The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has commented on the suggestion of a carbon charge for shipping made by the International Transport Forum, a think-tank affiliated to the OECD, saying that it questions why international shipping should accept a carbon price of USD 25 per tonne of CO2, as
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has commented on the suggestion of a carbon charge for shipping made by the International Transport Forum, a think-tank affiliated to the OECD, saying that it questions why international shipping should accept a carbon price of USD 25 per tonne of CO2, as
Finnish engineering company Wärtsilä has, through its Busser project, introduced the ‘Ultra Slow Steaming’ concept to go with the recently observed trends within the ocean shipping industry which point towards slower, larger and simpler operations. Wärtsilä’s concept of ‘Ultra Slow Steaming’ relies
Finnish engineering company Wärtsilä has, through its Busser project, introduced the ‘Ultra Slow Steaming’ concept to go with the recently observed trends within the ocean shipping industry which point towards slower, larger and simpler operations. Wärtsilä’s concept of ‘Ultra Slow Steaming’ relies
James Fisher and Sons plc has announced the launch of James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE), the new trading name and brand of the sole dedicated mass flow excavation (MFE) service provider worldwide. The launch follows a period of growth and development in James Fisher’s MFE business over the last
CMA CGM and its subsidiary OPDR are launching five maritime services in October and November to connect Morocco with the largest importers of this African country’s citrus fruits and vegetables during the export season. The five new services will offer fourteen weekly departures from Morocco to top
CMA CGM and its subsidiary OPDR are launching five maritime services in October and November to connect Morocco with the largest importers of this African country’s citrus fruits and vegetables during the export season. The five new services will offer fourteen weekly departures from Morocco to top
National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) of Abu Dhabi, has just released a video about its involvement in the News Suez Canal project. The giant project involved the creation of a new Suez Canal parallel to the current channel of a total length of 34 kilometers, led by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA).
The recently signed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TTP) deal is the latest and biggest of the growing number of free trade agreements (FTAs) that promise heightened container growth for participating countries, according to U.K.-based shipping consultant Drewry. There is still much to be done before TPP
The recently signed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TTP) deal is the latest and biggest of the growing number of free trade agreements (FTAs) that promise heightened container growth for participating countries, according to U.K.-based shipping consultant Drewry. There is still much to be done before TPP
Lamprell, a UAE-based firm constructing drilling rigs for oil and gas industry, has named a new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The company said on Monday that Niall O’Connell has been promoted to the role of COO with immediate effect. O’Connell joined the Group in April 2013 as Vice-President (Proje
Images: Livestock Carrier Sinks in Brazil Lebanonflagged livestock carrier MV Haidar has capsized earlier today while docked at Porto Vila do Conde in Brazil with around 5000 heads of cattle on board… Read More Update 2: Damage to Flinterstar Worse than Expected Dutch shipping company Flinter said t
Images: Livestock Carrier Sinks in Brazil Lebanonflagged livestock carrier MV Haidar has capsized earlier today while docked at Porto Vila do Conde in Brazil with around 5000 heads of cattle on board… Read More Update 2: Damage to Flinterstar Worse than Expected Dutch shipping company Flinter said t
Houston-based American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has published the world’s first guide for SOx scrubber ready vessels to support members and clients in preparing newbuilds for future outfitting with a SOx exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS). The ABS Guide for SOx Scrubber Ready Vessels formalizes the
