Global Shipbuilding Orders Crash To a Historic Low in H1
Global shipbuilding orders at historic low in H1.
January-June period, global new shipbuilding orders totaled 5.75 million CGTs, or a total of 269...
Increase in Seafarer Suicide Due To COVID-19 Restrictions
There are recent reports of seafarers stranded on cruise ships taking their own lives.
It highlighted the dearth of reliable information about suicides...
COVID-19 Pandemic To Impact World’s Energy Transition
COVID-19 will have a dramatic impact on short-term energy supply and demand.
World GDP will shrink 6% in 2020 with lingering effects of...
Nord Stream 2 Receives Approval for Gas Pipeline Link
Denmark has approved a request from the developer of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
The pipeline is laid from Russia to Germany.
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DCSA Publishes OVS Standard for Information Sharing
DCSA is continuing its efforts to make information sharing easier.
It plans to provide ship-related information transparency with the publication of standards.
It...
The President of the 2nd Most COVID19 Affected Country Tests Positive
After months of denying the seriousness of the pandemic and brushing aside protective measures, Mr. Bolsonaro felt symptoms of Covid-19.
President Jair Bolsonaro...
Matson Christens ‘Matsonia’ at NASSCO Shipyard
Matson, Inc. and General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, christened the second of two Kanaloa Class vessels.
They are the largest combination container / roll-on,...
Hyundai Ships World’s First Fuel Cell Trucks for Commercial Use
Hyundai Motor is shipping the first 10 units of XCIENT Fuel Cell, the world’s first fuel cell heavy-duty truck, to Switzerland.
Hyundai will...
Global ‘Gas Bubble’ Cripples Following Pandemic Delays
Global LNG projects jeopardized by climate concerns and pandemic delays.
The LNG industry has made big bets on a more positive outlook, as...
Suez Canal Offers Rebate for Car Carriers Amid Traffic Falls
The SCA pays 8% toll rebate to car carriers from northwest Europe to East Asia as it seeks to draw shippers from the...