Improving standards for dry bulk
The Dry Bulk Management Standard has explained why its new standard for dry bulk shipping is important.
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Cargill demonstrates progress against critical sustainability goals
Cargill recently outlined progress against sustainability goals in critical supply chains, including ocean transportation.
Diana Shipping Inc. announces time charter contract with Koch
Diana Shipping Inc. have recently announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Koch Shipping Pte. Ltd for one of its capesize dry bulk vessels.
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Wide area disinfection using atomised mist
Methods for wide-area suppression of surface-borne microbes such as the novel coronavirus – also referred to as SARS-Cov-2 or COVID-19 – is a serious consideration for both private industry and public works.
Cargotec’s Kalmar and MacGregor to participate in AEGIS
Cargotec’s Kalmar and MacGregor have announced their joint participation in AEGIS (Advanced, Efficient and Green Intermodal Systems).
Lubrizol joins shipping’s zero emissions ambition
Lubrizol Corp. has become the first lubricant additive technology supplier to join the Getting to Zero Coalition.
Diana Shipping Inc. announces direct continuation of time charter contract with Uniper
Diana Shipping Inc. has announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Uniper Global Commodities SE for the m/v Phaidra.
Cat signs contract with Yaskawa Environmental Energy/The Switch for Twin Fin bulk carriers
Yaskawa Environmental Energy/The Switch has signed a contract with Caterpillar to deliver an innovative package of electric drive train technology for a series of bulk carriers.
Green Maritime Fund critical to emissions reduction
The British Ports Association has published new research examining the barriers to shore power in UK ports, setting out three proposals to support the industry to meet ambitious emissions reductions targets.
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UK Chamber of Shipping secures exemptions for seafarers from quarantine rules
The UK Chamber of Shipping has succeeded in securing exemptions for seafarers and offshore workers from the requirement that persons arriving in the UK from 8 June 2020 self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.
Global shipping body addresses the health concerns of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued updated health guidance for the global shipping industry to ensure ship operators and crew can safely deal with seafarers struggling with medical conditions during the coronavirus pandemic.
RightShip launches new Safety Score
RightShip, a maritime risk management and environmental assessment organisation, has announced the launch of its new Safety Score.
UN agencies call for urgent action on crew changes and keyworker designation for sea and air workers
The heads of the maritime, labour and aviation organisations of the United Nations, including the International Maritime Organization, have issued a plea for urgent action on crew changes and for keyworker designation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global standard for ship hull cleaning essential for marine ecosystems
BIMCO has moved closer to finishing a global set of guidelines needed to protect the marine environment from invasive species and reduce CO2 emissions.
Diana Shipping Inc. announces time charter contract with Glencore Agriculture
Diana Shipping Inc. has recently announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Glencore Agriculture B.V. for one of its ice class panamax dry bulk vessels.