IRClass Certifies India’s First Battery-Powered Catamaran Ferry
Indian Register of Shipping has classed a battery-powered hybrid catamaran ferry.
The 25-m long Water Metro 01 catamaran ferry, designed for shore charging and certified to carry 100 passengers.
The project is a...
Six Critical Pathways To Zero-Carbon Shipping
Transitioning global shipping from a carbon-dependent industry into one that operates without greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a massive task.
Container and roro carriers are already investing in the development of zero GHG technologies and...
Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook
Bunker fuel oil volumes remain in tight supply across key North American and South American bunker locations. Buyers are aware of the tightness and have been booking with longer lead times to ensure timely...
Ningbo Containerised Freight Index
Weekly composite index covering 20ft, 40ft and Hi Cube box rates says an article published in Balticexchange.
Ningbo Shipping Exchange
Route
2022-2-11
2022-2-4
Weekly change (%)
Ningbo - Europe
5624.00
5702.89
-1,38
Ningbo - West Mediterranean
5602.45
5674.53
-1.27
Ningbo - East Mediterranean
4465.37
4487.72
-0.50
Ningbo - Middle East
3436.35
3427.67
0.25
The weeklyNingbo Containerised Freight...
Shipyard To Set Ship Recycling Standards Above Regulators Requirements
Alang is seeing a renewed push to develop ship recycling standards above the requirements of regulators and classification societies. This development stems from shipowners' own requirements for recycling their vessels, says an article published...
CMA CGM Will No Longer Transport Plastic Garbage
Environmental organisations also report a rapid increase in plastic waste exports from the US to Latin American countries.
From early 2018 China banned the import of plastic waste which had been exported by...
A Fifth COVID Wave Has ‘Overwhelmed’ The City’s Capability
It would be a new record for daily cases.
With the healthcare system already overstretched, medical experts warn the city could see 28,000 daily infections by the end of March, with the unvaccinated...
All-Inclusive Prices Are Mainly Steady But Can Spike In March
The all-inclusive premium rates on the Southeast Asia-to-East Coast North America trade route were heard at $16,000-$20,000/FEU, a tad lower than a week ago.
This is way lower than the market rate, but...
Weekly Tanker Report- Week 6, 2022
The Baltic Exchange has issued the tanker report for the 6th week of this year. The report dated 11th February 2022 provides valuable insight into this week’s tanker market dealings, freight rates, and charter...
[Watch] Python Swallow An Impala Whole
The African rock python slowly devours its prey.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please consult the experts...