Welfare of Seafarers Key for Sustainable Shipping

Sustainability in shipping is not just about the environment and Michael Grey highlights the issue of human rights of seafarers and the conduct...

Surge in Profits for Container Shipping Not Sustainable

There is money to be made by both carriers and tonnage providers as volumes defy usual seasonality and remain strong into the fourth...

Outcry for Universal Demurrage & Detention Fees As Carriers Threaten High Charges

  According to a Loadstar article, concern about the widespread application of detention and demurrage charges has led the British International Freight Association to call...

Shipowners’ Union Calls for COVID Vaccinations of Seafarers

In a major development, the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) called on Friday for the vaccination of all sailors against Covid-19 when the jabs...

WHO Advises Daily Physical Activity To Stay Fit in COVID Era

According to a Reuters report, all adults should do a minimum of 150 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week, even more vital for...

The Maritime Sustainability Trends of 2021

Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) annual meeting takes place to reduce carbon emissions and meet the target of 40% reduction in GHG by...

CMA CGM Starts SEAPRIORITY Express Service from China To US

CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of SEAPRIORITY Express (SEA-X) service. Best-in-class transit from Yantian to Los Angeles in just 12 days, exclusive to...

A Mysterious Shipwreck Dates Back To 1800s

A mysterious shipwreck that may date back to the 1800s has emerged from the sands of a northern Florida beach. Dune erosion caused...

Ship Exhaust Emissions are A Major Cause of Worry, Say Scientists

Emissions from ship exhausts can have a major impact on air pollution, weather and climate. Until relatively recently these have been largely unregulated,...

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Halts Services Amid Beta Testing Plans

SpaceX will continue beta testing its satellite-based broadband service Starlink into next year indicating commercial service would not likely be offered in 2020 as...