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 common. While the proximate causes varied,
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 Corporation (KSINC) for operation, is set
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 attack against an unnamed vessel occurring
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 levels if it is to avoid
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 looking to new pastures to fill
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 several routes. State wise details of
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 September 2020, the Port of Gdańsk
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 10 million people. These recent weather