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Update: CMA CGM Marco Polo Crew Member Tests Negative for Coronavirus
The crew member on board the giant containership CMA CGM Marco Polo tested negative for the coronavirus.
HRAS CEO Slams Fear of Telling the Truth about Seafarers’ Struggles
David Hammond, CEO of HRAS, criticizes under-reporting of the pandemic’s consequences on seafarers.
DIMECC: New Program Paves Way for Remote Pilotage, Safer Fairway Navigation
The program provides blueprints for digitalization, service innovation and information flows in maritime transport.
THE Alliance Reveals New Batch of Void Sailings
Members of THE Alliance decided to void dozens of sailings in April.
MSC Prepares for Post-Coronavirus Recovery in Freight Services Demand
MSC develops Suspension of Transit container shipping programme to prepare for after COVID-19 demand recovery.
Global Schedule Reliability Hits Record Low
Global schedule reliability of liner shipping companies dropped to the lowest recorded level since 2011.
CMA CGM Crew Member in Isolation Awaiting Coronavirus Testing
Crew member on board CMA CGM Marco Polo in isolation.
COVID-19 Measures: Wärtsilä to Cut Board of Mgmt’s Salaries by 20 Pct
COVID-19 measures: Wärtsilä is to temporarily cut the fixed salaries of its board of management by 20 pct.
Emergency $ 1.23 million fund to support seafarers impacted by Covid-19
A UK-based charity the ITF Seafarers’ Trust (ITFST) is launching a $ 1.23 million ( £ 1 million) emergency fund to address the impact of the global pandemic on seafarers and their families. Seafarers are being retained on vessels after sign-off, left ashore in foreign countries unable to return to t
Emergency USD 1.23 Mln Fund to Support Seafarers Impacted by Covid-19
ITF Seafarers’ Trust launching a USD 1.23 million fund to address the impact of the pandemic on seafarers.
Euronav Braces for Write-Down amid Compliant Fuel Price Drop
Euronav expects a write-down in the first quarter of 2020 amid VLSFO price drop.
Konecranes announces 2,000 temporary layoffs in Finland amid COVID-19 impact
Finnish Konecranes has unveiled intentions to temporarily lay off some 2,000 employees as a result of coronavirus impact on the company’s operations. The company said it has invited Finnish works council representatives to negotiations regarding the layoffs which would cover all of Konecranes’ Finni
Coronavirus pandemic sets off a new wave of blank sailings
Just as the number of blank sailings out of China by container carriers started to subside, the industry is bracing for another surge of void sailings on the Asia-Europe trade as the coronavirus pandemic spreads to Europe. The number of blank sailings jumped from 2 to 45 on the main deep-sea trades
Konecranes Announces 2,000 Temporary Layoffs in Finland amid COVID-19 Impact
Finnish Konecranes to temporarily lay off some 2,000 employees.