Shipping

ABB signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hydrogène de France to jointly manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels.

Sevi Katemoglou, EastGate Shipping Inc. writes: It is a tricky venture for one to gauge the full impact of the coronavirus crisis on the dry bulk shipping market. However, fleet growth and fleet utilisation projections offer some positive insights.

The Port of Rotterdam is adding the Track and Trace service Boxinsider, launched in October 2019, to Portbase.

The world’s maritime sector is standing in solidarity with communities around the world battling the coronavirus pandemic by joining Abu Dhabi Ports’ initiative ‘Horns of Hope’.

New programme to ensure the highest levels of safety, security and environmental excellence in the dry bulk sector.

IMO has echoed shipping industry calls for governments to keep shipping and supply chains open and grant special travel exemptions to seafarers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liebherr’s maritime manufacturing plant in Rostock has achieved the next milestone in its outstanding heavy lift project.

BIMCO, ICS and other industry partners have teamed up and presented the IMO with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diana Shipping Inc. has recently announced that it has entered into a time charter with Cargill International S.A. for the m/v Myrto.

The Port of Antwerp COVID-19 Taskforce confirms that the port continues to work as an essential link for the supply of Belgium and a large part of Europe.

The organisation of collective crew changes at key hub ports by ship managers and owners has the potential to solve the seafarer welfare crisis currently threatening global supply chains.

Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract with C Transport Maritime Ltd, Bermuda.

Following the mandatory countrywide lockdown announced by the Panamanian government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Panama Canal has adopted new measures to guarantee the continuity of its operation.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced a time charter contract with SwissMarine Pte Ltd, Singapore, for one of its post-panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Amphitrite.

The British Ports Association is calling on the UK government to broaden the scope of testing and ensure that those working to keep the country supplied with imported food, energy and medicines are protected.