Shipping

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.

INTERCARGO has released a statement on how the increasing restrictions imposed by port states as a result of the coronavirus poses major challenges to seafarers on merchant ships.

Norwegian paint-manufacturer Jotun has commercialised two new marine paint products containing I-Tech’s antifouling active agent Selektope.

Bulkmatic has acquired Paris Transport, adding capacity in central Illinois and Indianapolis for dry bulk shipments.

UK Major Ports has commented on the coronavirus impact and government emergency powers.

On 12 March 2020, the Belgian government announced special measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 whilst asking for important sectors of industry to keep their activities going.

SeaQuest Shipmanagement has ensured that a client’s handysize bulk carrier completed its second special survey.

Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of the British Ports Association, has responded to the UK government’s budget speech.

Reuters has reported how the Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index has recently hit its highest in more than a month.

Cargill, along with Rainmaking and more than 10 industry partners, is launching a decarbonisation program in Singapore.