Global Maritime Trade To Expand By 4.8% in 2021, Projects UNCTAD
According to UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2020 published on their website, global maritime trade will plunge by 4.1% in 2020 due to the unprecedented COVID-19 disruption.
Post Covid-19
Apart from adverse effects, the pandemic has...
World’s Largest LNG Powered Containership Sets World Record
The CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE, the world’s largest container ship powered by liquefied natural gas, has reached Germany’s largest port for the first time, reads the website.The CMA CGM Group’s new flagship will play...
World’s First LPG-Fuelled VLGC Completes Sea Trials
The 2015-built BW Gemini, owned and operated by BW LPG, was retrofitted earlier this year with Wärtsilä Gas Solution’s LPG Fuel Supply technology.
This was one of the first of 12 of the...
Sustainable Biofuels on the Forefront of Carbon-free Shipping
Sustainable biofuels are one of the few options in the world today that can really play a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of shipping.
Market players are increasingly eyeing hydrogen and...
Bunker Metric Seeks Maritime Data Scientist
Marine fuel technology company Bunker Metric is seeking a maritime data scientist to join its team, according to a job posting published by the company.
Product developer needed
The firm is looking for candidates with between...
Wärtsilä Bags Optimised Maintenance Agreement for 2 LNGCs
Wärtsilä has been awarded an optimised maintenance agreement covering the main engines for two new, ultra-modern LNG carriers managed by Thenamaris LNG Inc.
The vessels are powered by low pressure, dual-fuel main engines,...
[Watch] Artificial Underwater Sculpture Coral Reef
The artificial reef built as part of a global effort to regenerate the ocean.Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice...
First Bonded Bunkering Operation for Crude Tanker Executed
Qingdao Shihua performed the first bonded bunkering operation on a foreign vessel, making it a first for the port.
The company conducted market feasibility research with port officials to explore the potential of...
What Happens To the Toilet Waste in Cruises?
Cruises are a popular holiday option for many people across the world who enjoy the freedom and luxury that comes with a cruise at sea but many cruisers are probably unaware of what happens...
What Does China’s 14th Five Year-plan Have for Shipping Industry?
This week, China’s Communist Party’s Central Committee unveiled the first glimpses of the 14th five-year plan for the period 2021 through to 2025.
The country’s biggest oil refiner Sinopec has pledged to accelerate...