Weekly Tanker Report – Week 39, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 39th week of this year. The report dated 25th September 2020 provides a valuable insight into this week’s tanker market dealings, freight rates, and...
Ro-Ro Vessel Ablaze
Fire breaks on the Russian ro-ro ship fire at Hakata, Japan, reports Maritime Bulletin.
Fire aboard Ro-Ro vessel
Fire erupted on cargo deck of Russian ro-ro HANSUNG, berthed at Hakata, Fukuoka, northwest Kyushu island, Japan, in...
Cargo Vessel Fire, 15 Crew on Board
A container vessel X-Press Godavari, at anchorage off Sandheads in West Bengal has reported a fire onboard.
The last port of call of this vessel was Kelang, Malaysia and she was headed for...
Google Maps To Show the COVID Situation in Your Area
In a major development, Google Maps will soon show how prevalent coronavirus is in geographic areas with a new color-coded update, reports CNN
Insights Into Onsite Pandemic Scenario
Beginning this week, the Maps app will display...
Cargo Ship With Gigantic Wings To Reduce Emission by 90%
A group of Swedish researchers and boat builders designed Oceanbird, a new type of cargo ship that's powered by giant wings instead of a traditional engine.
The ship will cut down on emissions...
Google Meet Limits ‘Unlimited Online Meetings’ in Free Plans
According to an article published in The Verge, Google said in April it would allow unlimited-length meetings in its Google Meet video chat platform for all users until September 30th, and it looks like...
Hub-Spoke Model Carrier Investment Not Working for Profitability
The pandemic has rattled global supply chains due to demand shocks caused by the lockdown. Its impact accelerated the impetus for companies who were in the midst of change to relocate their manufacturing sites...
COVID19 Vaccinations To Start by Nov-Dec As Winter Nears
According to a CNN report, Covid-19 vaccinations could start as early as November or December, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, said Friday.
Fauci's comments come as the US passed 7 million...
US Sanctions on Chinese Chip Maker SMIC
According to an article published in The Verge, the US Commerce Department has added China’s largest chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), to its entity list, after it determined there an “unacceptable risk” that...
DNV GL Scenario Modelling Shows E-Fuel Key To Decarbonization
According to an article written by DNV GL's Principal Consultant, Tore Longva, DNV GL’s new Maritime Forecast to 2050 aims to assist shipowners in choosing the right fuel and technology options for next-generation ships.
Decarbonization...