Maersk Hires New Asia Pacific Head from DB Schenker

Maersk is strengthening its forwarding credentials with a top 3PL hire. This time it’s DB Schenker losing Ditlev Blicher, who joins the shipping...

Seafarer Killed by Snapped Cable from Overload

According to the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC), a 50-year-old crew member of a log ship was killed when a steel cable snapped under...

Crew Test Positive for COVID-19 Onboard Cargo Vessel

The 958-foot long, US flag container ship, Maersk Idaho is anchored off the coast of Virginia after several crew members tested positive for...

Containers Lost in Rough Sea!

  A container ship in an unexpected turn of events reportedly lost 3 containers due to rough sea conditions, reports a recently published article in...

Docked Cargo Ship Suffers Engine Room Fire

Fire erupted in the engine room of a cargo ship, Spain, north of Valencia, on Jun 25, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Fire erupted in the...

[Watch] How COVID19 Is Changing The World of Work

Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton School, talks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of work. Leaders should...

Container Volume at Major Chinese Ports Increased 2.5% in Mid-June

Container volume at 8 major ports in China increased 2.5% year-on-year during the period of mid-June. The export container volume increased 0.2%.  Export...

[Watch] 88,000 Oxygen Cylinders Needed for COVID19 Ventilator Alternative Treatment

WHO issues warning for shortage of oxygen cylinder and concentrator in the future, says an article published in Jewish Market Reports. Pollution related ailments Global warming...

[Watch] Can’t Sail on Cruises But Can Fly on a Plane – Why?

As the COVID19 crisis deepens, cruise traveling has been postponed while airlines have reopened for business. Several cruise liners like Carnival, Royal Carribean etc....

WHO on Transmission of Covid-19 from Mosquito To Humans

Mosquito season is upon us, and considering that these bloodsuckers are known to transmit diseases, people are concerned. Do mosquitoes carry the coronavirus?...