Shippers want ‘a market approach’ dialogue on shipping line bunker surcharges

As crude oil races towards $100 a barrel, the European Shippers’ Council has called for “a market approach” dialogue on shipping line bunker surcharge mechanisms ahead of the IMO 2020 sulphur cap.
Brent crude hit a four-year high yesterday, at $82 per barrel, pushing up the price of IFO 380 heavy fuel oil (HFO) above $450 per ton.
The current cost of low-sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) – compliant with the new regulations – is …

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https://theloadstar.co.uk/shippers-want-market-approach-dialogue-shipping-line-bunker-surcharges/

Maersk issues new rules for stowage of dangerous goods on its box ships

Maersk Line has announced it is deploying new guidelines for the stowage of containers on its vessels.
And it wants the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to review its guidelines for the handling and carriage of dangerous goods.
The move follows a wide-ranging review, carried out in conjunction with classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), following the fire on the Maersk Honam this year, which resulted in five crew members losing their lives.
While the results …

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https://theloadstar.co.uk/maersk-issues-new-rules-stowage-dangerous-goods-box-ships/

The Ocean Cleanup selects Iridium as satellite communications provider

The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organisation that aims to remove plastic from oceans, has selected Iridium Communications as its preferred satellite communications services provider.

Under the deal, Iridium will provide L-band satellite broadband services in collaboration with its service provider, The AST Group.

The Iridium broadband terminals will receive data from a set of sensors and data-gathering equipment hosted by each floating plastic collecting system deployed by Ocean Cleanup.

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https://www.ship-technology.com/news/ocean-cleanup-selects-iridium-satellite-communications-provider/

The Baltic Exchange in Copenhagen

The Baltic Exchange arrives in Copenhagen today ahead of a busy few days of conferences and events including the headline Freight and Commodities forum tomorrow. 

The Baltic Exchange Freight & Commodities Forum brings together Baltic members, brokers and panellists from across the European markets to Copenhagen to hear freight and commodity output forecasts from leading analysts, as well as updates on benchmark revisions and proposals. Dry, wet and commodity markets will be covered in focused...

http://thebalticbriefing.com/the-baltic-exchange-in-copenhagen/

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