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Polluting shipbreaking practices threaten Ghanian shores
Clean energy economy gains ground, more effort needed to reach net zero 2050
Despite encouraging signs of progress across a number of sectors, stronger efforts are needed to bring the world on track to reach net zero emissions
Inflation stalks vessel operating costs, says Drewry
Vessel operating cost inflation has accelerated in 2022 on mounting worldwide macroeconomic price pressures, despite some receding of Covid-19 related costs, according to the latest
Global coal demand set to return to all-time high in 2022
The world’s consumption of coal is set to rise slightly in 2022, taking it back to the record level it reached nearly a decade ago,
The Dark Side of the Maritime Industry: Tales of Corruption
The maritime industry is no stranger to tales of corruption. From illegal fishing, human trafficking, or pollution to tales of bribery and smuggling to more
MOL adopts Women’s Empowerment Principles
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) endorsed the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and signed a statement to act in accordance with the principles. The WEPs are a
Online Shopping for Fresh Fish
Online shopping for fresh groceries is trending compared to physical purchases from the traditional market but, is the sensory experience missing? Since the global Covid-19
Royal Caribbean sails from U.S. port using renewable diesel fuel
Buying fish online takes off in Indonesia
How Can You Avoid Corruption in the Maritime Industry?
Philippines out of touch for touting LNG projects, advocates say
MOL joins Blue Visby Consortium to reduce CO2 emissions from vessels
26 seafarers unfairly criminalized in Nigeria, says ITF
Indonesia, U.S. pledge to improve military interoperability
COP27: Breakthrough on loss and damage, attempts to sideline labor standards
Clean energy economy gains ground, more effort needed to reach net zero 2050
Despite encouraging signs of progress across a number of sectors, stronger efforts are needed to bring the world on track
Global energy jobs rise above pre-Covid levels, driven by clean energy, efforts to strengthen supply chains
Global employment in the energy sector has risen above its pre-pandemic levels, led by increased hiring in clean energy, according
MOL installs automated marine debris collection device at Hiroshima Municipal Pier
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)’s subsidiary Nihon Tug-Boat installed the Seabin automated marine debris collection device on October 21 in cooperation
Global coal demand set to return to all-time high in 2022
The world’s consumption of coal is set to rise slightly in 2022, taking it back to the record level it
Indonesia cleans up corruption at ports
JCorp, Sojitz to study decarbonizing port operation in Johor
North Korea ships engage in nationality laundering, says South Korea
A North Korea-flagged ship, Wol Bong San, previously accused of illegal transshipment, was spotted near the Busan Port and the authority identified nine GPS signals
IMO must plug loopholes of Arctic heavy fuel oil regulation, says advocacy group
Responding to media reports that Canada and Russia have written letters to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), stating their reasons for not implementing the 2024
More governments join Clean Energy Marine Hubs initiative at COP27
Three more governments have endorsed a worldwide cross-sector initiative to catalyze the supply of green fuels, and support the global energy transition, it was announced
War On Drugs: A Detailed Look Into Maritime Drug Trafficking
Maritime drug trafficking and smuggling are serious global issues. Every day, cartels and organised crime rings use ships to transport large quantities of drugs and
Top Five Reasons Why Security Is Critical for Shipping Lines
Shipping companies have always been a prime target for cybercriminals. But with the rise of geopolitical issues and piracy at sea, the risk has never
Ship It Zero condemns Walmart’s failure to address maritime pollution
The global retail giant Walmart has again chosen not to take even basic steps to address its massive maritime pollution footprint by failing to join
MOL adopts Women’s Empowerment Principles
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) endorsed the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and signed a statement to act in accordance with the principles. The WEPs are a
26 seafarers unfairly criminalized in Nigeria, says ITF
Twenty-six seafarers who are held in Nigeria on charges of oil theft should be freed now, following confirmation from BP that their ship’s load was
Unions urge Maersk to return to negotiating table as Australian court blocks controversial Svitzer tug lockout
Unions have welcomed a strong rebuke of Maersk-owned Svitzer Australia by the Fair Work Commission after the court blocked the company’s planned lockout of its
ITF recovers unpaid seafarers’ wages, uncovers human rights abuses at Port of Newcastle
In the face of meddling, obstruction, and brazen breaches of international law at the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) coal terminal at Kooragang Island, Australia,
IUMI reports rising cargo insurance premiums
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) reports an increase in the 2021 cargo insurance premium base (from 2020) of 8% to USD 18.9 billion
Indonesia uses G20 to strengthen solidarity against global crisis
The Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economics, Airlangga Hartanto, represented the government in appreciating the parliamentary forum held before the G20 Summit, namely the Parliamentary Speaker’s
Indonesia sees higher logistics costs after fuel price hike
The Indonesian government wanted to reduced logistics costs at the beginning of 2022 but with the announcement of an increase in the price of subsidized
Online Shopping for Fresh Fish
Buying fish online takes off in Indonesia
Singapore urges G20 to improve cross-border trade through digitalization
Corruption in the maritime world through trade and security leads to highly unethical occurrences in Asia’s maritime and shipping industries. Gain key insights into current affairs, ethics, the impact on the local community and more with Maritime news Singapore.
Maritime Fairtrade correspondents report from the ground and reveal the different facets of life that comes to light when utilising the sea route.
Victims of human trafficking: Tales of sorrow and heartbreak
When Maritime Fairtrade talked to Juminten, not her real name, it was late afternoon and the sky was overcast and
Young Taiwanese wants to be “wharf doctor”
Lu Hsiangkai (Kay), a young female entrepreneur, is passionate about steering Taiwan’s marine engineering industry to be more environmentally-friendly and
