Container freight rates across the worlds busiest ocean trade route have soared to a 10-year high, adding to strains on major shipping lanes as Western retailers rush to restock ahead of the year-end holidays. The average spot-market price

IBIA sought clarification on the link between sample handling and inclusion of bunker delivery note details of the fuel oil sampled as the IMO approved a circular on Guidelines for onboard sampling of fuel oil intended to be used or carried

It is positive that the EU list of approved recycling facilities has been expanded, but the fundamental problem persists: the capacity required for the large EU-flagged fleet simply isnt there, which is especially evident when it comes to r

The Opec+ alliance has agreed to increase its collective crude production by 500,000 b/d in January, with any subsequent output adjustments to be decided at monthly ministerial meetings. Todays agreement is a compromise between the groups o

Bloomberg reported on Thursday that China is set to allow a shipment of Australian coal into the country despite the ban remaining in place, citing a person familiar with the matter. According to the article, a vessel carrying a cargo of 13

Recently, we received some inquiries from the Club about the COVID-19 private testing. Since it may be of common concern lately, the below QA are summarized for their reference. Question If Members were to contact you prior to a vessel call

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in transportation and logistics, is pleased to welcome Soren Toft in his new role as Chief Executive Officer as of 2 December 2020. He reports directly to Diego Aponte, MSC Group President

Key ocean business stakeholders are joining forces to support Nor-Shippings unique Blue Economy Hall as it embarks on a mission to accelerate sustainable change within the ocean space. Marine insurer Gard and international law firm Wikborg

With the coronavirus pandemic stranding nearly 400,000 merchant seamen at sea, the U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday urging all nations to designate those working on ships as key workers, which would ease their travel. The

Hong Kong law firm Hill Dickinson, traditionally seen as primarily a marine outfit, has continued a programme of broadening its offering with the hiring of Richard Lyons. Based in the firms Hong Kong office with international cross-team sup

Strategic Marine (S) Pte Ltd, has recently signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Centus Marine Sdn Bhdfor one 40m Fast Crew Boat (FCB) that will be the 48 th vessel delivered by the aluminium shipbuilding specialist to Malaysian operato

IMEC-ITF Quarantine Project in Manila Declared as CrewSafe The Singapore Shipping Tripartite Alliance Resilience (SG-STAR) Fund is the first global ground-up tripartite initiative with international partners including the International Tran

This strategic partnership answers a growing pressure from freight forwarders looking for Co2 emissions data to better manage their clients sustainability transport policy. From January, 2021, PORTRIX LOGISTIC SOFTWARE (PLS) will integrate

Ship supply leader Moscord has announced that it will gather its management team under one roof in Singapore, home to the worlds largest and busiest port. Management is currently located various places around the world. The company wants to

On December 2, China State Shipbuilding Corporation held a video conference of leading officials to announce the adjustment of the main leaders of Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. The Leading Party Group of CSSC has decided: 1. Yang Z