Boxship Inactivity Leads To Increase in Charter Activity
Inactive boxship has peaked, and there has been a sudden uptick in chartering activity.
It has decreased by 110,000 teu to 521 ships totalling 2.61m teu.
This downward trend will continue in the...
Cargo Ship Loaded With Grain Runs Aground
According to an article published in Maritime Bulletin, a cargo ship loaded with grains ran aground.
What happened?
The general cargo ship GOLDEN ROSE loaded with grain, ran aground at the 155-kilometer mark, Volga-Caspian Sea Canal,...
Shipowners Union Devoted To Carrying Out US Sanctions!
In the wake of the recent sanctions imposed by the U.S. Government on Greek-owned ships, the UGS remains committed to implementing U.S. sanctions measures.
The two sides reiterated the long-standing, close relationship between...
Wilhelmsen Diversifies 3D Printing Horizons With F‑Drones!
Wilhelmsen has signed an MOU with F-drones for delivery of its 3D printed spare parts.
Wilhelmsen is providing 3D printed spare parts on demand to the selected six customers’ vessels around the globe.
...
Diamond S & Norden Team Up for A Strategic Tanker Alliance!
Diamond S Shipping Inc. announced a strategic partnership with NORDEN, DiaNor.
This will facilitate the commercial consolidation of two of the world’s largest owner/operators of product tankers.
DiaNor enables to continue to serve...
Fire Aboard Cargo Carrier!
Maritime Bulletin reports of a Thai freighter fire in Ho Chi Minh port.
Cargo ship on fire
Fire erupted on board of Thai general cargo ship Bangpakaew in cargo holds area, at around 1530 LT (UTC...
Need To Ensure Alternative Fuel Safety for IMO 2020 & Decarbonization Plan!
Recently, Seatrade Maritime News spoke to the Vice President of ABS, Peter Fitzpatrick regarding 2020 suplhur cap implementation in the present covid19 pandemic situation.
As environmental concerns drive a push for alternatives fuels, what has...
FedEx and Microsoft To Facelift Supply Chain Management
On May 18, FedEx and Microsoft announced that they are joining forces to transform commerce.
It is the kind of announcement I have been looking forward to and expecting for some time because of...
[Answer] What’s the COVID19 Screening Protocol for New Crew Joinings?
The most pressing concerns for seafarers and shippers today are crew changes as the COVID19 pandemic restrictions are making it impossible to make it possible. While seafarers' contracts are being extended for long in...
COVID19 Lifesaving Drug Found, WHO Backs Its Use in Critically Ill
A cheap and widely available drug can help save the lives of patients seriously ill with coronavirus.
The low-dose steroid treatment dexamethasone is a major breakthrough in the fight against the deadly virus,...