Carriers ‘Booking Stops’ Remedy for Container Shortage Increases Rates
According to a LoadStar article by Mike Wackett, carriers are imposing booking stops around Europe, as well as tightening the time allowed to pick up equipment prior to vessel departure dates.
The moves come as...
Maersk Eyes Improved Flow of Goods in Land and Sea
Demand for ocean shipping services is likely to remain unusually high.
Supply will remain tight for some time as shippers and carriers adapt to shifts in supply chains driven by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Global Shipping Prices Continue To Rise Impacting Supply Chains
As the new year gets underway, sky-high global shipping prices are continuing to rise, impacting cross-border fruit and vegetable supply chains, says an article published in Produce Report.
Critical Global Shortage
At present, the critical global shortage...
Asia-Europe Rates To Go Below $10,000 Over Forwarders Bidding War
According to a LoadStar article written by Mike Wackett, major forwarders are engaged in fierce bidding wars in China, in order to secure equipment and space to North Europe.
And several carriers are reported to...
Johnson & Johnson One Shot COVID Vaccine 90% Effective
According to a Mercury News report, early stage trials of Johnson & Johnson’s experimental coronavirus vaccine show it generated an immune response in nearly all volunteers, with minimal side-effects, after a single dose.
The company...
How To Keep Superyacht COVID Free
It is a problem not many us have to consider: how to ensure your multimillion dollar superyacht remains a coronavirus-free zone despite taking on board crew from around the world, says an article published...
Scorpio Tankers Updates its Financial Activities
Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced today that it has received a commitment to sell and leaseback three MR product tankers.
The three tankers are (STI Memphis, STI Soho, and STI Osceola) and one LR2 product tanker...
Total Buys French Biogaz Producer in Green Push
Total, a French energy company's acquisition of a major biogas producer in the country will help to boost its ability to supply bio-LNG as a marine fuel, according to the head of its bunkering...
[Watch] Cargo Ship Icing
Watch a general cargo ship caught in freezing temperature.
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Maersk Extends Partnership With The Ocean Cleanup
A.P. Moller- Maersk, an integrated container logistics company and The Ocean Cleanup comes into a new 3-year partnership as extending their relationship, says a press release published on their website.
Extended Support
Besides Maersk Supply Service...