TT Club Unveils Guidance on Operation of Tank Container
Tank containers are crucial in the international supply chain to distribute cargoes.
ITCO released its 2020 Global tank container fleet survey amid COVID-19.
The survey highlighted a slowdown in the growth of the...
Carnival Corp Hit by Ransomware, Customer Data Stolen
Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc have detected a ransomware attack.
The hackers have accessed and encrypted a portion of their IT systems.
Unauthorized access included the downloading of certain data files impacting one...
Ship Auction Platform Closes Chemical Tanker Deal at $20M
Recently, a chemical ship sold for a price in the region of $20m imported by ShipBid has handed over successfully and put into operation.
This chemical ship over 40,000 DWT might be the...
First Successful Mobile Degassing Installation Trial
A initial trial using a new mobile degassing installation on the public quay of the Seinehaven in Rotterdam has been successful.
On 7 August, inland tanker Visioen was degassed of petrol without any...
Hapag-Lloyd Enters Technology Coalition for Port Call Efficiency
Intelligent Cargo Systems and German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd have entered into a technology partnership.
The fleet performance platform 'CargoMate' provides carriers with real-time port call visibility and automated notifications of important port events.
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MSC Cruises Set Sail After a 5-Month Pandemic Hiatus
The first major cruise ship to resume tours of the Mediterranean since the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe set sail from the Italian city of Genoa.
MSC Grandiosa became the first ship from the...
‘No Impact of COVID19’, Says Maersk CEO After Q2 Profitability in All Sectors
In a major development, the shipping giant has released their 2020 Q2 profit report today highlighting profitability in all sectors, says a press release published on their website.
Key takeaway for the maritime industry
In his...
[Answer] How To Maintain COVID Safe Operations Between Ships?
The pandemic has made everyone's life miserable, especially of those working at sea. yet they seafarers are continuously risking their lives and working in dire conditions to keep the trade flowing. Amidst such a...
What Does COVID19 Mean for Pets?
COVID19 is scaring pet owners as more and more pet cases emerge.
Although the number is still very few and the disease isn't that deadly yet people are worried.
Most concerns come from...
World Container Index 43.5% Up, Says Drewry
World Container Index Up 43.5% Versus Same Week of 2019.
WCI increased by 1.5% to $2,089.41 per 40ft container.
The average composite index of the WCI assessed by Drewry for year-to-date is $302...