Global trade remains a backbone for continued economic growth. As an integral part of this, the maritime industry needs to stay competitive and optimise utilisation of costly vessel assets. TTEX, a company registered in France, is pleased to announce the launch of The Tonnage Exchange, a market-first global trading platform that delivers exciting new value…
The ITF Dockers’ Section Occupational Safety and Health Working Group agreed to launch an aggressive action plan to improve the safety and health of the world’s port workers. At the inaugural meeting of the working group in Hong Kong, working group members came from Asia, India, Australia, Europe, the Arab World, Africa and the Americas…
Starting in 2019, ships participating in the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) in working towards reducing air emissions may apply for up to 8 per cent discount on tonnage fees in the harbours of the Port of Tallinn. The new port pricing system involving differentiated port fees is aimed at encouraging shipping companies to adopt environmentally…
NYK Cruises Co. Ltd., an NYK Group company, welcomed aboard children with rare, serious diseases and their family members — 74 in total — for a Christmas event on board Asuka II while the ship was calling Yokohama on December 9. NYK Cruises has actively supported the mission of Hope&Wish, a public interest incorporated association,…
“The industry will soon be under the obligation to incorporate measures to deal with cyber risks in the ship’s safety management system. This had not been tackled in the previous versions,” says Dirk Fry, chair of BIMCO’s cyber security working group and Director of Columbia Ship Management Ltd. “The third edition provides additional information which…
The prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2017 has been presented to Mrs. Birgit Sølling Olsen, former Deputy Director-General of the Danish Maritime Authority. IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim presented the prize on Thursday (6 December) at the annual IMO Awards ceremony, “Mrs. Olsen has had a distinguished career in the maritime field and made an outstanding…
Unifeeder’s platforms for hinterland connectivity and multimodal logistics to strengthen DP World’s position as global trade enabler. Global trade enabler DP World announced the successful closing of the acquisition of 100% of the Unifeeder Group (“Unifeeder”)1, an integrated logistics company with the largest and best-connected feeder and growing shortsea network in Northern Europe with connectivity…
“Carnival Panorama”, the new ship of Carnival Cruise Line, a brand under Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise ship operator, was launched at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Venice). Interior fittings will now begin, leading the ship to its delivery, scheduled in autumn 2019. The launching was introduced by the traditional and well-wishing…
Signed into law on December 4, 2018, The Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017 marks the first substantive revision to the U.S. Shipping Act since 1998 and provides several of the most significant changes to the Shipping Act since 1984. Namely, the changes are primarily related to antitrust issues regarding a recent wave in…
For the first time, three yards located outside the EU have been included in the list, those being Izmir-based Leyal Gemi Söküm Sanayi ve Tícaret Ltd and Leyal Demtaș Gemi Söküm Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ș. and the U.S.-based International Shipbreaking Limited L.L.C. “We are once again proud to have achieved another major milestone in our…
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