Shipping

The International Chamber of Shipping is encouraging ships around the world to sound their horns when in port at 12.00 local time to remind governments of the ongoing crew change crisis.

Coal sea port of Shakhtersk (CSPS), a key logistics asset of East Mining Company, shipped 2.2 million t of coal between January and May 2020, which is 700 000 t or 47% more than the volume of the same period last year.

The coal sea port of Shakhtersk (CSPS), a key logistics asset of East Mining Company, shipped 2.2 million t of coal between January and May 2020.

Supported by ESG, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, this latest initiative by SEEDS Capital and its six appointed co-investment partners aims to drive the growth of the maritime sector through technology and innovation.

MacGregor has secured an order to provide cargo handling cranes for four 62 000 DWT general cargo ships to be built in Asia.

The partnership emphasises Cargill’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance the maritime industry toward a carbon-neutral future.

According to INTERCARGO, many governments are yet to classify seafarers as key workers and facilitate crew transfers, despite a universal campaign from all sectors of the shipping industry.

CLECAT has entered into a collaborative agreement with Drewry to raise awareness of Drewry’s Forwarder Benchmarking Club amongst its freight forwarder membership.

Oceaneering International, Inc. has announced the launch of OceanSMART Cargo Logistics and Maritime Technology, which aims to eliminate waste and increase transparency within the bulk commodity cargo logistics industry.

The World Ports Climate Action Programme (WPCAP) participants have confirmed their resolve to combat climate change.

Tokyo-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd has recently announced that it will raise the maximum number of employees working from the office up to 50%, effective 19 June 2020.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore continues to facilitate the disembarkation of seafarers.

Diana Shipping Inc. has recently announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Ausca Shipping Ltd for one of its panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Maera.

Transnet Port Terminals has advised that Port Elizabeth Bulk Ore Terminal will shut to shipping between 4 and 10 July 2020.

Fednav Ltd has been awarded the Port of Vancouver’s 2019 Blue Circle Award for the EcoAction programme.