Yearly Archives: 2024
LNG Shipping Stocks: Is A Change Coming?
Last week, the UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) lost 0.12 points or 0.08%, closing at 162.06 points. This index tracks the performance of...
Maersk Diverts ME2 Service Via Cape Of Good Hope
In response to the volatile situation in and around the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden, Maersk is prioritizing the safety of seafarers, vessels, and shippers'...
Egypt Offers Ship Repair Services Amid Red Sea Tensions
Osama Rabie, Chairman of Egypt's Suez Canal Authority (SCA), announced on Monday the SCA's commitment to providing services to address the ongoing tensions in...
Gemini ‘Hub & Spoke’ Strategy Creates Opportunities For Rival Carriers
Rival carriers are poised to capitalize on the untested 'hub & spoke' network strategy proposed by the upcoming Gemini Cooperation alliance. While the Gemini...
Shippers On Edge As Container Shortages Loom
The message from ocean carrier operations centres is to urgently evacuate as much equipment as possible from Europe and the US back to Asia...
Cargo Hold Cleaning Standards For Bulk Carriers
Ensuring cargo holds meet appropriate standards is crucial for shipowners operating bulk carriers.
Failure to adhere to these standards can result in cargo...
WHO Urges Global Treaty for ‘Disease X’ Preparedness
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus called for a global pandemic treaty during his speech at the World Economic Forum, emphasizing the...
Seafarers’ Struggles in Red Sea: Captains Share Alarming Experiences Amid Global Shipping Crisis
The Red Sea has turned perilous for ships as Iran-backed Houthi rebels target commercial vessels, causing stress and fear among crews.
Captain Chirag,...
Appellate Panel Demands Stricter Action In China Shipping Terminal Pollution Case
A California appellate panel has ruled in favor of environmental and community groups in a prolonged legal dispute with the Port of Los...
Red Sea Shipping Woes Prompt Exploration Of Arctic Alternative
Shipping disruptions in the Red Sea due to Houthi rebel attacks prompt a shift to the Cape of Good Hope, causing delays and...