maritime Lifeline
The International Code of Signals (INTERCO) is a standardized system of communication used by seafarers worldwide to facilitate effective communication, regardless of language barriers....
Port Of Copenhagen Incentivizes Sustainable Shipping Practices
Copenhagen Malmö Port is committed to sustainable maritime operations and has taken steps to reduce its environmental impact and improve port efficiency, according to...
DP World Launches Carbon Reduction Programme in the UK
DP World Trial Could Cut 10,000 Tonnes of Carbon in Six Months.
Sustainability in Logistics: DP World’s Plan to Replace Fossil Fuels.
Carbon...
Lessons Learned: Serious Crew Injury During Crane Operations
Transport Malta reports of a serious injury to a crew member, during crane operations in the port Santa Margherita Ligure.
The Incident
On January 11, 2021,...