The Panama ship registry issues recommendations for its vessels sailing in the waters of Ukraine and Russia, in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) through the Panama Ship Registry, published on February 24, 2022, the Merchant Marine Notice MMN 03/2022, which emphasizes that its ships must maintain maximum vigilance and increase security conditions on board, to protect both the seafarers on board and the ship, when they are sailing in Ukrainian and Russian...
The BDI falls, Dirties unexpected rise; despicable mess and hype by all on Ukraine whilst …Covid still around..
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 57 points as well as the 2,200 threshold and now stands at 2,187.Unexpected rise in Dirties with the BDTI up 179 points at 904. Hype and theatre of the absurd in Ukraine with Russian Forces smashing local defences in all fronts; a big surprise or a copy of the Afghan Army’s collapse? Something more than dubious happened. The Covid-19...
Statement: John Butler, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council on the Senate Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Washington, February 4 – The World Shipping Council (WSC) notes that the Senate has now introduced its own bill, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, to amend the Shipping Act.
“Ocean carriers continue to work with all members of the supply chain, the Federal Maritime Commission, the administration, and their customers to identify and implement...
ANEK’s Festive Season Extravaganza
by John Faraclas and Anny Zade
We all dearly want to see things from the bright side of life, particularly during this era of Covid which prohibits lots of things; one must create good, safe vibrations and think positively if we are to get ahead…
As you all know from previous coverage, over the last ten years we opted in criss-crossing Planet Ocean by any means of transport and particularly Europe in early Spring...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/20/aneks-festive-season-extravaganza/
UK Ports: Speakers from Peel Ports, Bristol Port, Portsmouth Port and more!
| Returning in May as an in-person event, the UK Ports Conference, is where you will be provided with a complete update on the ports sector and learn about the opportunities for port growth and development. REGISTER HERE |
| UK Ports 2022 will explore the opportunities for port development, including how to make infrastructure more sustainable and integrate new technologies to improve the efficiency of port... |
Indonesian coal ban implemented
On 31st December 2021, the Indonesian government announced a ban on coal exports for the month of January, to allow supplies at domestic power plants to be replenished after dropping to critically low levels.
The ban was met with significant opposition from mining groups and importers, with Japan’s embassy in Jakarta calling for a prompt resumption of exports. While Indonesian authorities were due to review the sudden operation this week, the ban on coal exports is...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/07/indonesian-coal-ban-implemented/
ESPO welcomes the recognition of the multidimensional role and cross-border character of Europe’s ports in the TEN-T review
15 December 2021
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the Commission proposal setting out the new guidelines for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The proposal, which was published on 14 December, lifts the importance of the maritime dimension and the role of ports within the framework of Europe’s TEN-T policy. It defines maritime...
Xeneta on modal shift in freight transport – and “astronomical” long-term container freight rate hike in November, up 121.2% y-o-y
“Astronomical” monthly hike pushes long-term ocean freight rates up 121% year-on-year
Long-term contracted ocean freight rates rocketed by a further 16.3% over the course of November, consolidating recent gains to leave...
Wärtsilä partners with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to co-develop next-generation safer and greener smart port solutions
Wärtsilä Corporation, 23 November 2021 at 12 pm EET