Karachi port operations suspended due to collision of ships
Port operations were halted at Karachi port due to the collision of two Hapag Lloyd ships (the Tolten and Hamburg Bay) at the South Asia Port Terminal..
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Investing in a future Maritime generation through maritime education – Executive Insights from Lawhill
South Africa has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in Africa (at 52%). Africa also has the youngest population in the world and according to the African Economic Outlook report, this number is growing.
The continent in general, and South Africa in particular, also has a huge youth unemployment issue, a story that is often told alongside that of the continent’s economic growth prospects.
Maritime Industry is a key driver of growth and is of paramount importance to South Africa and the African continent.
One organisation has its focus on growing and developing the next generation of industry leaders for the Maritime Industry, and investing in a future maritime generation through education.
Serious fire on Maersk Line container vessel Maersk Honam – Update
An unfortunate situation has developed in the Arabian Sea where Maersk Honam had a serious fire on board.. There have been some casualties as a result of this..
Want to ship liquid cargo in bulk in a container..?? No problem..
If you have been wishing and looking for options to ship liquid bulk cargo in a container, your wish may have come true.. REEFLEX is an innovative idea combining the capabilities of a REEfer Container and a FLEXitank to create a transportation system developed by CMA-CGM for the shipping of liquid cargo in bulk in a container..
And then there was ONE (Ocean Network Express)..!!!!
As far as container shipping is concerned, the current decade or the period since Y2K has probably seen the most number of consolidations, mergers, acquisitions and alliances than any other period in container shipping history..
Could ONE (Ocean Network Express) which is the latest, be probably the last one (at least for now) in the string of consolidations, mergers and acquisitions..??
Spare and share your thoughts..
The impact of extreme weather on contracts of carriage
This interesting insight on the impact of extreme weather on contracts of carriage has been reproduced from Gard..
Are demurrage and detention charges justified..??
Are demurrage and detention charges justified..??
No this is not my question..!!
This is a question that has arisen on the back of rising demurrage and detention charges incurred due to port and terminal congestion at key USA gateways such as Los-Angeles/Long Beach on the West Coast and New York-New Jersey on the East Coast..
Are demurrage and detention charges paid by the shippers to the ports, terminal and shipping lines justified especially in light of the port congestion..??
3 Innovations That Have Transformed Logistics and Trade
Innovation is key to growth in any industry and discipline.. Shipping and Freight is no exception to this rule..
Here is a look at the three key logistical innovations that have transformed the landscape of international trade over the last 60 years and something that is keeping the business of trade alive..
Green future of freight
Is the future of freight green..?? This shared infographic from Freightera shows you the options and makes you think..
IMDG Code Amendment 38-16, 2016 Edition
As you may be aware, the IMO, has announced that the IMDG Code, 2016 Edition comes into force on 1 January 2018 for two years..
During 2017, shippers and carriers may opt to use the provisions of IMDG Code 38th amendment (38-16) or 37th Amendment (37-14)..
Currently the IMDG Code 2014 Edition which came into force on 1st January 2016 is being used and the IMDG Code Supplement, 2014 Edition will remain valid until further notice..
So what is this IMDG Code 38th amendment (38-16) all about..??
The Prophet of Doom and the IMDG code
From time to time, some people come into your life to make a deep impact.. While it is customary to write about the positive impact that some people make on your life, some times, we must also talk about people that create a misguided and negative impact in people’s life..
But some times, we must also talk about people that create a misguided and negative impact in people’s life..
The future of shipping – conventional or technological ??
Whether for better or worse, technology has touched and revolutionized almost all aspects of human life and business.. Shipping and freight industry has also been touched by this technological developments under both mechanical and digital category..
Happy 60th Birthday to you my dear Container
The ubiquitous CONTAINER without which we may not be as connected as we are today and which has become an integral part of our life is turning 60 years old today..
Happy 60th Birthday my Dear Container 🙂
What is the Baltic Dry Index and how does it work..??
Just like me (and am sure many others), Shome Moitra a Business Development | Strategy | Consultative Sales Professional is also surprised and amazed at how disconnected the maritime, shipping and freight industry is to rest of the world especially since everything we use has a connection to this industry..