IMO Gender Programme Launches Photo Search for Maritime Women

To celebrate International Women's Day, IMO's gender programme is launching a photo search to build its bank of images of women in maritime. Though the maritime industry is seeing a shift in diversity...

Shipping Companies Gauge the Dissenting Impact of Coronavirus

Coronavirus’ negative effect on global shipping could last weeks, or months. Companies wondering how to handle risks the worldwide coronavirus outbreak will have on global supply chains should look for clues to the...

Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Leaders in the Maritime Industry

In honor of the International Day of the Girl, three travel companies helping young women get ahead and pursue their dreams are highlighted. Captain Minnie, by Disney Cruise Line, aims to empower young...

Decarbonization Roadmap With 4 Key Focus Areas for the Getting To Zero Coalition

In a major development, the Getting To Zero Coalition, a group of 120 odd organizations working to towards making zero emission vessels a reality, have made their first meeting last month in Copenhagen which...

eeSea Reveals 2019 Liner Schedule Reliability Rankings

eeSea reveals a more in-depth probe into liner schedule reliability. Over 400,000 data points, supported by the automatic identification system (AIS) tracking information are transmitted by all cargo ships. The report is being...

More Women Seafarers Better for Maritime Profession!

In a  major development, gender diversity in shipping got a major boost at last week's Eurpean Shipping Week when Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU) spoke on "Better for People,...

Coronavirus Causes Nearly $2bn Loss for Box Carriers!

According to a Loadstar article wirtten by Gavin van Marle, the financial cost of the coronavirus outbreak to container lines is now approaching the $2bn mark, points out a new research conducted by the...

Shipowners Propose Measures To Contain Coronavirus Impact

Italian shipowners request measures to contain coronavirus impacts. The request is for support in terms of contributions and social security benefits amid the coronavirus outbreak. The two Italian shipowners’ associations, Confitarma and Assarmatori,...

Q-LNG Gets USGC Approval for Its Variant Design Bunkering Vessels

USCG approves Q-LNG’s bunkering vessels design. The USCG's design basis letter (DBL), allows Q-LNG to further develop its LNG fueling facility in North America.  Q-LNG to own and manage assets and provide LNG...

Baltic Index Breaks 20 Day Gaining Streak

Baltic index breaks its 20 day winning streak. The capesize index fell 60 points to -372 from -312. The panamax index fell index fell 1 point, or 0.1%, to 1,067 from 1,068,marking its...