UNCTAD calls for shipping decarbonisation action
THE UNITED Nations Conference on Trade and Development has called for a “just and equitable” transition to a decarbonised shipping industry in its Review of Maritime Transport...
Marine casualties decline while distress calls increase: report
THE NUMBER of distress calls from ships remains high despite a decline in vessel losses, according to The Future of Maritime Safety Report 2023. The Inmarsat Maritime report...
Japanese shipping companies partner to establish LH2 supply chain
THREE Japanese shipping companies are partnering with a company set up to establish a global liquefied hydrogen supply chain that involves export from Australia. Mitsui O.S.K....
ICS opens representative office in China
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has opened a new ICS representative office in Shanghai. The inauguration of a new office follows the admission of the China Shipowners’...
World Container Index continues to slip
THE DREWRY World Container Index decreased by 5.2% to US$1479.48 per 40-foot container this week. The composite index has dropped by 66.9% when compared with the same week last...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index continued its upward trajectory over the past week. The index kicked off the week on Monday (18 September) at 1439, already 4.2% above the previous week’s...
Kiwi port orders new tug
PORT of Marlborough New Zealand (PMNZ) and Damen Shipyards have signed a contract for an Azimuth Stern Drive Tug 2111. The tug is 21 metres in length with a bollard pull of 50...
Maersk and CMA CGM to collaborate on emissions
MAERSK and CMA CGM are joining forces in several areas relating to decarbonisation. In a joint statement, the companies said the collaboration would be “in full compliance with...
IMO submits GHG strategy to Global Stocktake
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization has submitted its 2023 GHG strategy to the United Nations’ first Global Stocktake. The Global Stocktake was established under the Paris...
Incat Crowther to deliver new vessels for ports group
INCAT Crowther has been tasked with delivering two new ro-pax catamarans for Abu Dhabi Ports Group. The Australia-headquartered shipbuilder was commissioned alongside Penguin...
Höegh takes measures to reduce fire risk
HÖEGH Autoliners announced that it is taking measures to reduce the risk of fire onboard its vessels. “Together with a clear decarbonisation target, safety is our top priority...
COP28 freight forwarding and logistics partner announced
COP28 has appointed Kuehne+Nagel as the official logistics partner at the global 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. From November 30 until December 12, the event is...
Tasmania and Bremen partner on hydrogen development
THE TASMANIAN government has signed a joint declaration of intent with Bremen, Germany to collaborate on green hydrogen development. The declaration of intent covers research,...
Container index continues to decrease
THE DREWRY World Container Index decreased by 7.1% this past week to US$1561.30 per 40-foot container. The composite index has dropped by 68.4% when compared with the same week...
First methanol-enabled containership named Laura Maersk
MAERSK’S first methanol-enabled containership was named Laura Maersk in a ceremony on Thursday (14 September) at the Port of Copenhagen. The vessel was officially named by the...
