Hapag-Lloyd Orders 7,700 New Reefer Containers
Investment volume after merger with UASC exceeds order quantity of prior years / Enhancement of Controlled Atmosphere technology / Production to begin in September...
Making Way for Newcomers in Ocean Cargo Arena
As we noted last year at this time, the poor handling of Hanjin Shipping's downfall left many shippers scrambling for alternative carriers when the...
New Breed for Liquefied Ethane Trade
A combination of German technology and Chinese construction has produced an innovative, versatile class of gas tanker, writes David Tinsley.
Phased into service this year...
Sailors Stressed and Fighting the Deep Blues
Little contact with family members, living in confined spaces and always being on call take a heavy psychological toll on seafarers.
With years of maritime...
Hurricane Maria to Hit Caribbean Islands
Maria is expected to become a dangerous major hurricane as it nears the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean.
The category one hurricane will rapidly strengthen...
Hydraulic Oil Spill Off Kiel
On Sep 16, a Ro-ro cargo ship “SCA OSTRAND” suffered hydraulic oil spill on board and reportedly some oil leaked overboard off Kiel port,...
[Watch] Terrifying Moments! Ship Attacked by Pirates
A CRUISE ship was attacked by two boatloads of weapon-wielding pirates, and one passenger caught it on video.
Taken from one of the ship’s windows,...
Industry Collaborates to Produce Engine Failure Guidance
A global insurer and classification society have joined together to issue blackout and engine failure guidance to operators.
The booklet is a result of a...
Top 4 Risks in Shipping! A Lloyd’s List
Shipping can be a risky business. Today, when things go wrong at sea, the prospect of successfully salvaging an ultra large vessel is anything...
Expect More Consolidation in Shipping Says Maersk
There is still room for more buyouts in the shipping industry despite recent mergers, according to a senior industry executive.
Maersk chief operating officer Soren...
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