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The activities involved in the world of maritime ship and cargo operations are as vast as the oceans that these ships traverse involving various stakeholders such as ship owners, ship operators, ship managers, charterers, port agents,...
In a groundbreaking move at COP 28, the CEOs of the world's leading shipping companies came together issuing an urgent call for rapid decarbonization in maritime transport. This unprecedented unity signals a pivotal shift in the...

GHG Emission highs, lows and green leaders in global trade routes – VesselBot report

While the world grapples with the daunting specter of climate change, the maritime industry has been navigating a storm of criticism, often being branded...

Galaxy Leader hijacking – Implications and International Reactions

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait (“Gate of Tears” in Arabic) is a vital link in the maritime trade route between the Mediterranean Sea and the...

Maersk and CMA CGM make a bold pledge to accelerate decarbonization in shipping

The maritime and shipping industry is at the crossroads of tradition and transformation, especially in terms of decarbonization of the industry. While the industry has...

It is Official – UK Electronic Trade Document Bill becomes Law

The much anticipated UK Electronic Trade Document Bill a product 5 years in the making, has received Royal Assent which is the final step...

Amendments to UK Electronic Trade Documents Bill approved, to become Law after Royal Assent

On the 12th of Oct 2022, The Electronic Trade Documents Bill (HL Bill 57) was introduced in the House of Lords in the UK Parliament...

Transnet partners with ICTSI of Philippines to develop and upgrade DCT Pier 2 in Durban

South African ports were ranked among the worst in the African continent by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence's Container Port Performance...

Are there really no laws at sea?

It’s a cliched scene from a crime thriller: the wily killer invites his victim on a cruise, waits until they reach the middle of...

You could be legally and contractually liable if you give a Thumbs Up…….. Emojis beware

As we all know, a contract can be both written or verbal, subject to a clear and certain offer from one party and an...

Clear signs that U.S. ports are approaching current container terminal capacity limits

The need for a national port strategy in any country remains a topic of debate, as its necessity largely hinges on the government's goals...

The carriage of nurdles by sea – packaging requirements to be regulated

In June 2021, the life of X-Press Pearl, a 2-3 month old 1,400+ TEU vessel came to a fiery end when it caught fire...

Maritime Transportation Data System recommendations released by Carl Bentzel

The Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) was a project run by Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel at the behest of Federal Maritime Commission Chairman...

Commissioner Bentzel to release final recommendations relating to MTDI soon

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortcomings and obstacles in worldwide maritime supply chains were starkly exposed. These inadequacies led to trillions of dollars in...

Guidelines for shipment of Lithium-Ion Batteries by sea published

In the maritime industry, there is a growing consensus on the importance of prioritizing health, safety, security, and environmental concerns. To minimize the environmental impact...

Meet BBNJ, the New oceans treaty to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas

A new legally binding international instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction – known as...

State of Emissions in the Shipping and Freight Industry

In the industrial, digitally-driven world, it's no surprise that nearly every industry contributes to rising carbon emissions. From retail to manufacturing and everything in between,...

Distrust of equipment, texting and driving or both..?? Cause of Ever Forward grounding

“An outstanding Easter Sunday rising” is how William Doyle, Executive Director of the Port Baltimore termed the refloating of the Ever Forward on Easter Sunday the...

What is CII and CII rating in shipping..??

Reduction of CO2 emissions is of paramount importance in the fight against climate change globally and the decarbonization of global shipping.. Thus far, there has...

Why the Maersk Essen lost 689 containers overboard..

On the 16th of January 2021, the Maersk Essen made a splash (literally) when it lost 689 containers overboard on a routine voyage from...

4 ways to decarbonise shipping industry

The climate change crisis has become a top priority for nations worldwide affecting everyone and all industries and therefore it is no surprise that...

6 simple steps to select the right AIS data solution to enhance ship visibility

Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) data provides benefits to many types of businesses, from maritime and shipping to commodity trading and investment analysis. While there...

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