Opinions

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]