Australia’s new biofouling requirements
THERE are new rules for managing biofouling for international vessels arriving in Australia that will come into effect on 15 June 2022. Under the requirements, operators of all...
BIMCO and IBIA launch bunker survey
BIMCO and the International Bunker Industry Association are launching a survey aimed at the winder maritime industry. The organisations will use the views the survey gathers to...
PacTow celebrates ISO certifications
MARINE services company Pacific Towing (PacTow), based in Papua New Guinea, is celebrating after achieving three recent ISO certifications – ISO:9001 (Quality), ISO:45001...
New Future International Trade Alliance to standardise digital trade
THE formation of the Future International Trade Alliance has brought together five leading industry associations in a commitment to standardise digital trade. The alliance was...
The Alliance adjusts liner services
THE setup of THE Alliance’s network has been reconfigured to ensure a comprehensive port coverage. The enhanced liner service setup will be effective from March 2022. A key change...
Maersk announces generational change of its board of directors
SHIPPING line Maersk has announced that Robert Maersk Uggla is nominated as the new chair of the board and Marc Engel as new vice chair, to be finalised at the annual general...
Program helps Aussie mango grower secure new US deal
THE Australian government’s $72.7 million Agribusiness Expansion Initiative has helped one of Australia's largest mango growers secure a new deal to export more of its prized...
Trend towards sustainability “inexorable”, says BHP
AUSTRALIAN mining giant BHP, has provided a maritime trade update as part of its economic and commodity outlook for the FY half year. In the dry bulk segment, immediately prior to...
Zim secures chartering agreement for 13 containerships
ZIM is to charter 13 containerships under a new charter agreement with international dry cargo and container vessel operator Navios Maritime Partners LP. The fleet will comprise...
The week in bulk: Markets coming to life
THE Baltic Dry Index last week saw a steep incline after weeks of precipitous decline and a week in the doldrums. The BDI on Friday (11 February) was 1977, an increase of 39% on...
Liner shipping defines the six critical pathways to zero carbon shipping
THE World Shipping Council, representing global container and ro-ro shipping lines, has identified six regulatory and economic pathways, which it believes are critical for the...
Analysis supports LNG pathway as ship fuel under CII ratings
ADVOCACY group for the use of liquefied natural gas as a ship fuel, SEA-LNG, has provided analysis that shows how LNG extends compliance under the International Maritime...
DSV reports extraordinary 2021 growth
DANISH transport and logistics giant DSV has reported extraordinary growth in its 2021 results. The company’s revenue grew 59% over the year and its operating profit saw growth of...
Shipping giant acquires landside logistics provider
SHIPPING line Maersk has acquired US-based first, middle and last-mile freight logistics provider Pilot Freight Services, adding to its growing landside transportation offerings....
ICS convenes maritime industry leaders to decarbonise shipping
THE International Chamber of Shipping has announced plans to address the challenge of decarbonisation at a summit this year. The ICS has said it would work with partners to...
