ETS ‘Passes Over’ Shipping Industry’s Calls for Collaboration
EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) has ignored calls from INTERCARGO for collaboration and adapted solutions to achieve GHG emissions for greener shipping.
The...
Biofuels Touted To ‘Abridge’ Carbon Emissions
The shipping industry is currently exploring different liquid biofuels that could replace conventional marine bunker fuels.
This will eliminate life-cycle GHG emissions from...
Creeping Equipment Shortage Delays US Imports
A container shortage in India is causing long delays for exporters, especially on US trades.
According to New Jersey-based Worldwide Logistics (WL), the...
Shipping Crisis To Jeopardize Trade and Seafarer’s Safety
300,000 workers stranded on merchant ships, dozens of labor violations threaten seafarers’ safety, as well as the global supply chain.
A deeper look...
Britain Inflicts Strict Covid 19 Rules After WHO Warning
The British government announced fresh steps to stop a coronavirus surge in England, as the WHO warned that new cases worldwide soared to...
Asian Business Confidence Starting To Bounce Back
According to a Reuters report, business sentiment among Asian firms rebounded in the third quarter as easing coronavirus restrictions lifted sales but lingering uncertainty...
[FAQ] Low Emissions Vessel (LEV) Notation
Last week on our FAQs article we highlighted the ENVIRO Notations that shippers have to follow in order to comply with environmental regulations. However,...
CLIA Launches “Mandatory Health Protocol” To Restart US Cruises
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced the adoption of mandatory core elements for a health protocol to be implemented as part of a...
IMO ‘Crew Change Crisis’ Ending Resolution Calls for UN Support
In a major development, IMO Member States meeting during an extraordinary session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) have called on all Governments to...
MPA Issues Crew Change Application Guidelines for Shipowners
In a major development, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, MPA has issued a new circular to facilitate crew changes. The new circular...