COVID Crisis Archives - Maritime Shipping News

10 CTAs To Support Seafarers Who Protect Supply Chains Amid COVID

28 February 2022

The International Labour Organization (ILO), International Maritime Organization (IMO), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have issued a joint statement asking stakeholders to take action to support the world’s 1.9 million seafarers from being unduly impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions.

The statement comes in the wake of the Omicron COVID-19 variant of concern (VOC), which has, once again, caused...

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Port Of Antwerp Reports Growth Despite Eventful 2021

19 January 2022

2021 was another year full of challenges for the port of Antwerp. But despite disruptions in the global supply chain, Port of Antwerp performed strongly, matching the record year of 2019. Total cargo throughput in 2021 was 240 million tons; a growth of 3.8% compared to 2020 and slight growth compared to 2019. 2022 promises to be an exciting year, with the merger with Port of Zeebrugge and important milestones for numerous pioneering projects, despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Growth figures...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/port-of-antwerp-reports-growth-despite-eventful-2021/

Shortage Of Container Ships Continues To Trouble Shipping Industry

2 September 2021

Sea freight all over the world has been significantly disrupted by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. It has started recovering and signalling a boom in new container ship orders while the industry continues to grapple with the issue of vessel shortage.

Shipping enterprises, buoyed by sky-high freight prices, have been splashing out cash to expand their fleets. By 2023, the new shipping capacity is expected to hit a record-breaking level.

The order for at least 276 new vessels has already been placed...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/shortage-of-container-ships-continues-to-trouble-shipping-industry/

Fresh COVID-19 Cases Shatter Global Supply Chains

16 August 2021

A recent upsurge in new covid-19 cases across Asia aggravates supply chain blockages in the most significant source of manufactured goods.

Asia had dealt with the previous Covid-19 waves better than most parts of the world, but the fast-spreading Delta variant is hampering the supply chains of the factories and ports in many countries.

As per estimates by United Nations, about 42% of global exports come from Asia. As such, the battered supply chain in the region can cause ripple effects in places...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/fresh-covid-19-cases-shatter-global-supply-chains/

MOL To Support India Towards Coronavirus

28 June 2021

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. completes procurement and transport of 844 oxygen concentrators and other medical supplies to India, which has been severely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. MOL launched the relief project in May to support the local medical system and the people in India.

Image Credits: mol.co.jp

The MOL Group together with over 1,500 local employees in India, not only offers ocean transport of energy, bulk cargo, and completed vehicles, but also provides India’s domestic...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/mol-to-support-india-towards-coronavirus/

Maersk Supports Imports And Distribution Of Medical Aid In India To Fight COVID Crisis

27 May 2021

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), an integrated container logistics company, is supporting the society fight the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India by facilitating the logistics and supply chain of medical relief. Maersk has offered its ocean transportation service to institutions and organisations participating in medical relief at a nominal rate of 1 USD per container. All air freight shipments to India facilitated by Maersk are being done on a zero-profit basis.

When the second wave of...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/maersk-supports-imports-and-distribution-of-medical-aid-in-india-to-fight-covid-crisis/

Seafarers’ Relief Fund Reaches $530000 In Pledges Towards COVID-19 Seafarer Crisis

27 May 2021

The Seafarers International Relief Fund (SIRF), established by leading seafarer welfare charities and the wider shipping industry to support seafarers and their families devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has collected $530,000 in pledges so far, and thanks to The Seafarers’ Charity’s agile and established grant-making processes, has already issued grants of almost $400,000 to help those worst affected.

The first three SIRF grants will provide funds to three seafarer charities, Stella Maris,...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/seafarers-relief-fund-reaches-530000-in-pledges-towards-covid-19-seafarer-crisis/

Asian LNG Market Stays Strong Amidst Alarming Covid Surge

26 May 2021

Asia’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are holding up strongly and are set for gains in May.
The pricing suggests that Asia’s major buyers have already locked in what they think will be sufficient cargoes to meet summer demand.

Asia’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are holding up strongly and are set for gains in May, even as coronavirus outbreaks spark demand worries in some top consumers, including India and Japan, says an article published in Reuters.

Refinitiv Vessel-tracking...

https://mfame.guru/asian-lng-market-stays-strong-amidst-alarming-covid-surge/

Free Wellness Campaign Launched For Seafarers, Their Families And Shore Staff By Sailors’ Society

18 May 2021

Andy Scaysbrook Photographer/ Not On My Watch Campaign

Shipping companies are being invited to sign up to a free mental health and wellbeing campaign offering support not just to crews, but also their families and shore staff.

International maritime charity Sailors’ Society has expanded its Wellness at Sea Awareness Campaign to include families and shore staff. The 27-week campaign, which starts in June, will help seafarers, their families and shore staff understand how they can manage their own wellbeing and navigate common challenges that people...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/free-wellness-campaign-launched-for-seafarers-their-families-and-shore-staff-by-sailors-society/

HMM Prioritises Delivery Of Medical Equipment As Aid To India’s COVID Crisis

12 May 2021

Hyundai Forward, the 5,000 TEU vessel operated on the CIX(China India Express) service, calling at India

HMM announced that it plans to transport any containers carrying the COVID-related medical devices and emergency relief supplies bound for India, contributing to overcoming the extreme situation in the country.

The medical devices mainly include medical oxygen supplies such as medical grade oxygen, oxygen tank, oxygen bottles, oxygen concentrators, steel pipes for manufacturing oxygen cylinders and associated equipment.

HMM decides to impose merely USD 1 for ocean freight rates on every container...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/hmm-prioritises-delivery-of-medical-equipment-as-aid-to-indias-covid-crisis/

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