COVID lockdown

Johnson Urges Caution As Outdoor Visits Resume In England

According to an article published in The Guardian, Boris Johnson stressed the need for people to be cautious on 29 January as England takes its first significant step towards easing lockdown restrictions for adults.

Set Free to Outdoor 

People will now be able to meet up legally outdoors in groups of six, or in two households, including in private gardens, and organised outdoor sport can resume.

The relaxation of restrictions is being accompanied by the launch of a government advertising campaign...

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Stranded Seafarers in China Set To Return Home

  • Indian sailors stuck in China since June last year, due to the global pandemic, are set to return home.
  • Indian seafarers will reach Chiba Port, Japan on January 14, and after following the due procedure of COVID protocols—they will fly back to India.
  • MV Jag Anand has been on anchorage near Jingtang port since June 13.

Twenty three seafarers stranded aboard Indian vessel m.v. Jag Anand off the Chinese coast for the past 10 months are likely to return to India by January 14, returns Business...

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12 Months of COVID Can Be the Turning Point in Saving This Planet

According to a Guardian article written by Jonathan Watts the horrified year is coming to an end with a lockdown in several parts of the world but amidst this there might be a silver lining – one that scientists say could have revitalised the planet from the clutches of climate change.

Pandemic, Narrow Window of Opportunity

When lockdown began, climate scientists were horrified at the unfolding tragedy, but also intrigued to observe what they called an “inadvertent experiment” on a global scale....

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Containership Charter Market Witnesses A ‘Tumultuous’ Year

  • Containership time-charter markets have, with few exceptions, experienced a rollercoaster ride since the start of 2020.
  • Starting with where the recovery has been strongest, among midsize and larger assets, there are several clear drivers of the strong markets seen over the past month.
  • Liner companies were clearly incentivised to capitalise on high spot freight rates as much possible during the recent transpacific import surge.
  • Units chartered for short durations during the transpacific import...

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