COVID19 Virus To Infection – What Lies in the Genes

In a research paper published in Nature, Scientists chronicle the journey of the covid virus from genome to infectome, that's how its genes became...

Hapag Lloyd Makes A Switch To LNG

The Hapag-Lloyd-owned 15,000 TEU container ship, Sajir, is currently being upgraded to run on LNG (liquefied natural gas) instead of fuel oil. It is...

Fierce Bidding Wars In Order To Secure Equipment & Space

Major forwarders are engaged in fierce bidding wars in China, in order to secure equipment and space to North Europe, says an article published...

New Challenges for Shippers In 2021

Scheduling ‘slidings’, ad-hoc port omissions and short-notice network structural changes are replacing blankings as the new challenges for shippers in 2021, says an article...

Active Shipping Companies Working On the NSR

There are few Asian shipping companies and operators working on the Northern Sea Route compared to the number of European companies. Much more frequent...

WHO Team To Reach China on Jan 14 To Investigate COVID...

According to a Business Standard report, China said on Monday that a group of experts from the WHO will arrive in the country on...

No Herd Immunity in 2021 Despite COVID Vaccine Rollouts

In a major development, the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) chief scientist has warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programmes to...

Oil Prices Fall Over New COVID Strain Lockdown & Stronger Dollar

According to a Reuters report, oil prices steadied on Monday after strong gains last week, as tough coronavirus lockdowns around the world renewed concerns...

The New World Record Set for Shipping Rates

LNG shipping hits all-time peak but rates expected to subside in the spring, reports Freight Waves. LNG Shipping It has never been more expensive to get...

China’s Largest Bunkering Port Reaps 15% Increase In Bunker Sales

The Zhoushan Bonded Marine Fuel Association on Saturday (9 January) reported bonded bunker sales at Zhoushan totalling 4.724 million metric tonnes (mt) in...