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TT Club calls for concerted effort to stop ship fire proliferation
Prompted by the recent spate of container ship fires, international freight and logistics insurance provider TT Club has stressed the greater need for all players
Supply Chain Resilience at Sea: Maritime Logistics
The maritime industry plays an indispensable role in global trade, responsible for the transportation of more than 80% of the world’s goods. As supply chains
Advocates urge U.S. to ban scrubber discharge
A policy paper released August 22 by Pacific Environment reveals that there is a huge body of scientific work and studies that show that Exhaust
Striking U.S. port workers’ union issues misleading claim of US$30,000 ocean freight container shipping rates, says analyst
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has on October 1, gone ahead with strike action at U.S. ports from Maine to
TT Club highlights continuing efforts to prevent container losses overboard
While the volumes of containers lost at sea fluctuates year on year, typically influenced by the more severe of weather
U.S port strikes will cause major supply disruption into 2025, say analysts
Ripple effects of strike action at ports on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts will cause severe supply chain disruption
Top 10 Bunkering Ports In The World To Take Note Of In 2024
Bunkering, the process of supplying ships with fuel, is a critical component of global maritime operations. As the industry adapts
Crewless ships’ possibilities taking shape
Future of Marine Surveying: Integrating AI and Robotics
Marine surveying, the practice of assessing and inspecting maritime vessels and structures, has always been a cornerstone of the maritime industry. Traditionally, this process relied
Cargo Integrity Group calls on governments to report findings of container inspections, IMO to continue publishing them
The Cargo Integrity Group (CIG) is calling on national administrations to carry out and report the findings of their container inspection programs, and for the
TT Club warns container seals are being ignored to the detriment of cargo security
Though not a robust deterrent to determined thieves, the humble seal plays a central role in identifying location, method and often perpetrators of cargo theft.
Seven major operators accounted for over 40% of global port handling in 2023
While the total number of global terminal operators (GTOs) featuring in the Drewry league tables remained unchanged at 21 in 2023, the composition has changed
Role of Telecom Satellites in Global Communication
Global battery demand to quadruple by 2030, according to report
Exploring Innovations in Sustainable Energy Solutions
Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel begins commercial trials
Oceanly challenges data ownership practices in shipping industry
Charting Future of Sustainable Fuels in Maritime Industry
The maritime industry is navigating a pivotal transformation as it embraces sustainable fuels to meet the growing demand for maritime decarbonisation. With the global push
KR celebrates arrival of low-carbon sailing cargo ship in Marshall Islands
Korean Register (KR) announced the successful delivery of the low-carbon sailing cargo ship SV Juren Ae (IMO no. 1021245) to the Marshall Islands Shipping Corporation
Crucial Role of Cybersecurity in Maritime Operation
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, maritime operations are no exception. The integration of advanced technologies into maritime operations has streamlined processes,
NYK installs first wind-assisted ship-propulsion units
On July 8, NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) N.V., an NYK Group company, installed two wind-assisted ship-propulsion units on the bulk carrier NBA Magritte at the port
Navigating Safety: Importance of Marine Vessel Tracking Systems
In an age where global trade and maritime activities are at their peak, the need for robust marine vessel tracking systems has never been more
Maersk, Bahrain sign MoU for ship recycling
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and A.P. Moller – Maersk
Navigating Waters: Key Principles of Admiralty Law Explained
Admiralty law, also known as maritime law, is a specialised area of law that governs nautical issues and private maritime disputes. This body of law
Explosion at Ningbo-Zhoushan port raises further serious safety concerns in ocean container shipping
A major explosion has occurred on a container ship while berthed at the port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in China in another incident that raises serious safety
Singapore remains top maritime center for 11th consecutive year
Maersk opens first low GHG emissions warehouse in Denmark
Manila Bay oil spill grows as another fuel tanker sinks
Tanker carrying 1.4 million liters of fuel sinks in Manila Bay
Collisions at sea and the collision regulations
Yinson GreenTech, Eastern Pacific Shipping complete Singapore’s first cargo delivery by fully electric vessel
Philippines allocates P16 billion for port projects until 2028
Philippines says it will not pull out of Escoda Shoal despite Chinese harassment
For five months, the BRP Teresa Magbanua, one of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s largest and most advanced patrol vessels,
INTERPOL operations in Southeast Asia net synthetic drugs worth US$1.05 billion
An international operation coordinated by INTERPOL against drug trafficking in Southeast Asia led to record seizures of synthetic drugs valued
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