CADAM SA announces a temporary container service surcharge of $300 per container on all export shipments effective February 10, 2021. KaMin | CADAM are implementing a variety of solutions to minimize delivery delays amid turmoil...

The chief executive of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) told news channel CNBC on Tuesday that people may have to get vaccinated against COVID-19 annually for several years, reports DW. "Unfortunately, as the virus spreads it...

Carriers are charging premiums $2,000-$3,500 over and above FAK. Getting space at FAK rates is next to impossible. Shippers have to wait for three-five weeks even after paying premium. A recent news article published...

Maersk has appointed Vikash Agarwal as its new managing director, Maersk South Asia and he will join the organisation on March 1, 2021, says an article published ITLN. About Vikash Agarwal “Vikash Agarwal is a highly...

Shipping risk management organization RightShip launched its new Safety Score and Platform says a press release published on their website.  About the old Qi platform RightShip’s old Qi platform has been made ‘read-only’ and the Risk...

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. announced it has purchased a vessel to add to its operating fleet, says a press release published in PRNewsWire.   About the vessel purchase The ship was purchased in the second-hand market for...

Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (KSOE), has won orders for three ships worth 152 billion won, reports BusinessKorea. About the contract  KSOE announced on Feb. 8 that it has recently signed a contract with Oceania-based shipping...

The global shipping industry is hoping that President Biden’s “America is back” declaration means the U.S. is returning to free-trade principles, and away from Trump administration protectionist policies that often dragged ocean vessels into...

Just as lights play a significant role in understanding what other boats are doing, so do sounds. Understanding what you hear is another step towards being a "complete mariner", reports BoatUS. Virtually every boat is...

Digitalization can enhance transparency, accountability and disclosure throughout the ship recycling supply chain, reports Riviera.  Data Issues Data quality and fastidious administration is vital to ensuring compliance with the latest hazardous material requirements in the European...