What Are The Benefits of Beaching Methods for Ship Recycling?

  • Critics argue that the beaching method of ship recycling in SA yards is dangerous.
  • They contain poor working conditions, no infrastructure, low wages, compromised labor rights, and environmental standards.
  • These attributes fetch end-of-life ships more money when sold to the recycling yards.
  • 80 ship recycling yards in India have achieved SoC with the Hong Kong Convention.
  • IACS class societies include ClassNK, IRClass, Lloyd’s Register, and RINA.
  • 20 Indian ship recycling yards have submitted...

https://mfame.guru/what-are-the-benefits-of-beaching-methods-for-ship-recycling/

Shipper-owned Containers Keen To Bring Flexibility in Shipping

  • Shippers have the choice of opting for carrier-owned containers or shipper-owned containers.
  • COCs are opted for standard shipments on stretches with a high volume of cargo flow.
  • SOCs are preferred by shippers when the trade route is between ports that do not handle high volumes.
  • A paltry 18% of the forwarders ended up offering SOCs because these containers require a lot of manual effort in handling.

According to an article published in Freight Waves, there is polarity in the way containers are...

http://mfame.guru/shipper-owned-containers-keen-to-bring-flexibility-in-shipping/

Daniela Fernandez, Founder & CEO, Sustainable Ocean Alliance

Attending the Opening Oceans Conference, which creates a roadmap for maritime business leaders to explore the new ocean economy options, discover synergies with their existing businesses, meet investment and gateway partners and make profitable strategic decisions, in Copenhagen early May 2018, I met Daniela Fernandez, a passionate young woman who wants to engage young people in innovation, change and new ideas about how to use the Ocean space. Daniela is the Founder & CEO of the Sustainable...

https://shippingpodcast.com/daniela-fernandez-founder-ceo-sustainable-ocean-alliance/

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