MAERSK Rainbow Container World Tour comes to an end
A five-month voyage around the world has come to an end – but the journey towards improved diversity and inclusion continues. COPENHAGEN : In July 2020, two fully functional Maersk containers were skillfully painted
Kuwait Govt to launch first forum for digital transformation in a strategic partnership with Agility
KUWAIT : Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Rana Abdullah Al-Faris, Kuwait announced the launch of the first forum for digital transformation in a strategic partnership
Cash-rich container lines look to squeeze out feeder operators
LONDON : Ocean carriers are squeezing their feeder service providers from both sides: firstly by refusing to entertain contract rate increases, and secondly by turning the heads of shipowners with offers of employment for
World Shipping Council says reform act is ‘horrible policy’ borne of shipper anger
Carrier representative the World Shipping Council (WSC) regards the Ocean Shipping Reform Act 2021 as “horrible transportation policy” borne out of frustration and anger from shippers. Speaking exclusively the WSC president and CEO John
Global shipping is earning the most money since 2008 as pandemic pain wanes
MUMBAI : The global shipping industry is getting its biggest payday since 2008 as the combination of booming demand for goods and a global supply chain that’s collapsing under the weight of Covid-19 drives freight prices
US, China, Europe grapple with container shipping bottlenecks
The world’s largest regulatory agencies overseeing international container trades met remotely to discuss rampant supply chain disruptions as carriers and their customers brace for more turmoil during the fall peak shipping season. The fifth
Durban’s ship repair skills praised after 96.5 tonnes of steel used to fix Indian vessel
DURBAN : The ship repair skills and ingenuity of the Durban based Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) were put to its full test when the team undertook the repair of the bow of the Bulk
Explained : Why there is a major container shortage, and its impact on international trade
Reduction in the number of shipping vessels operating as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to fewer empty containers being picked up, leaving many containers in inland depots and stuck at ports