Will Netflix’s New Strategy Lure Customers?

Netflix Inc., the video-streaming giant, began its expected foray into video games with the introduction of five mobile games, playable initially on Android devices, reports Bloomberg. Official announcement  The titles are included in a Netflix subscription,...

This City Tightens COVID Travel Restrictions

Beijing city said individuals who recently visited overland ports of entry on China's borders should avoid the Chinese capital, with national authorities concerned over the risk of Covid transmission from abroad as they battle...

BIO-UV Group Adds 3-D Laser Scanning To BWTS

BIO-UV Group has strengthened its position in the global ballast water treatment system (BWTS) market with the addition of 3D laser scanning. The new service follows increased shipowner demand for turnkey BWTS retrofit...

Crude Prices Slumps On Market Uncertainty, Stronger Dollar

Crude oil futures fell during midafternoon trade in Asia Nov. 12 The US recorded its highest inflation rate in 31 years. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed Nov. 10 Market watchers...

Logistics Professionals Warned of Rise in Cybercrimes

Logistics industry professionals are being advised to change their passwords, reports the Loadstar. Cybercrime on the rise Not only is it an opportune moment for cybercriminals to attack the supply chain sector, but access to logistics...

Oil Spills Prevention Committee Removes Fuel From Stranded Ship

The provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment has coordinated with the competent units and the People’s Committee of Gio Linh District to supervise the oil spill response and removal plan, reports SGGP News. Oil...

“Cascading Effect” of Congestion Disrupts Container Traffic

The global cascading effect of port congestion is playing havoc with intra-Asia trade lanes, with large amounts of cargo stuck at transhipment hubs in the south-east, reports the Loadstar. Cargo overflow at terminals According to Peter...

ENN Receives China’s First LNG Refueling Permit

Gas distributor ENN Natural Gas has won China's first licence to supply LNG as a bunker fuel. The firm will be licensed to supply LNG bunkers at Zhoushan, citing comments from ENN Singapore...

IMO Celebrates International Women’s Day To Honor Female Seafarers

IMO has been making a concerted effort to help the maritime industry move forward and support women to achieve a representation within the community. Through its Women in Maritime programme, IMO has taken a...

[Infographic] Boardings in Singapore Strait To 8 Nov 2021

Seatrade Maritime News has published an infographic from Information Fusion Centre (IFC) which summarizes boardings and attempted boardings in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait up to 8 November 2021. Did you subscribe to...