Bunkering Market in China Recovers with Bunker Fuel Demand
Beijing-based commodity market information provider JLC Network Technology Co. on Thursday (13 August) shared its JLC China Bunker monthly report for July, reports Manifold Times.
JLVJLC China Bunker Market Monthly Report (July, 2020)
Bonded bunker fuel...
LCL Shipping Cost-Effective Despite Stiff Competition from FCL
Cargo consolidation through less than container load (LCL) allows thousands of shippers to move their cargo at economical prices, as they are unable to fill full container load.
Vanguard Logistics, Shipco, ECU Worldwide...
Three Quarters of Fuel Pumped Out from Grounded Mauritius Tanker
Almost all of the remaining bunker fuel on board the bulk carrier that ran aground in Mauritius last month has now been pumped off the vessel, according to its owner.
About 3,000 mt...
Westwood Shipping Lines Appoints New CEO
US conbulk shipping operator Westwood Shipping Lines has appointed Jack Mahoney as the new president and CEO of the company, reports Marine Link.
He will be replacing Guy Stephenson who is retiring after 13 years...
First ME-GI Engine With New PVU Unit Completes Sea Trials
MAN Energy Solutions has announced that the first ME-GI engine featuring its newly-developed pump vaporiser unit (PVU) has successfully completed LNG gas trials in Korea.
The engine is the first in a series...
Surge in Coronavirus Cases Prompts Regional Smoking Ban
Two Spanish regions attracting tourists introduced outdoor smoking bans to curb the coronavirus as a top domestic medical body called for a more coordinated response and tougher punishment for rule breakers.
Under a...
‘400-foot Ice Ship’ Located Near Antarctica Draws Conspiracy Theories
Google maps mystery as ‘400-foot ice ship’ spotted near Antarctica sparks wild conspiracy theories, reports The Sun.
Let us have a look at what the conspiracy theorists say.
A capsized boat on Google Earth
According to NUTTY...
You’ve Got Mail : Unwanted Masks in Mail Scaring People
First seeds were being sent to people who didn’t order them, now packages of masks and other trinkets are appearing in mailboxes, reports Fox News.
What is it?
Across the country, there are reports that people...
U.S. Retail Imports Witness Lowest Annual Total in 4 Years
Imports at major U.S. retail container ports are expected to see their lowest in 2020.
The retailers are being careful not to import more than they can sell.
U.S. ports covered by Global...
COVID-19 Capacity Crunch Increases Cost of International Shipments
Capacity constraints have driven up rates for international shipments.
This includes all modes of transport - sea, air, and land.
The cost of moving goods by ship has climbed 12% in 2020.
Ocean-liner...