The IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project is welcoming expressions of interest from maritime companies to be part of its Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (Low Carbon GIA). […]
IMO’s Low Carbon GIA seeks new members
COVID-19 and maritime transport: Impact and responses
Following excerpts from the report issued by UNCTAD Maritime transport underpins global supply chain linkages and economic interdependency with shipping and ports estimated to handle over […]
Seafarer shortages – future recruitment and competencies
As has been well-documented the pandemic saw up to 400,000 seafarers being forced to work beyond their contracts due the barring of crew change by governments, […]
Colombo the most efficient port in South Asia – World Bank and S&P
No. 1 in South Asia/Indian Sub-Continent No. 3 among ports in Indian Ocean Rim No. 22 among 370 ports globally The Port of Colombo has been […]
Safety in Shipping
The sector continued its long-term positive safety trend in 2021 with 54 reported total losses compared with 65 a year earlier The sector continued its long-term […]
Sea-Intelligence: We might end up with 13 million TEU of excess containers in 2023
The impact of supply chain problems, which have existed for two years now, is very large, leading to a significant extension of transport time, both in […]
New data shows future-fuel demand for shipping industry equal to entire current global production of renewables
Huge and immediate need for renewable-based fuels in shipping represents opportunity for investors, according to ‘Fuelling the Fourth Propulsion Revolution’ report released today. Investment in green […]
World celebrates International Day for Women in Maritime
The inaugural IMO International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May 2022 will focus on the theme “Training-Visibility-Recognition: Supporting a barrier-free working environment”. On this day, IMO invites all […]
Shining the spotlight on shipping’s busiest routes
by Alex Wood Shipping makes the world go round. An incredible 90% of world trade is reliant on the transport of goods by sea. According to […]
The Future of Cargo Power?
As the shipping industry switches to sustainable, alternative fuels, hybrid engines and new ship design, French company Airseas has turned to the power of the wind. […]