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 […]
ICS at 100: Shaping the Future of Shipping
Containers lost at sea increased 400% in 2020 – 2021
There was a four-fold increase in the number of containers lost overboard during 2020 – 2021 compared to the previous two-year. According to figures from the World […]
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, […]
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. […]
Ocean’s ten
The science is clear: The ocean is seriously degraded. Here are 10 ways you can help turn the tide. by United Nations Development Programme The ocean is […]
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 […]
Why ports are at the heart of sustainable development
Port management has implications for economic growth, crisis response efforts, environmental protection and gender equality. If you’ve never lived near a port or worked in one, […]