IMI And Columbia Shipmanagement Are Extending Their Relationship
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) comes only six months after both companies agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities in various areas within the maritime sector.
IMI will work closely with...
Scientists Believe Animals Might Indeed Spread New Variants Back To Us
More than 5.7 million humans have died from COVID-19 globally, over two years.
The list of infected zoo animals now includes gorillas, cougars, otters, spotted hyenas, and hippos.
Scientists concluded that it did...
[Watch] World’s Largest Cruise Ship Arrives at Port
The largest cruise ship in the world, Royal Caribbean International’s 236,857 gross ton Wonder of the Seas arrived in the United States last night to prepare for her maiden voyage. The giant ship, which...
New COVID Variants Could Be More Resistant To Vaccines, Warns Top Medic
England's chief medical officer Chris Whitty warned on Monday there will be new COVID-19 variants and said some of them could be more resistant to vaccines, says an article published in Reuters.
Variants will cause...
BG Freight Gains A Competitive Advantage And Reduces Carbon
A solution that sees them immediately reducing their carbon footprint, prepares them for future environmental regulations and gives an edge over competing vessels along similar trade routes.
The contract includes installation and commissioning...
‘K’-LINE Group Launches Its First Finished-Vehicle Terminal
From April 2022, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" LINE) and Daito Corporation will open Japan's first finished-vehicle terminal at Yokohama Daikoku C-4 Terminal as reported by K-Line.
New terminal
“K” LINE Group leases the terminal from...
China’s Largest Shipping Firm Dominates Global Shipping Business
Cosco Shipping Group, China's largest shipping company, claims to transport one-tenth of the world's cargo and to operate over 5% of the world's fleet by deadweight as reported by Seatrade-Maritime.
Global shipping business
Following the merger...
Propeller Damage Due To Ice
Skuld would like to advise its members that we see an increased number of claims for alleged propeller damage due to ice.
Hitting the ice can damage a ship's hull, rudder, propeller or...
Class Action Lawsuit Against Shipping Companies
The rolling car carrier cartel court craze has turned to the UK, where a class action lawsuit has been launched.
Five firms – CSAV, K Line, MOL, NYK and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics –...
Living with Covid Strategy Could Do More Harm Than Good
Removal of Covid support as well as safety rules risks more outbreaks and uncertainty, workplace leaders warn, reports The Guardian.
Easing the restrictions
Business leaders and unions have warned the government that scrapping free Covid tests...