ICS strengthens ties with China Shipowners' Association
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has announced intentions to strengthen its relationship with China’s shipping industry. ICS chairman Emanuele Grimaldi was in Shanghai...
Maritime digital venture studio comes online
MARITIME and technology companies have created a digital venture studio aimed at addressing challenges in the maritime industry. Wilhelmsen, DNV Maritime, tanker operator Hafnia...
Swire Projects receives ISO certifications
SWIRE Projects has received ISO certifications in quality management, environmental management and occupational safety management. The projects and heavy lift shipping division of...
ONE rolls out vessel emissions calculator
OCEAN Network Express has launched a tool designed to calculate the carbon dioxide emissions from the company’s ships. The “eco calculator” uses the vessel’s origin, destination...
Austal unveils plans for hydrogen-powered ferry
AUSTAL Australia is preparing to develop a high-speed catamaran that can operate on hydrogen and other green fuels. The Australian shipbuilder signed a memorandum of understanding...
Tassie boatbuilders hand over new ferry
TASMANIAN boatbuilders Incat Crowther and Richardson Devine Marine have delivered a new passenger ferry after sea trials in Hobart. Fifty-three-metre Kilimanjaro VIII is the 11th...
Global schedule reliability increases sharply
SHIPPING analyst Sea-Intelligence has reported a sharp increase in global schedule reliability. In the latest issues of its Global Liner Performance report, for February 2023,...
Air cargo shows signs of improvement
THE INTERNATIONAL Air Transport Association has reported signs of improvement for global air cargo markets. New data from IATA suggests air cargo demand rose above pre-pandemic...
Maersk launches US-Asia Pacific air freight services
MAERSK has introduced two new air freight services connecting Asia-Pacific region with North America. Maersk expects its air corridor between the US and China to “plug a...
UNCTAD to provide maritime industry knowledge under High Seas Treaty
THE UNITED Nations Conference on Trade and Development said it will contribute maritime knowledge and data to help countries implement the Biodiversity Beyond National...
LR becomes joint owner of crew insight software
LLOYD’S Register has bought a 50% stake in crew insight software ISF Watchkeeper, positioning LR as a joint owner alongside the International Chamber of Shipping. In their new...
Global drug operation targets containers, ports and trusted insiders
A JOINT operation involving the shipping industry, Australian Border Force, World Customs Organization and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime has led to the seizure of 98 tonnes of...
CMA CGM and Air France-KLM combine air cargo networks
CMA CGM has activated a long-term air cargo partnership with Air France-KLM. Under the partnership, CMA CGM Air Cargo and Air France-KLM Martinair Cargo will combine their cargo...
IMO announces candidates for secretary-general position
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization has announced the candidates for the position of IMO secretary-general. Current IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim is to step down from the...
Airline's return to Victoria to boost South America trade
LATIN America’s largest airline is planning to relaunch a service to Melbourne that would boost Australia’s exports to South America. LATAM Airlines paused its direct service from...
