Dry cargo shipping news

The Dry Bulk Management Standard has explained why its new standard for dry bulk shipping is important.

Cargill recently outlined progress against sustainability goals in critical supply chains, including ocean transportation.

Cargotec’s Kalmar and MacGregor have announced their joint participation in AEGIS (Advanced, Efficient and Green Intermodal Systems).

Lubrizol Corp. has become the first lubricant additive technology supplier to join the Getting to Zero Coalition.

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.

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.

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.

Marine sector partners have kept supply chains moving with safety measures on ship and shore 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.

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.