Yearly Archives: 2024
ABB Expands Maritime Influence With DTN
ABB, a global technology leader, is set to expand its maritime software offering through the acquisition of DTN Europe BV and DTN Philippines Inc.'s...
Shipping And Geopolitical Risk: A Closer Look At The Korean Peninsula
The global shipping industry, having navigated the complexities of COVID-19 from 2020 to 2022, is now steering through the turbulent waters of geopolitics.
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Call To Reduce Noise From Ships In The Arctic
As the International Maritime Organization's Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 10) convenes in London, the Clean Arctic Alliance emphasizes the escalating...
Preventing Dragging Anchor Incidents: A Guide By Britannia Loss Prevention Team
The Britannia Loss Prevention team highlights a rise in dragging anchor incidents and the associated risks, including loss of control, damage, and potential...
Red Sea Crisis Forces MSC and CMA CGM To Halt India Routes
India's trade faces significant disruption as MSC, the world's largest container shipping line, suspends two services, one bound for the U.S. and the...
Shipping Lines Accused Of Creating False Demand Before Chinese New Year
A European freight forwarder, choosing to remain anonymous, has alleged that shipping lines are fabricating demand by canceling sailings and highlighting a potential...
THE Alliance Members Reaffirm Commitment Amidst Hapag-Lloyd’s Departure
Following Hapag-Lloyd's surprising exit from THE Alliance, the remaining partners assert their dedication to a strong collaboration through 2024.
The joint statement aims...
Lessons Learned: Chain Hoist Paid Out Unsupervised Near Running
Chain hoist paid out unsupervised near running main engine, reports an IMCA Safety Event.
What happened
An electric chain hoist on the beam above one of...
China Saw Nearly 700,000 More Deaths In 2023 After Zero-Covid Ended
China recorded 11.1 million deaths in 2023—an increase of around 690,000 compared to the previous year.
China’s death rate for 2023 stood at...
Red Sea Shipping Shows Fragile Uptick As US Continues To Hit Houthi Sites
Houthi attacks on shipping in Red Sea dropped after US strikes.
Vessel traffic through Bab al-Mandab up from lows, but still down 40%.
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