HMM Flooded With Boxships As Carriers Crunch Capacity
According to a LoadStar article written by Gavin Van Marle, every deepsea carrier has reduced its operating capacity this year, except South Korea’s HMM,...
Asia Shipowners’ Association Urge Govts To Follow Crew Change Directive
In a major development, the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) demanded seafarers relief amidst lockdown travel restrictions which has stranded several ship crews at sea...
Cost-effective Retrofit Solution Proves Worthy in Industry
Excessive bearing and shaft wear resulting in frequent drydockings has led a Louisiana-based workboat operator to improve operational competitiveness .
It also ensured...
COVID19 Official Indifference Keep Crews Stranded at Sea
According to an article published in the Economist, it isn't COVID-19 that has trapped merchant seamen on their ships. It is official indifference
90% Trade...
Freight Rates and Container Lines in Asia-North Europe Route Steady
2M partners Maersk and MSC began loading their inducement Asia-North Europe loop service in China this week, as bookings and freight rates stay...
Your Favourite Cruises Are Gone Forever As Ships Head To Scrapyards
Cruise departures around the world halted due to coronavirus concerns.
Industry’s biggest players are starting to talk about permanently retiring parts of their...
700 Scrubber Retrofits Risk of Being Shelved Due To COVID-19 Crisis
700 remaining scrubber retrofits are vulnerable to postponement or cancellation.
Scrubber retrofit activity has slumped this year due to COVID-19.
The fuel price...
Maersk Pioneers Zero-carbon Drive Research in Shipping Sector
A.P. Moller-Maersk will team up to set up a research center in Denmark.
Denmark’s Maersk aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050.
Research center...
Expert Says COVID-19 Leads To Significant Increase in Blood Clots
Prof. Beverley Hunt explains why blood clots are dangerous for those with COVID-19.
A significant number of people with severe COVID-19 develop life-threatening...
First Cruise Ship Up for Scrapping Shows Cruise Industry Plight
The cruise industry is beginning a downsizing the likes of which have never been seen in the modern cruise business.
While other segments...