Dry cargo shipping news

BIMCO has moved closer to finishing a global set of guidelines needed to protect the marine environment from invasive species and reduce CO2 emissions.

The United Nations Secretary General has been urged by global industrial and shipping leaders to persuade his 193 member states to act urgently to avoid a humanitarian crisis.'

The total freight volume handled by the Port of Antwerp fell in April due to the corona crisis, but rose by 0.4% overall during the first 4 months of 2020 compared with the same period last year.

The British Ports Association has published the results of a survey completed by a wide variety of ports to determine the impact of COVID-19 on port businesses.

Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has announced that it has taken delivery of the new dry bulk carrier ‘Sara.’

The International Maritime Organization has issued guidance developed by the International Chamber of Shipping to ensure a safe shipboard interface between ship and shore-based personnel.

Following the Prime Minister’s broadcast on 10 May 2020, the UK Chamber of Shipping is urging the UK government to exempt seafarers and maritime workers from any quarantine restrictions.

The International Maritime Organization has recently issued a 12-step plan to help government’s free seafarers from their COVID-19 lockdown.

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.