Vaccine Inequities and Supply Chain Challenges Shake Global Recovery
The uneven distribution of vaccines has slowed the recovery in some parts of the world, further disrupting the supply chain and slowing growth.
Low vaccination rates and another wave of COVID-19 cases has hindered the economic recovery of many Asian countries as some battle their worst caseloads...
IBF Recognizes Seafarers’ COVID Sacrifice
The ITF and JNG have acknowledged the need to recognize the sacrifices that seafarers have made during the pandemic, reports the ITF website.
Negotiations on wage increase and other cost elements
The ITF and JNG met...
LNG ‘Transition Fuel’ Rates Sail Past Dirty Crude, Says Shipping Data
LNG bunker spot prices in Rotterdam have overtaken the cost of low-sulphur fuel oil (LSFO), reports the Loadstar quoting Ship & Bunker data.
Spike in LNG prices
A substantial spike in LNG prices in the past...
Ship Energy Summit Talks About ‘Greener’ Fuel Alternatives
From discussions surrounding building new infrastructure to assist shipping’s energy transition, to highlighting cleaner fuel types, the ‘Ship Energy Summit’ brought together industry experts who presented information and debate surrounding these topics, reports Ship...
Global Summit Examines Trade Disruptions Amid Pandemic
The world’s largest regulatory agencies overseeing international container trades met remotely to discuss rampant supply chain disruptions as carriers and their customers brace for more turmoil during the fall peak shipping season, reports Yahoo...
Gard Releases Framework To Ease the ‘Stink Bug’ Season
September marks the start of the risk season for Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs in Australia and New Zealand. This year, Poland has been added to their list of stink bug risk countries. A Gard...
Bulker False Fire Alert
False fire alarm was raised that a bulk carrier suffered fire on Sep 7, at Izmir anchorage, Turkey, Aegean sea, says an article published in Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
The ship arrived at Izmir anchorage on...
Fire in Bulk Carrier Cargo Hold
Fire erupted in cargo hold of a bulk carrier berthed at Botlek Rotterdam in the afternoon Sep 8, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Fire erupted in cargo hold of a bulk carrier berthed at Botlek...
Mega Boxship Reportedly On Fire
Container ship said to be on fire on Sep 9, SW of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Container ship said to be on fire on Sep 9, SW of Port Elizabeth, South...
Suez Canal Blocked Again As Bulker Runs Aground
Bulk carrier encountered mechanical issue while transiting Suez Canal in southern direction, reports Metro.
What happened?
A bulk carrier reportedly encountered mechanical issue while transiting Suez Canal in southern direction, en route from Constanta Romania...