Japan’s parliament passes package of shipbuilding measures
TOKYO : The Diet, Japan’s parliament, today passed a number of bills aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of local shipbuilders against rivals in China and South Korea. Under the revised laws, shipbuilders can get
Ship managers pause crew changes of Indian seafarers as nation grapples with Covid-19
NEW YORK : It is becoming harder and harder to take on crew from world’s third-largest supplier of ships’ officers. India’s punishing Covid-19 crisis has added to a mountain of challenges for ship managers
After Gujarat, Goa could be India’s chosen Marine Cluster destination
NEW DELHI : With the presence of Mormugao port which is backed by companies like Vedanta, JSW and Adani Group, establishment of maritime clusters in Goa can prove beneficial for the entire marine industry.
Synergy Marine: The technical partnership model for shipmanagement
SINGAPORE : Founded 15 years ago, Singapore’s Synergy Marine Group has grown very fast to become one of the world’s largest shipmanagers with close to 400 ships on its books. Without legacy issues that
DP World launches e-commerce platform and opens a new digital trade corridor for Ethiopia
DUBUY.com brings efficient, reliable B2B eCommerce to Africa Enables market access for local and international companies Fulfilment through DP World’s global ports and logistics network DUBAI : Trade enabler DP World is set to
Second Maersk Supply Service vessel to support The Ocean Cleanup
COPENHAGEN : Maersk Tender will be accompanied by a sister vessel in the Pacific Ocean this summer, strengthening The Ocean Cleanup’s pursuit to rid the oceans of plastic. The extra vessel, Maersk Trader, was
Europe presses ahead with marine battery R&D
ROTTERDAM : Current Direct is a new three-year project which has received grant funding from the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme. The aim of this research and innovation project is to halve the cost
Sweden launches first inland shipping shuttle service
SWEDEN : Sweden’s first inland waterway container barge shuttle service launches this month to reduce road congestion and carbon dioxide emissions. German shipping company Reederie Deymann is introducing the EU inland waterway classed container
