MSC develops Suspension of Transit container shipping programme to prepare for after COVID-19 demand recovery.
South & Central Asia
THE Alliance Reveals New Batch of Void Sailings
Members of THE Alliance decided to void dozens of sailings in April.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293561/the-alliance-reveals-new-batch-of-void-sailings/
HRAS CEO Slams Fear of Telling the Truth about Seafarers’ Struggles
David Hammond, CEO of HRAS, criticizes under-reporting of the pandemic’s consequences on seafarers.
DSME Wins VLCC Order from Pan Ocean
DSME has secured an order for a very large crude oil carrier from Pan Ocean.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293587/dsme-wins-vlcc-order-from-pan-ocean/
PSA, Jurong Port, Others to Launch Hydrogen Import Study
The goal is to develop technologies related to the importation, transportation, and storage of hydrogen.
Japanese Company to Build World’s First All-Electric Bunker Tankers
Japan’s Asahi Tanker plans to build the world’s first two zero-emission electrically powered tankers.
Crew Members of Maersk Boxship Test Positive for Covid-19
Five crew members of a Maersk owned and operated containership test positive for coronavirus.
Emergency USD 1.23 Mln Fund to Support Seafarers Impacted by Covid-19
ITF Seafarers’ Trust launching a USD 1.23 million fund to address the impact of the pandemic on seafarers.
Japan’s Two Shipbuilding Giants to Form JV in October
Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United Corporation agree to form a joint venture.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293360/japans-two-shipbuilding-giants-to-form-jv-in-october/
Coronavirus Pandemic Sets Off a New Wave of Blank Sailings
Murphy: The number of blank sailings jumped from 2 to 45 on the main deep-sea trades last week.