[Watch] Baltic Exchange Introduces A New Service for Ship Investors

 Leading publisher of maritime market benchmarks, the Baltic Exchange, launches a new service for shipping investors to provide a snapshot five-year view of the...

Diana Shipping Inc. Enters Into Charter Contract With NYK Line

The gross charter rate is US$15,500 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum January 25,...

Imports Major Commodities in China Coming To A Level

China has almost single-handedly rescued commodity markets throughout the global coronavirus pandemic, but there are signs that its appetite for imports is levelling off,...

Call for All Inclusive Ocean Freight Rates Amidst Carrier Surcharges

The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) is backing India’s push for “all-inclusive” ocean freight rates, claiming carrier surcharges disproportionately impact cargo owners in developing countries,...

Pfizer Vaccine Data Breach Shows the Extent of Vaccine Cyber Threat

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) says it has been hit by a cyber-attack and documents relating to a Covid-19 vaccine have been accessed, reports...

Diana Shipping Hints On Expansion With 38 Dry Bulk Vessels

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) is a global provider of shipping transportation services. It specializes in the ownership of dry bulk vessels. As...

MPA Supports ABS-Led Additive Manufacturing Project

  ABS is to lead an additive manufacturing (AM) Joint Industry Partnership (JIP). The JIP will develop valve and pump parts for use on...

Congested UK Ports Leads To Soaring Freight Costs

A Retail Group based in London used to pay $2,000 to ship a 40-ft container to the UK and now they're paying at...

Pfizer COVID Jab Problematic for People With A History of Allergies

According to a BBC report, people with a history of significant allergic reactions should not have the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab, regulators say. It came after...

[FAQ] Safe Use of ECIDS To Prevent Navigational Incidents

With more vessels using Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) for primary or secondary navigation, there have been several significant navigational incidents over the last decade...