Another shipping crisis strikes, threatening delays to Black Friday shopping
KEY POINTS Western Europe and China’s Henan province — a key transport hub and home to several major businesses — are grappling with the aftermath of devastating floods.
Bigger ships, more frequent and severe transit delays
When national lockdowns stopped or slowed the flow of goods, the generally efficient maritime shipping industry suddenly had to contend with numerous challenges and supply chain disruptions became
Second Ro-Ro ferry set to begin service in Kochi from Today
KOCHI : The second roll on-roll off (Ro-Ro) vessel of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), which was handed over to the Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation
DRYAD GLOBAL informs attack on MT MERCER STREET (IMO9539585)
LONDON : Reporting indicates that the Liberian flagged MT MERCER STREET (IMO 9539585) has been attacked approximately 152nm NE Al Duqm, Oman. Reports by UKMTO indicated an initial
NEW BIMCO/ICS seafarer workforce report warns of serious potential officer shortage
Overview DENMARK : Launched today, the new Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment
Crew shortages bite
The horrendous disregard shown to the world’s seafarers during the pandemic looks set to see future shortages of crew from traditional seafaring sourcing nations, with manning agents now
Govt. working on 71 Ro-Pax and Water Taxi services in Coastal States under Sagarmala
NEW DELHI : Water transport being economical as well as eco-friendly mode of transport, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under Sagamala programme has undertaken Ro-Ro/Ro-Pax projects across
DCT Gdańsk to boost container capacity by 1.5 million TEU
The tender committee of the Port of Gdańsk Authority has announced that the lease for a new port area has been awarded to DCT Gdańsk S.A. On 18
Heat, Floods, Fires, & New Shipping Lanes: Blame The Jet Stream
Bloomberg : Devastating floods destroyed towns in Germany and Belgium. A ruthless heatwave broiled the Western U.S. and Canada. Heavy rains paralyzed a Chinese industrial hub home to
Centre to seek financial bids for Shipping Corporation next month
NEW DELHI : The Centre is expected to seek financial bids for Shipping Corporation sometime next month after the potential investors have had the chance to pore over