CMA CGM has Increased its Holding in Ceva Logistics

Following the rejection of a takeover bid by DSV last week, CMA CGM has increased its holding in Ceva Logistics to 33%. Increase in holdings The increase...

Solo Bridge Manning Contributes to Grounding

Summary At 2350 on 26 September 2017, Marbella departed Hong Kong for Tarahan Coal Terminal in Indonesia. The following day on, 27 September, the master...

Tantalizing Possibilities in Sulfur Regulation Implementation

What more variables could enter into the picture at this late hour with the 1.1.2020 deadline only a matter of months away? IMO has repeatedly...

Greek Shipowners Question Environmental Benefits of Scrubbers

The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) criticises the usage of scrubbers as a solution to cleaner and more environmentally conscious shipping from 2020. UGS...

Europe’s Policy to Treat Wood as Low-carbon Fuel Poised to Harm...

Europe’s decision to promote the use of wood as a “renewable fuel” is likely to increase Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions and cause severe harm to...

[Watch] Cruise Ship Tilts While in Ocean

Passengers traveling to Seattle aboard the Carnival Legend cruise got an adventure they didn't expect when the boat titled to a knee-buckling degree. On...

113 Ships Broken in the Third Quarter of 2018

According to reports, a total of 113 ships were broken in the third quarter of 2018 and out of these, 79 ships were sold...

Crowley Christens First-of-its-Kind Ship

On October 20, the Crowley Maritime Corporation christened its Commitment Class combination container/roll on-roll off ship. LNG powered ro-ro vessel The container/roll on-roll off ship 'El Coquí',...

IMO Rolls Out Ship and Port Toolkits

In a mission to combat and reduce emissions across the maritime sector, the national authorities need to first quantify emissions and then develop a...

The Perfect Cruise Ship: 10 Things that make the Ultimate Ocean...

With around $100,000 and some spare time on your hands you can get the perfect ship fantasy of a castaway on a crab-nibbled atoll,...

US to Delay Sulphur Cap 2020! Fuel Oil Market Rocked

The Trump Administration plans to slow down the IMO regulation rollout to avoid spike in fuel oil prices. IMO has set January 1,...

Why You Should Always Close the Windows During Docking

The article highlights some of the things passengers should never do when on a holiday. One particular aspect involves additional privacy when docking during...

[Watch] Rolls-Royce Reveal Remote Vessel Operating Centre

In a recent development, the Rolls-Royce company which is famous for its automobiles and aircraft engines, has released a video showing its progress in...

Prospects for the Multipurpose Shipping Sector are Improving

Surging growth in renewable energy generation around the world and a construction boom in South East Asia that is expected to run for the...

Asia Aframax Freight Rates at Year High

Asian Aframax freight rates hit a new high for the year on a surge in loadings from both the Middle East and Southeast Asia...

Pirate Attacks Bulk Carrier in Indian Ocean

On October 16, a bulk carrier was attacked by armed pirates who approached the vessel in a speedboat. What happened? An unnamed bulk carrier was attacked...

Master Arrested! Drugs Found in Underwater Hull Gas Cylinders

On October 17, the Greek Coast Guard discovered 53 kilograms of marijuana attached to the hull of a container ship. What happened? Based on intelligence report,...

Freightos Baltic Container Report – Week 40

The Freightos Baltic Indices reflect weekly spot rates for 40-foot containers based on 12 to 18 million price points collected every week on 12...

Wallem Welcomes First Vessel Under Japanese Flag

Wallem Ship Management company has welcomed its maiden vessel flying under the Japanese flag. Maiden vessel from Japan The Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) christened as...

Panamax, Supramax Markets Hold Steady, Capesize Sees Volatility – Q3

  The issues of Volatility has plagued the Asia Pacific Capesize market in the third quarter on the back of finicky weather and China's hunger...