Top Port Extends the 3 Year Tariff Arrangement by 1 Year

The three-year arrangement on port tariff increases that exists between the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the relevant market parties. It is represented by Deltalinqs and VRC, is to be extended by one...

Another Country Approves the Oxford COVID Vaccine in Public Interest

India has formally approved the emergency use of two coronavirus vaccines as it prepares for one of the world's biggest inoculation drives, reports BBC.  What happened? The drugs regulatory authority gave the green light to the...

Moderna Phase 3 Vaccine Fulfils Interim Targets of 95% Efficacy

In a major development, Moderna has posted an updated protocol for its Phase 3 study of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine on December 23.  The protocol reflects inclusion of Amendment 6 from Dec. 23, 2020.  What is...

AI An Elegant Solution To Post-Pandemic Growth

    The coronavirus pandemic has exposed and accelerated underlying trends in remote working, global travel, technological advancement and AI. The most innovative companies are capitalising on these trends, says an article published in Wärtsilä. Global Test...

Nasdaq-listed Shipping Company Secures $15m for Bulker Pair

Nasdaq-listed Greek owner Castor Maritime has announced that it has entered into a binding commitment letter with a European financial institution to obtain financing of $15m for two bulk carriers, says an article published...

Who Dominated Cape Purchases in 2020?

2020 was a busy year in the cape segment where close to 50 deals have been materialised. Greek owners dominate, bidding highest on just under 50% on all capes circulated for sale, according to...

The Top priorities of the 2020 Regulatory Agenda Updates

2020 has been the year that all the maritime industry anticipated with mixed feelings due to the implementation of sulphur cap. Although all lights were shed on COVID-19 , once again the regulatory agenda...

The Ship That Became One of the Most Instagrammed Sights

Glasgow ship is one of the most popular and instagrammed sights in Greece featuring no historic Greek architecture nor gods, writes Gary Armstrong for an article published in Glasgow Live. Ship that ran aground The ship...

US Bunker Supplier Acquires The Marine Lubricants Arm Of MMP

Veteran US bunker supplier John W Stone Oil Distributor has acquired the marine lubricants arm of Martin Midstream Partners (MMP), reports Ship&Bunker. Sold Assets  The sold assets, Mega Lubricants, cover "the business of blending manufacturing and...

Kids Back To School With Tougher Covid 19 Restrictions

The Prime Minister told parents to send children back to primary school on Monday but hinted 'tougher' restrictions could be coming down the track. Parents should send their children to primary school in...