Tag: COVID-19
Dockers Refuse To Unload Containership Carrying Critical Supplies
Melbourne dockworkers refused to unload a containership carrying critical medical supplies from China.
Workers refused to board even though the ship completed its...
COVID-19: Carrier CO Who Seeked To Disembark Sailors To Avoid Casualities...
CO of USS Theodore Roosevelt has appealed for soldiers to disembark to prevent spread.
About 100 known cases of COVID-19 on board-up were...
[Infographic] Global Shares Witness Their Biggest Decline
Global shares take a hit owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, reports BBC.
Huge fall in shares
The FTSE, Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nikkei have...
Global Freight Demand Plummets Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Ocean rates remain stable ahead of a likely drop as consumer demand plummets.
China export air cargo rates have increased by 30% in...
COVID-19 Forces US LNG Sector To Adapt As Demand Increases
Gas and LNG sector are adapting towards shifting trade flows, and price volatility.
It has embraced short- and long-term market uncertainty from coronavirus...
Coronavirus Outbreak Onboard! Cruise Ship Defies Orders To Leave Port!
Artania cruise ship stand-off continues in Australia, in spite of Australian Border Force ordering the Artania to depart Fremantle.
Ship's passengers were evacuated...
Major Ports Declare “Force Majeure” Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Indian Ports declare Force Majeure due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Indian LNG importers Petronet LNG, Gujarat State Petroleum, and GAIL have also issued...
Industry Opts Remote Surveys To Face New COVID-19 Outbreak Challenges
LISCR opts for RINA’s remote surveys on the rise amid COVID-19 outbreak.
Decision of LISCR to be shortly be followed by other Flag...
Collective Action Required To Alleviate Stress of Seafarers Amid COVID-19
Shipping crews express frustration after being unable to disembark from vessels.
Despite their service agreements or contracts have expired.
Decision-makers urged to start...
IMO Urges Governments To Keep Shipping and Supply Chains Open!
IMO urged governments to keep shipping and supply chains open.
Urged to grant special travel exemptions to seafarers in response to the COVID-19...