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Bilateral Economic Ties’ Importance Stressed

Bilateral Economic Ties’ Importance Stressed

In a discussion on the future of US-China relations, experts agreed that the trade relationship is incredibly important and the...
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IMO recognises Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System

IMO recognises Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recognised the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) as a component of the World-Wide...
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India’s GSPC Seeks LNG Cargo For January Delivery

India’s GSPC Seeks LNG Cargo For January Delivery

India’s Gujarat State Petroleum Corp (GSPC) is seeking a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for delivery in January, two industry...
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UNCTAD: ‘Recovery Fraught With Uncertainty’

UNCTAD: ‘Recovery Fraught With Uncertainty’

International maritime trade is expected to drop by 4.1% this year, with an anticipated modest recovery in 2021 that is...
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The Clean Arctic Alliance says IMO’s Ban Leaves Arctic Vulnerable to HFO Spill For Another Decade

The Clean Arctic Alliance says IMO’s Ban Leaves Arctic Vulnerable to HFO Spill For Another Decade

The Clean Arctic Alliance slammed the decision by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to approve a ban on the use...
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India works on Vision 2030 document for shipping

India works on Vision 2030 document for shipping

“This is one of the main pillars of the Vision 2030 Document, which is being given shape at the moment,”...
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Unique Sail Cargo Ships Departs on First Atlantic Crossing From France

Unique Sail Cargo Ships Departs on First Atlantic Crossing From France

One of the most unique cargo ships set sail this week from France. Called Grain de Sail, the company is...
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Stena Line Takes Delivery of Newest E-Flexer in China

Stena Line Takes Delivery of Newest E-Flexer in China

Swedish ferry operator Stena Line has taken delivery of Stena Embla, the final of the company’s three new E-Flexer vessels...
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World’s First Nighttime Drone Delivery From Shore to Ship

World’s First Nighttime Drone Delivery From Shore to Ship

Singaporean maritime drone company F-drones has completed what it believes to be the first commercial drone delivery at night. The...
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SGS Supports Hafnia Environmental Goals

SGS Supports Hafnia Environmental Goals

The deal will see all related underwater works for the Hafnia Tankers fleet coordinated out of SGS’ Singapore office to...
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Danica: Each Crew Change Costing Up To $2,000 More Amid Covid-19 Impact

Danica: Each Crew Change Costing Up To $2,000 More Amid Covid-19 Impact

Individual crew changes are costing up to an additional $2,000, doubling the price since last year as a result of...
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Newly Certified Quality Management System For Member State Audit Scheme

Newly Certified Quality Management System For Member State Audit Scheme

The IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) is key to promoting consistent and effective implementation of IMO instruments – assisting...
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MOL: New App Processes Ship Operational Data In Real Time

MOL: New App Processes Ship Operational Data In Real Time

Specifically, the ablog report records vessel movements such as names of calling ports, date and time of calling in and...
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IMO Environment Committee Approves Amendments To Cut Ship Emissions

IMO Environment Committee Approves Amendments To Cut Ship Emissions

Draft new mandatory regulations to cut the carbon intensity of existing ships have been approved by the International Maritime Organization...
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MPS Enhances Border Security And Port Gate Capacity

MPS Enhances Border Security And Port Gate Capacity

Meridian Port Services Limited (MPS) brought an additional Drive-Through Container Scanner into operation at MPS Terminal 3 this month. With...
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PSA To Contribute $1.5m To Small Communities In Panama

PSA To Contribute $1.5m To Small Communities In Panama

The agreement signed by PSA-Panama general manager Alessandro Cassinelli and the AMP Administrator and Minister of Maritime Affairs. It is...
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Maersk CEO: LNG Won’t Play A Big Role For Us As a Transition Fuel

Maersk CEO: LNG Won’t Play A Big Role For Us As a Transition Fuel

The world’s largest container shipping company Maersk is likely to opt for a zero-emission alternative to fossil fuels rather than...
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Red Sea Gateway Terminal Bolsters Capacity with New Cranes

Red Sea Gateway Terminal Bolsters Capacity with New Cranes

The new hybrid-RTGs can automatically switch to battery power from diesel power to optimize efficiency by reducing fuel consumption and...
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ITF Calls on Governments to Resolve Standoff in China for Crew Welfare

ITF Calls on Governments to Resolve Standoff in China for Crew Welfare

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) joined the organizations calling for a resolution to the standoff that has left 41...
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International Trade Continued To Recover In September But Remained Below Pre-Crisis Levels

International Trade Continued To Recover In September But Remained Below Pre-Crisis Levels

International merchandise trade continued to expand in September, although at a slower pace than that recorded in August with levels...
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