Covid 19 Outbreak in Containership, Shippers Should Expect Delays
Shippers should anticipate delays after an outbreak of COVID-19 has occurred on a vessel operated by Ocean Network Express (ONE).
Vessel-tracking data shows ONE Contribution had departed the Westports terminal in Port Klang on 25 August and was due in Singapore the same...
New Transatlantic Surcharge Deepens Exporters Crisis
As of October 1st, the MSC will increase its SSP between Europe and the United States by $1,000 per 40 feet.
The Geneva-based carrier indicated that its PSS on the road would be $2,700, due to high demand for containers and difficulties in sourcing suppliers.
A recent news article published in The Loadstar published by Mike Wackett states that...
Experts’ Take On The Efficacy Of Covid-19 Vaccines
Experts note on the Covid-19 vaccines' high effectiveness in preventing severe disease and death.
Over 99.99 percent of completely vaccinated people in the United States have not suffered breakthrough symptoms.
According to the...
Boxship Orders Double Amid Buoyant Freight Demand
Healthy bottoms lines and a lack of tonnage to meet strong demand has caused a surge in boxship orders.
BIMCO Analyst Peter Sand says 619 container ships are now on order for future...
4 Oil Tankers Arrested
A total of four 12,000 dwt Singapore-flagged oil/chemical tankers have been placed under Sheriff’s arrest at Singapore port, according to the High Court of the Republic of Singapore, reports Manifold Times.
About the vessels
The Ocean...
Container On Fire After Explosion
Container caught fire after explosion in cargo hold of container ship, in the afternoon Sep 4. explosion and ensuing fire were probably, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Container caught fire after explosion in cargo hold...
No Limitation of Liability for Bulk Cargo Under the Hague Rules
A relatively recent case of 2018 was heard by the English Court, which has brought a significant update in understanding the bulk carriers’ right to limit their liability under the Hague Rules, which induces...
Suez on Wheels: $4.5b Deal Signed for High-speed Electric Rail Link
Siemens to build link with two Egyptian firms
Line designed to carry freight and passengers
Further links planned to connect southern Egypt
Egypt has signed a $4.45 billion deal for a high-speed electric rail...
[Watch] Wonder of the Seas on Sea Trials
Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas will soon be the world's largest cruise ship is one step closer to completion!
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as...
BIMCO Covid 19 Weekly Report
The BIMCO Maritime Information department informs members on a weekly basis.
The updates are about the COVID-19 in relation to implementation measures imposed by governments for sea transport including crew change.
It also...