Vessel At-Berth Violation! ARB Slaps $630K Fine
Highlights
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. clears $630,625 in penalties
The company was fined for violation of At-Berth regulation at the Port of Oakland
At-Berth Regulation was adopted in 2007, designed to reduce emissions from diesel auxiliary engines
A...
Freightos Baltic Container Report
Transpacific ocean pricing doubled in comparison to 2017.
China-West Coast increased by 130% and China-East Coast by 126%.
The outcome of this weekend’s G20 summit will decide the extension of peak...
Bulk Report – Week 48
Capesize
A roller-coaster week for the big ships with hopes soaring at the start for a mini last quarter revival, only to be dashed as the week closed out.
The West Australia/China rates nudging...
LPG to Offer Low Cost Advantage After 2020
DNV GL and MAN Energy Solutions study has predicted that LNG is expected to become financially viable after 2020
Single use of LNG or LPG was found to offer the most attractive cost benefits
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Baltic Index Gains on Higher Capesize Rates
In a major development, the Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index gained yesterday. The freight index which tracks the rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, gained on Wednesday, supported by stronger rates for...
Organic Chlorides in Bunker Fuels
TECHNICAL UPDATE: 2018/12/ 30
Addition of organic chlorides by suppliers to create low-cost bunker fuels.
Formation of deadly hydrochloric acid causes severe damage to ships.
Organic Chlorides with boiling points above 135deg C and...
[Watch] Drone Inspects Under Deck
Cyberhawk completes drone underdeck inspection in the Norwegian North Sea. The video shows the drone inspecting a ship under deck area and looking for any possible damages.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only....
IMO, GEF and UNDP to combat bio-fouling
GloFouling Partnership between the GEF, UNDP, and IMO to address bioinvasions
Twelve countries have been selected to spearhead the work of the GloFouling project
GEF is providing a US$6.9 million grant to deliver a...
Scrubber Removes 80% Particulate Matter From Washwater By Treatment
PAHs can enter ecosystems via unscrubbed engine and boiler emissions to air however exhaust gas cleaning Systems remove ~80% of particulate matter and hence the heavier molecular weight and generally more toxic PAHs from...
Bunker Charge to Cover $2bln Fuel Cost by MSC
MSC is planning to introduce a bunker charge from next year to compensate for the IMO sulfur cap expenses.
With the deadline nearing, MSC might have to spend over $2 billion dollars per...