Lest we forget, this whole idea of becoming South Asia’s maritime hub did not happen overnight – it was a decades-long approach of bringing together the public and private sectors to achieve maritime strategic objectives – a holistic, joined-up industry approach.
Sri Lanka: Ports as a Premier Bunker Oil Supplier
When might meets mightier
Vulnerable whale species include the blue whale that can be found off the coast of Sri Lanka. New routes have been decided in line “with the […]
New Initiative to change perceptions on women in shipping
Project to showcase female involvement in industry over the centuries A group of leading organisations within the maritime industry are collaborating on a project to highlight […]
Training opens new horizons for women in ports
UNCTAD’s TrainForTrade port management programme increases women’s participation in leadership roles in ports, promoting gender equality in the industry. Ports are dominated by men. Globally, women’s […]
Why Smart Container?
Supply chain requirements have changed in recent years. Today, to satisfy higher demands, better track the movement of cargo and respond to issues, supply chain stakeholders […]
Seafarers: Where would we be without you?
On June 25, we celebrated the Day of the Seafarer. What many believe to be basic human rights are still being fought for at sea by […]
ICS at 100: Shaping the Future of Shipping
In 2022, the International Chamber of Shipping celebrated its 100th anniversary. Following excerpt adapted from the commemorative book charts the history of the organisation from 1921 […]
Containerships can cut emissions by 14 per cent through Just In Time arrivals
by Fotini Tseroni Containerships can reduce fuel consumption and resulting carbon dioxide emissions by 14 per cent on a per voyage, a new study has found. […]
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 […]
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 […]