Ningbo Containerised Freight Index

Baltic Exchange publishes the weekly Ningbo Containerised Freight Index, compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange.Weekly composite index covering 20ft, 40ft and Hi Cube box rates by Ningbo Shipping Exchange:The weekly Ningbo Containerised Freight Index is compiled...

Weekly Bulk Report – Week 3, 2021

The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the dry bulk market for the 3rd week of shipping activities of this year. The report dated 22nd January highlights the dry bulk market conditions at...

Crude Shipments Boost Corpus Christi Port To 2020 Tonnage Record

Corpus December exports at 1.9 million b/d. Corpus export activity around 4.41 million b/d end-2020. Houston exported 685,250 b/d in December.The Port of Corpus Christi ended 2020 with record tonnage, mainly due to...

IMSA Launches Remote Cyber Vulnerability Scanning for Ships

In response to the IMO's cyber security requirements, the International Maritime Security Associates (IMSA) has developed a suite of cyber security tools and services for the maritime industry, reports Superyacht News. Remote assessment tool The company...

MSC Bags Maritime Sustainability Certificate

MSC has been awarded the Maritime Sustainability Passport certificate and seal by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), recognising the company’s responsible business operations and approach to sustainability, the company said in...

Sudden Waves Over Poop Deck Puts Crew Overboard

Transport Malta's MSIU issued an investigation report on two man overboard from the bulk carrier MV Stara Planina, in January 2020.The two crew members were lost overboard when unexpected waves washed over the poop...

ABS Joined The International Windship Association

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has joined the International Windship Association (IWSA), the not-for-profit organisation that promotes and helps facilitate the uptake of direct wind propulsion solutions for commercial shipping, says an article published...

QFI Signed A Joint Development Agreement With MSC

Emulsion bunker producer Quadrise Fuels International plc (QFI) on Thursday (21 January) announced it has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with MSC Shipmanagement Limited of Cyprus (MSC), a 100% subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean...

Carnival Opts for Wärtsilä Waste Treatment

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a framework agreement with Carnival Corporation, the global cruise ship operator, covering the supply and installation of Wärtsilä’s advanced wastewater and dry waste treatment systems for up to 32...

The CHEK Project Conducts Tests To Develop Energy Efficient Ships

A new research effort, which is focusing on combining emerging technologies to promote low-carbon shipping, will test its technologies on in-service vessels, reports The Marine Executive. The CHEK project  The project, which is named CHEK (deCarbonizing...