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Holland America’s 2 ships pass Panama Canal after 4 deaths on board Zaandam
The relaxing cruise ship vacation has turned into a nightmare ordeal for passengers on board cruise ships that ventured out to sea in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Ships are struggling to find a port to dock and disembark passengers as authorities across the world limit access to cruise shi
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: MPA Singapore Softens Ban on Crew Changes
The Port of Singapore has softened the ban on crew changes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Yilport Holding to Make Italy’s Taranto Port Its Mediterranean Hub
Yilport Holding is working with Konecranes Ports Services to recommission 23 port cranes at Italy’s Taranto Port.
Meyer Werft: Impact of coronavirus on new cruise ship orders to be immense
Apart from the ongoing health crisis, the cruise industry is currently also faced with an economic crisis.
Reality
Frank Coles, CEO of Wallem: Attitudes have to change, from the top of the organization to the bottom.
CMA CGM-Chartered Boxship Runs Aground in Mississippi River
A Liberia-flagged containership ran aground in the Mississippi River on March 27.
Boxship Dodges Pirate Attack South of Bonny Island
MV Lana escaped pirate hands on Friday, March 27, while sailing south of Bonny Island, Nigeria.
MUA: Maritime Employers Need to Take Vital Steps to Save Australian Supply Chains
MUA urges Australia’s maritime businesses to implement a framework aimed at preventing coronavirus transmission.
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FSG delivers eighth RoRo newbuild to Siem
FSG has delivered another 32,336 GT roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ferry to Siem Europe.
Maersk Gjertrud Seafarers Suspected of Having Coronavirus
A number of seafarers on board Gjertrud Maersk hospitalized after experiencing symptoms linked to Covid-19.