Yearly Archives: 2024
Respiratory Virus Surge Raises Alarms
Respiratory viruses surge in the United States, prompting concern and emphasizing preventive measures.
Hospitalizations rise due to Covid-19, flu, and RSV, forming a...
Global Shipping Trends (Nov ’23): Reliability Drops By 2.5 %
Reliability drops 2.5% to 61.9%, up 5.4% YoY. Late arrivals increase by 0.10 days.
Evergreen leads with 70.0%, Wan Hai at 68.1%. Six...
MacGregor’s Cargo-Stowage Revolution Sets Sail For Greener Profits
MacGregor's holistic cargo-stowage optimization, crucial for a ship's earnings and environmental impact, is often overlooked in early design.
The approach, emphasizing early consideration,...
How Charterers Must Face “Bad” Bunkers – A Perspective
Charterers face challenges dealing with off-spec bunkers in the shipping industry.
Caught between ship owners and suppliers, charterers may encounter various costs and...
Denmark Doubles Wages Amid Red Sea Risks
Danish shipping leaders agree to double crew wages amidst rising Red Sea threats.
A.P. Moller-Maersk considers Red Sea resumption; Hapag-Lloyd AG remains cautious,...
What Energy Will Ships That Can’t Electrify Use?
Of all the alternatives, biodiesel is by far the most bunkered today, with millions of tons of it being used in ships globally.
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3 Shipping Industry Trends To Look Out For In 2024
From 1 January 2024, ship operators will need to purchase carbon credits on the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), where the ship...
Water Ingress Causes Uncontrollable Movement Of Auxiliary Whip Line
IMCA has reported an uncontrollable movement of the auxiliary whip line.
The main crane auxiliary line encoder unit was damaged due to water...
Crude Oil Rise Amid Fears About The Red Sea Interruptions
Crude oil recorded a modest gain of 0.33%, settling at 6027.
U.S. crude oil stocks increased by 1.837 million barrels in the week...
MCA Launches New Tool To Boost Safety On Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 'Leading for safety' – a comprehensive guide to help leaders promote a safety culture on board.
Developed...