Hantong Bags Four Bulkers From European Owner
Jiangsu Han tong Ship Heavy Industry has signed a newbuild contract for up to four 82,000 dwt bulk carriers with a German shipowner, says an article published in Seatrade maritime.
About the contract
The two firm...
Gibson Tanker Report – Price Pain
The current strength in gas prices is having major ramifications for global energy markets. Record prices in Europe and Asia.
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Covid-19 Vaccine Mix Helps Strong Antibody Growth
Combined use of AstraZeneca and Sputnik Light vaccines against COVID-19 has shown strong antibody growth.
The data was collected from 20 people who took part in a 100-person study
About the clinical study
A small-scale...
Strong Rates Puts A 13-year Peak on Baltic Freight Index
Robust demand across all vessel segments drove the Baltic Exchange's main dry bulk sea freight index to rise to its highest level in 13 years on Monday, reports Yahoo Finance.
Baltic freight index rise
The Baltic...
[Watch] IGP&I – Review of Claim Trends & Coverage
Watch Chair Paul Jennings and International Group CEO Nick Shaw discuss the Group’s activities over the last 6 months.
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Why China Inside Its Own Bubble Is Safe But Unsustainable?
70 percent of the population in China had then been fully vaccinated
Chinese government has slow-pedaled the approval of the American mRNA vaccines
Chinese outbound tourism will not rebound any time soon
In mid-September...
Rising Transpacific Demand, Spot Rates Ease
There were signs of a silver lining finally beginning to appear for beleaguered US shippers this week.
This follows the spot container freight rates to both the west and east coast showed a...
HTK Shipping is Closing On Its Largest Ship To Date
Hans Thaulow for Splash 247 states that HTK Shipping pounces for its largest ship to date.
Vietnamese handysize specialist HTK Shipping
Vietnamese handysize specialist HTK Shipping is closing on its largest ship to date. Sources report...
Maersk Warns Customers Ahead of Pre-Chinese New Year Rush
Maersk says it expects to see 'early signs of a pre-Chinese New Year rush in December,' and is advising customers to plan their supply chains 'well ahead'.
A carrier contact told The Loadstar it...
IMO and ILO Highlight Access To Medical Facilities for Key Seafarers
Joint Statement by IMO and ILO highlights need for prompt access for medical assistance for vital key worker seafarers, says IMO news source.
Details of joint statement by IMO and ILO
The Secretary-General of the International...