Car Carriers on the Up Despite Rising Uncertainty
Finished Vehicles trade in shipping has recorded a growth of approaching 6% in 2017 to 37.5 million ceu.
Low order books is preventing acquiring capacity.
Only 4 car carriers were ordered in the...
Scope of Regulation and Risks of Non-Compliance
With less than eighteen months before Regulation 14.1.3 of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention comes into effect, there are still numerous challenges surrounding compliance and enforcement, which have cast uncertainty over the effect...
IMO Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships Adopted
Scientists warn that, by 2050, the quantity of plastics in the oceans will outweigh fish. IMO and others adopted an Action Plan to address marine plastic litter from ships and the same is published...
[Watch] ‘Tug-Tooth’ Pulled a 614-ton Cargo Ship With His Teeth
A man from Ukraine has successfully pulled a 614-ton cargo ship -- with his teeth. It's just the latest bite at world fame by "Tug-Tooth" Skavysh.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only....
Maersk’s Instant Booking Confirmation Launched
With the introduction of instant booking confirmation, Maersk customers can now complete their bookings within seconds compared to previous waiting times of up to two hours.
Eliminating delays
Eliminating this delay, as the first in the...
Live on a Cruise Ship where Rooms Go for $55m
For the uber rich, traveling the World and chronicling their exquisite journey is nothing new. But recently they have been given the privilege of taking their luxurious homes along with them on their trips.
Own...
Scrubber Scarcity: Just a Myth
Riveria’s Asian Sulfur Cap 2020 in Singapore reveals that the industry doesn’t really face a scrubber supply shortage. What densifies the pressure is the lack of time, which is again one of the chief...
Bulk Report – Week 43
Capesize
The market was in two halves for most of the week with rates in the Atlantic firming and easing in the East for most of the week, but then, West Australia/China staged a recovery,...
Freightos Baltic Container Report – Week 42
China-Europe prices continue to stabilize after crashing through September when several large carriers cut their FAK rates.
Drop in prices
Prices had dropped by $715 over four weeks, from $2,201 on 9 September to $1,486 on...
ABB Plugs Holland America Line into Low-Emission Shore Power Worldwide
ABB is playing a key role in Holland America Line’s goals of embracing new technologies to further minimize the environmental impact of its fleet. ABB shore power connectors retrofitted to three Holland America Line...