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How low Rhine water levels disrupt petroleum shipments to Europe

30 October 2018

Historically low water levels on the Rhine River have resulted in transportation disruptions for shipments of petroleum products by barge, which in turn have resulted in higher freight costs and higher prices in markets upriver, such as in southern Germany, EIA informed. These disruptions are occurring in a major petroleum product transportation corridor at the period when markets along the Rhine River typically build inventories of distillate fuel for space heating ahead of the winter.

Tanker...

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New partnership seeks to digitize agricultural shipping transactions

29 October 2018

In a bid to increase transparency and efficiency, global agribusiness leaders Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Bunge Limited, Cargill, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) are investigating ways to standardize and digitize global agricultural shipping transactions for the benefit of the entire industry. The companies also seek broad-based industry participation to promote global access and adoption.

We’re pleased to join the effort to foster modernization and standardization of data and...

https://safety4sea.com/new-partnership-seeks-to-digitize-agricultural-shipping-transactions/

Port of Amsterdam, partners to develop major green hydrogen cluster

19 October 2018

The Port of Amsterdam announced collaboration with Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) and Tata Steel to study the feasibility of a large green hydrogen cluster in the Amsterdam region. The three parties consider green hydrogen as vital for reaching climate targets and building a more circular economy, for example by combining it with emissions from steel manufacture to make new products.

Large-scale production of green hydrogen, fueled by offshore wind, will enable the...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-amsterdam-partners-to-develop-major-green-hydrogen-cluster/

IMO trains Myanmar officials in creating maritime transport policy

18 October 2018

Myanmar officials are being trained on how to develop a National Maritime Transport Policy (NMPT), in Yangon, Myanmar, from 17 to 19 of October. IMO promotes this concept as a good governance practice to guide planning, decision making and legislation in the maritime sector.

Participants from various ministries, departments, agencies and other stakeholders whose activities affect the maritime sector are receiving training on establishing such policies, focusing on the need for an integrated and...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-trains-myanmar-officials-in-creating-maritime-transport-policy/

Watch: Maritime trade facilitates drug problem in Africa

18 October 2018

Sub-Saharan Africa is about to face a large increase in illicit drug users globally. According to an an ENACT organized crime project, East Africa will see the most negative consequences, as in that region the number of people using drugs will be much more than other regions. African ports are key part of this trade, as many drugs are shipped from Africa to Europe.

For almost 20 years now, many areas in Africa are becoming transit points for illicit drugs trade.

A network of maritime routes is...

https://safety4sea.com/watch-maritime-trade-facilitates-drug-problem-in-africa/

Australia, N. Zealand discuss ways to improve transport safety

9 October 2018

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) met with its New Zealand counterpart the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC), to discuss transport safety matters in the region.

ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood, TAIC Chief Commissioner Jane Meares, and Commissioners from both agencies, shared information regrding transport safety trends and discussed several high-profile investigations.

During the meeting, the Chief Commissioners signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),...

https://safety4sea.com/australia-n-zealand-discuss-ways-to-improve-transport-safety/

Brexit implications for maritime security

8 October 2018

The Irish Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport published a notice regarding European Commission’s Brexit Preparedness Notices, including one on the impact on maritime security.

Ahead of Brexit and the uncertainties that come with it, especially regarding the content of a possible withdrawal agreement, Ireland reminded operators of maritime transport services are reminded of the legal repercussions, which need to be considered when the UK leaves the EU.

Namely, as of the withdrawal date on...

https://safety4sea.com/brexit-implications-for-maritime-security/

Global Maritime Forum ‘breaks new ground’ for the shipping industry

5 October 2018

The Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit took place in Hong Kong on 3-4 October 2018. This high-level meeting gathered maritime leaders to discuss industry-wide, long-term challenges and opportunities. Under the theme ‘Breaking New Ground, Digitalisation’, the forum discussed about decarbonisation, gender cap and the future of the industry in an environment characterized by fast-paced changes.

What is the Global Maritime Forum

The Global Maritime Forum is an international non profit foundation,...

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PIL, IBM step up cooperation for electronic bill of lading

4 October 2018

Singaporean container ship operator Pacific International Lines Ltd (PIL) announced collaboration with IBM Singapore (IBM) in another blockchain trial to design and create an electronic bill of lading aimed at enhancing the documentation process in supply chain management.

The PIL-IBM collaboration was supported by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Singapore Shipping Association, Infocomm Media Development Authority, Singapore Customs (National Trade Platform), and Bank of China Limited...

https://safety4sea.com/pil-ibm-step-up-cooperation-for-electronic-bill-of-lading/

UNCTAD: Maritime trade increased but protectionism, trade war are concerning

3 October 2018

UNCTAD published its Review of Maritime Transport for 2018. This report is published annually since 1968 and provides an analysis of structural and cyclical changes affecting seaborne trade, ports and shipping, as well as an extensive collection of statistical information.

According to the report, global seaborne trade is doing well, as it is supported by the 2017 increase in the world economy. Expanding at 4%, the fastest growth in five years, global maritime trade gained momentum and raised...

https://safety4sea.com/unctad-maritime-trade-increased-but-protectionism-trade-war-are-concerning/

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