[Watch] Memes Steal The Show From COVID-19
One of the few constants that have gotten us through our wide range of COVID-19 reactions are the few standout memes, reports Vogue.
Some of the best memes of the year
For the better, right?
Mayors across...
Traffic in Chinese Port Worsens, As Pilots are Required To Quarantine
Traffic along the Yangtze, China’s longest river and a massive source of cargoes both domestically and for export, is worsening.
Traffic is backing up at ports near and along the Yangtze River over...
What is the Prime Cause for Grounding of Giant Ore Carrier?
The master’s decision to deviate from the planned route was among the causal factors that led to the grounding of the very large ore carrier.
This is an outcome of the investigation conducted...
Notice Concerning Ships Arriving from “Covid-19 Higher Risk Location”
The Western Australia (WA) Government has issued a notice regarding ships arriving from "Covid-19 Higher Risk Location".
The locations deemed higher risk are ports on the Indonesian Islands of Java, Kalimantan, the Riau...
Port Congestion Charges Create Rift Between Importers & Operators
A new measure intended to relieve congestion at Southern California ports threatens to pit U.S. importers against ocean carriers.
It is highlighting divisions and competing interests at America’s busiest gateway for container imports.
A...
IMO Under Fire for Slow Progress Towards Climate Goals
In 2018, IMO pledged the sector would cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2050, compared with 2008 levels.
But this ambition was lambasted by the UN secretary-general António Guterres last...
Is Earth’s Inner Core in Semi-Liquid State?
Researchers now find Earth's "solid" inner core might actually be a bit mushy, reports Live Sciences.
About the new research
For over half a century, the scientific community thought that Earth's inner core was a solid...
This Country Bans Mega Cruise Ships in Famous Holiday Destination
More than a third of Tahiti’s visitors are cruise passengers, but next year, they won’t be arriving on board some of the industry’s largest mega cruise ships, reports CN Traveller.
Large cruise ships be banned
In...
Should $289 Billion Be Spent On Mars Base Or Earth?
A small group of ultra-wealthy individuals could help solve world hunger with just a fraction of their net worth, says the director of the United Nations' World Food Programme, reports CNN.
2% of Elon Musk's...
Namsung Shipping Places $82m Containership Order
South Korea’s Namsung Shipping has booked two containership newbuildings at domestic Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for an estimated price tag of $82m, reports Splash247.
The company expects to take delivery of the 2,500 teu boxships in...