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HRAS: 40 Seafarers Left Stranded in UAE in Dire Conditions
Forty crew members have been stranded at the Port of Sharjah in the UAE for over two years.
Maersk Unveils New Cargo Protection Solution
Maersk is adding an extended liability solution, Value Protect, to help protect its customers’ cargo.
Swissco Reaches Deal to Sell Most of Its Vessels
Swissco reached an agreement to dispose of the majority of its offshore support vessels.
Report: One Dead, One Missing as Chinese Freighter Sinks in the Bohai Sea
One person died, one is still missing from a crew of ten sailors, who were manning the Chinese freighter Rui Xing Lun.
UNCTAD: Ports Need to Be Climate Change Proofed Urgently
Ports and coastal infrastructure need to be prepared urgently for the projected impacts of the climate change.
ITF Dockers Start Fight for Safety after JICT Incident
ITF Dockers agreed to aggressively work on improving safety after an incident involving chemicals at the JICT.
OPEC Cuts to Test the Strength of Tanker Market Recovery
OPEC and Russia agreed to cut oil production by 1.2 million barrels.
Port of Tallinn to Reward Emission-Reducing Ships
Port of Tallinn is to reward emission-reducing ships with an 8% discount on tonnage fees starting in 2019.
Unstable Livestock Carrier Stripped of Australian Livestock Carriage License
AMSA has revoked the Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock for MV Jawan.
ACCC: NSW Ports’ Deeds Are Anti-Competitive and Illegal
ACCC has taken legal action against NSW Ports for allegedly making anti-competitive and illegal deals.
Moody’s Downgrades Maersk’s Ratings, Outlook Stable
Moody’s has downgraded Maersk’s issuer rating and senior unsecured rating to Baa3, with stable outlook.
Readers’ Picks of the Week (December 3-7, 2018)
Here are the most read stories from the previous week.
NRF: US Imports Reach 2 Mn Containers in a Single Month
Imports at US container ports reached 2 million containers as retailers rushed to beat the now-postponed tariffs.
Transpacific Volumes to Soften despite China-US Truce
Alphaliner: Container cargo surge on the eastbound Transpacific route is set to recede in the coming weeks.