Call for All Inclusive Ocean Freight Rates Amidst Carrier Surcharges
The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) is backing India’s push for “all-inclusive” ocean freight rates, claiming carrier surcharges disproportionately impact cargo owners in developing countries, reports the LoadStar.
All Inclusive Rates To Benefit?
Last week, Indian carriers...
Pfizer Vaccine Data Breach Shows the Extent of Vaccine Cyber Threat
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) says it has been hit by a cyber-attack and documents relating to a Covid-19 vaccine have been accessed, reports BBC.
What happened?
BioNTech, which makes one of the vaccines in partnership...
Diana Shipping Hints On Expansion With 38 Dry Bulk Vessels
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) is a global provider of shipping transportation services.
It specializes in the ownership of dry bulk vessels.
As of December 7, 2020 its fleet consists of 38 dry...
MPA Supports ABS-Led Additive Manufacturing Project
ABS is to lead an additive manufacturing (AM) Joint Industry Partnership (JIP).
The JIP will develop valve and pump parts for use on board an Offshore Support Vessel.
ABS to develop a scalable...
Congested UK Ports Leads To Soaring Freight Costs
A Retail Group based in London used to pay $2,000 to ship a 40-ft container to the UK and now they're paying at least $8,000 up to $10,000.Major shipping companies including Marseille-based...
Pfizer COVID Jab Problematic for People With A History of Allergies
According to a BBC report, people with a history of significant allergic reactions should not have the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab, regulators say.It came after two NHS workers had allergic reactions on Tuesday.
People Having Anaphylactoid...
[FAQ] Safe Use of ECIDS To Prevent Navigational Incidents
With more vessels using Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) for primary or secondary navigation, there have been several significant navigational incidents over the last decade where one of the contributing factors has been ECDIS-related.Let us...
Wärtsilä Propeller Solutions Enable Energy Savings
Necessary engine adjustments need to be matched by the propeller arrangement.
The new solutions enable this adjustment, allowing the speed of the two vessels to be reduced from 24 to 18 knots.Wärtsilä will...
ITIC Warns Not To Depend on Individual Email After This Case
The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) recently released a press release in which it warns of the dangers of allowing important information to be sent to individual email addresses with no back-up.
What is the...
LQM Launches Alternative Fuels Database
Leading hybrid bunker broker LQM recently launched its new alternative bunker fuels database, says a press release published on their website.
About the database
Alternative fuels searchThe ‘LQM Eco-Alternative Fuel’ (L.E.A.F) database - allows users to...