The Brazilian Soya Bean Export Season Is Underway!
The Brazilian soya bean export season is underway with the bulk of the beans scheduled for export in March, April and May. The long...
The New Louisiana LNG Plant To Deliver Its First Fuel
According to gas supply statistics, a liquefied natural gas vessel docked at Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass export facility in Louisiana as reported by Ekathi...
Shippers Bracing For A Raft Of Emergency Bunker Surcharges
Shippers are bracing for a raft of emergency bunker surcharges from ocean carriers, as oil prices hit eight-year highs.
Following Russia’s invasion of...
Russia’s Nuclear Forces On High Alert
Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands after fierce fighting; Ukraine says it took back control of Kharkiv, the country's second-largest city.
E.U., U.S. sanctions...
CMA CGM Will No Longer Carry Plastic Waste On Its Ships
From June 1st, the Group will no longer carry plastic waste on board any of its ships worldwide.
A landmark decision in the...
EU Shuts Down The EU Airspace To Russia
In view of the situation in the region, Air France has halted flights to Russia.
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Portugal has restricted...
[FAQ] Charterparty And Cover Issues
This Standard Club member alert is intended to give members broad topical guidance on some of the many issues that the shipping world currently...
[Watch] Human Hair Mats Clean Oil Spills
Most big oil spills are cleaned using chemicals or mats made with petroleum. One nonprofit uses human hair, which can soak up around five...
BIMCO COVID19 Weekly Report – 25 February 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 25 February covers the International Labour Organization (ILO), Brazil, Ukraine and the latest from...
EU’s Political Commitment To Strengthen Maritime Security
The European shipping industry welcomes the EU’s political commitment to the strengthening of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.
ECSA welcomes the...