Icebreakers On The Way To Release Ships From Sea-ice Captivity

Some of the vessels will have to wait for at least one week before they are released from captivity in the remote Arctic sea-ice, reports Thebarentsobserver. Icebreakers commissioned on the way District authorities in the Russian...

Worldwide Luxury Sales Set To Outpace Pre-COVID Sales

The luxury goods sector is set to move past the coronavirus crisis this year, fuelled by domestic spending in the United States and China, particularly on high-end shoes, leather goods and jewellery, consultancy...

The Finally Reconnected Countries Still In Different Directions On Covid-19

  In September, when the White House announced its long-awaited plan to welcome vaccinated European travellers, the United States was consumed by a Covid-19 surge that far outpaced Europe's. But towards the east, that...

[Watch] Touring A Modern Day Cargo Ship

The world economy is quite dependent on cargo ships. In fact, over 90% of the world’s tradeable goods are carried by sea. A second mate merchant marine shared a video of the living quarters aboard one...

China’s Crackdown on Tech Companies Adds Fuel To Fire

  The tone at this year's Single's day is a lot more cautious than it has been in prior years, as companies contend with rising inflation in a slowing economy and a regulatory crackdown on...

This Project Is Destined For Approval Despite Container Ship Traffic

The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project appears destined for approval despite the established fact that container ship traffic to and from it will further threaten the endangered southern resident orcas.  Cargo-ship fiasco underscores growing...

COP26 Paves The Path To Digitalization

COP26 is a call to unified action in the global shipping industry that will require the ‘human element’ to meet the challenges of environmental compliance, reports Rivera. Takeaway message from COP26 “The overwhelming message from COP26...

From COVID To Measles Outbreak

The risk of measles outbreaks is high after more than 22 million infants missed their first vaccine doses during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the WHO and the CDC warned, reports Reuters. Large numbers of...

MMEA Detains 3 Vessels Over Illegal Anchoring

The Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Wednesday (10 November) has arrested three vessels over alleged illegal anchoring incidents on Tuesday, Manifold Times. Vessels detained A tugboat registered in Kuching, Sarawak together with its accompanying barge...

Global Oil Prices Plunge Into Close Amid Inflation Fears

Brent and WTI prices retreat from two-week highs U.S. crude stocks rose by 1 mln bbls last week - EIA Inflation data boosts expectations for Fed action Biden: White House is focused on...