COVID-19

Bunker Industry In Hong Kong Seeking for Government Bailout

The bunker industry in Hong Kong is seeking a government bailout to support it while COVID-19 lockdown measures continue to drive business away to rival ports, says an article published in Ship & Bunker.

Bunker volumes dropped

Bunker volumes in Hong Kong have dropped by as much as 70% since the start of the pandemic, local broadcaster RTHK reported last week, citing comments made at a protest held by the bunker industry on Thursday.

Global market survey

In the third quarter of last year Hong Kong’s...

https://mfame.guru/bunker-industry-in-hong-kong-seeking-for-government-bailout/

Coles Quits Wallem Group

Hong Kong-based ship operator Wallem Group has announced that Chief Executive Frank Coles has resigned and will be leaving the Wallem Group shortly.

Wallem Group Comments
Wallem has issued a statement saying “As many will be aware Frank has been very active in highlighting the plight of seafarers during the Covid-19 pandemic and now wishes to become more involved in promoting their welfare, as well as pursuing other opportunities. During his two and half years at Wallem Frank has initiated many...

https://mfame.guru/coles-quits-wallem-group/

Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group CO: Interactions with Chinese Navy Not Changing Significantly

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) transits the Pacific Ocean on Jan. 12, 2021. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. US Navy Photo

While the Chinese Navy is building up its fleet, it isn’t operating more aggressively toward U.S. ships in the region, according to the commander of a carrier strike group currently deployed to the Indo-Pacific.

Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo, who commands Carrier Strike Group 9, acknowledged the...

https://news.usni.org/2021/01/19/theodore-roosevelt-strike-group-co-interactions-with-chinese-navy-not-changing-significantly

Port Of Long Beach Moves A Record 8.1 Million TEUs In 2020, Marking Its Busiest Year

BUSIEST MONTH, MOST ACTIVE QUARTER ALSO ACHIEVED IN DECEMBER

Essential workers at the Port of Long Beach moved more than 8.1 million cargo container units in 2020, setting a record in the face of economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing trade war with China.

The Port ended 2020, its busiest year on record, with 8,113,315 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) moved, an increase of 6.3% from 2019. Imports rose 6.4% to 3,998,340 TEUs. Exports totaled 1,475,888 TEUs, up 0.2%, while empty containers increased 9.9% to 2,639,088 TEUs. The...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/port-of-long-beach-moves-a-record-8-1-million-teus-in-2020-marking-its-busiest-year/

Commentary: Washington must quickly build confidence in vaccine supply chain

The jubilation Americans felt about the speed with which Pfizer and BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Oxford University, and other groups developed their respective versions of a vaccine for COVID-19 has met the cold, hard reality of just how complex supply chains can be.

On one hand we read about how Israel has vaccinated 20% of its population within three weeks. On the other hand we are confronted with record deaths from COVID-19 in the United States in the midst of a very slow start to the...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/commentary-washington-must-quickly-build-confidence-in-vaccine-supply-chain

Vaccine Prioritisation Needed For The Unsung Heroes Of UK Ports Sector: BPA

BPA ports utilization

The British Ports Association has called for essential port workers to be given priority during the rollout of the Coronavirus vaccine amid rising infection levels so as to protect vital supply chains.

The UK ports industry is the second largest in Europe, handling almost 500 million tonnes of freight each year and facilitating 95% of the UK’s trade. Over 115,000 people are directly employed in the UK ports industry.

Key maritime workers have ensured imports of foods, essential products, energy...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/vaccine-prioritisation-needed-for-the-unsung-heroes-of-uk-ports-sector-bpa/

Singapore: 37000 Workers Including Seafarers Start Getting Vaccinated

Tele medicine consultation

As COVID vaccine rollout to frontline workers takes center stage all over the world, seafarers and aviation workers are being prioritized alongwith healthcare workers, and Singapore has taken the lead in this matter as it has said that maritime workers would be getting the vaccine on priority.

Singapore became one of the first countries to prioritise COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline maritime personnel. These workers go onboard vessels at our port and come in contact with people from outside...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/singapore-37000-workers-including-seafarers-start-getting-vaccinated/

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