Ningbo Containerised Freight Index

Weekly composite index covering 20ft, 40ft and Hi Cube box rates says an article published in Baltic Exchange. Ningbo Shipping Exchange Route 2022-4-8 2022-4-1 Weekly change (%) Ningbo - Europe 4383.59 4494.34 -2.46 Ningbo - West Mediterranean 5088.11 5142.80 -1.06 Ningbo - East Mediterranean 4063.50 4137.77 -1.79 Ningbo - Middle East 2174.27 2276.94 -4.51   The weeklyNingbo...

[Watch] Tanker and Ro-ro Vessel Collision

A French ferry struck berthed Algerian tanker at Algiers port, Algeria, on Apr 6, during maneuvering, reports Maritime Bulletin. Tanker as can be seen on video, sustained serious damages in stern and superstructure areas, ferry...

Reassuring Residents Over COVID-Hit Supplies

Shanghai reported nearly 25,000 locally transmitted COVID-19 infections on Sunday and sought to assure locked-down residents of China's most populous city that supply bottlenecks affecting availability of food and other items would ease, reports...

[Watch] ICS Celebrating 100 Years Of Supporting The Shipping Industry

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Is A Global Recession Coming?

Just as the global economy is bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing list of risks is clouding the economic outlook – although most economists still believe a recession this year is relatively...

Alewijnse And SEAFAR Team Up To Make Self-Driving Shipping A Reality

Their captain's direct ships remotely from a control room. The major advantage, according to CEO and founder Louis-Robert Cool, is that: "The captain can do his job in eight hours, and then another...

Ukraine And Allies Blame Russia For Strike On Station

Ukraine and its allies blamed Russia for a missile attack that killed at least 52 people at a train station packed with women, children and the elderly fleeing the threat of a Russian offensive...

Mega Container Ship Hit Pier, Stuck Off Berth

A mega container ship struck pier at container terminal in Jade Weser Port, Wilhelmshaven, shortly after midday Apr 6, during berthing maneuvers, reports FleetMon. What happened? Ship’s stern reportedly sustained damages, some 150 meters of pier...

[Watch] All About Covid-19 XE Variant

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MPA Keen On Strengthening Cyber Security And Digital Support

A recent news article published in the Riviera states that Singapore focuses on cyber security and digital plans. Strengthening cyber security Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) plans to strengthen cyber security and expand the...