US To ‘Pause’ Use Of J&J Vaccine Over Blood Clot Concerns

The FDA is asking states to temporarily halt using J&J’s Covid-19 vaccine after six people in the U.S. developed a rare blood-clotting disorder. ...

Gasoline Margins’ Improvement Slits China’s Fuel Oil Output

Recovering gasoline refining margins in Asia-Pacific are expected to cut Chinese fuel oil production, which will help relieve high inventory levels at major bunkering...

WHO Reports On The ‘Exponentially’ Growing Covid Rates

The global coronavirus pandemic is still growing exponentially, the World Health Organization said on Monday, as it reported 4.4m cases in the last week,...

Understanding the Infrastructure of Ship Recycling Facility

It is widely criticized that recycling facilities do not have adequate procedures and infrastructure to collect and dispose of the hazardous waste recovered from...

Singapore Heeds Tech To Support Shipping Industry

Singapore is looking to build on its pivotal role in the world’s oceangoing trade lanes. The city-state is offering incentives to draw $15...

Sea Trials Using Biofuels Launched To Curb Emissions

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has undertaken successful sea trials for two vessels towards use of biofuels in concurrence with the Indian flag...

Chinese Covid19 Vaccines Have ‘Low Efficacy’, Admits Health Officials

According to an article published in CNN, the efficacy of Chinese Covid-19 vaccines is "not high" and authorities are weighing options to bolster protection --...

Euroseas Seals Time Charter for Feeder Boxship

Nasdaq-listed Greek containership owner Euroseas has sealed a new time charter contract for 1999-built 1,732 teu boxship Joanna, reads the company press release. The new...

Smart Bollard Testing Hopes For Positive Results

A new Smart Bollard is under test at Hutchison Ports ECT Delta Terminal on the Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, says an article published in PortStrategy. Innovation begins...

Hottest Market Expected for Freight This Summer

This could be the hottest summer ever experienced for goods transportation, says an article published in FreightWaves. Inbound Ocean TEU Volume Index The IOTI measures which...

Japanese Spot LNG Prices Drops Off

Japanese spot LNG prices for delivered cargoes in March dropped substantially from the previous month and the contracted prices almost halved, as well as...

Peltzman Effect Ups Covid Cases Despite Vaccination

Last week, Dr Narottam Puri, a dear friend, sent me a message about the Peltzman Effect and why many people have become infected with...

The Journey of A Young Patient With Oral Cancer At NMCSD

A dental appointment at sea often consists of routine cleanings and cavity fillings, but for one newly-commissioned ensign, it led to a complex and...

Nearly 85% Fewer J&J Vaccine Doses To States

The U.S. government will allocate nearly 85% fewer Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses to states next week, according to data from the Centers...

U.S. Shale Production, Its Impact on Oil Prices

U.S. oil production may never return to the weekly peaks of 13 million barrels per day (bpd) just before last year’s market crash. ...

Weekly Bulk Report – Week 14, 2021

The Capesize market continued this week with its constant and relatively steady improvement in rate values, reports Baltic Exchange. Capesize The Capesize 5TC lifted 4,058 over...

Sparking Increase In Shipping Expenses

Higher shipping expenses for business are forcing companies to pass the extra costs on to consumers., says an article published in BloombergQuint. The immense hike...

[FAQ] What Is The Difference Between A Panamax & An Aframax...

There are several variations related to ships sailing on high seas. Panamax vessels, Aframax vessels, and Suezmax vessels are some of the most prevalent...

Monitoring The Enforcement Of IMO’s 2020 Sulphur Regulations

The International Maritime Organization’s 2020 Global Sulphur Limit Regulation, which is a significant challenge for the shipping industry, came into effect as of 1...

Navig8 Acquires 2 New Aframax

Navig8 welcomes the latest 2 aframax tankers addition to V8 pool, says a press release published on their site. The 2 new tankers MT Nemo Vessel: Nemo Yard:...