Shipping

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has recently responded to the consultation of the European Commission regarding the ‘Fuel EU Maritime – Green European Maritime Space’ initiative.

The International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers’ Federation are coordinating ships around the world to sound their horns when in port at 12.00 local time on Labour Day - 1 May.

New control measures in response to COVID-19 will be implemented for the annual maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa in 2020.

INTERCARGO has reiterated the importance of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diana Shipping Inc. has recently announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Koch Shipping Pte. Ltd, Singapore.

Members of the Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR) recognise the COVID-19 pandemic as a serious global crisis that has far-reaching impact on many fronts, including global trade.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) are calling on seafarers across the world to sound their ships’ horns on International Workers’ Day.

In order to support companies in the port in these exceptional circumstances, Antwerp Port Authority has agreed to delay payment of port dues for seagoing ships and barges.

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has assured seafarers that the organisation understands the unique problems they face during COVID-19.

Bavarian ship management company MINSHIP and its subsidiary MINMARINE have announced that a bulk carrier in their fleet of managed vessels, M/V Trudy, has successfully bunkered biofuel at the Port of Rotterdam.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are jointly calling on governments to take urgent measures to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers.

Diana Shipping Inc, has recently announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Uniper Global Commodities SE for one of its panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Calipso.

The Port State Control regimes have highlighted its commitment to ensuring shipping continues to trade safely, securely and efficiently during the coronavirus pandemic.

Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract with C Transport Maritime Ltd, Bermuda, for one of its capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v Houston.

The British Ports Association looks at how ports are keeping the UK supplied in difficult circumstances.