Covid-19 renews focus on developing standardised eBL & its widespread adoption
TT Club's Coronavirus webpage provides key information
Extension of interest subsidy scheme for post- & pre-shipment export credit seen helping apparel sector
APM Terminals Pipavav empowers villagers to make masks to combat Covid-19
Import-laden containers moved from JN Port Terminals to Container Freight Stations (CFSs) and cleared by importers from May 1 to May 18, 2020
Kolkata Port takes precautions against severe cyclonic storm 'Amphan'
Volume matrix of import-laden containers shifted from Mundra Port Terminals to Container Freight Stations, and import delivery from Container Freight Stations during May 1 to May 18, 2020
Stimulus measures encouraging but an export package, boosting demand & tackling supply chain disruption need of the hour: FIEO
US not to renegotiate trade deal with China: Trump
Sea trials of new Silversea cruise ship include an unusual world first Royal Caribbean's Silversea Cruises brand is preparing to take delivery of its new ship Silver Origin, following a remarkable display of resilience and ingenuity by its builder, the De Hoop shipyard in
All-aluminum Tasmanian ferry features Schottel propulsion Nairana, an Incat Crowther designed all-aluminum ferry recently delivered to SeaLink Tasmania by Australian shipbuilder Richardson Devine Marine (RDM), is equipped with state-of-the-art propulsion solutions from Schottel. A structurally identical sister ship
USCG plans changes in tank vessel financial responsibility rules The Coast Guard has announced in the Federal Register that it is seeking public comment on a proposal to expand regulations on vessel financial responsibility for tank vessels greater than 100 gross
Frigate makes delivery voyage to Philippines with quarantine supplies on board When the Jose Rizal, the latest Philippines Navy frigate built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), departed Korea for Subic yesterday it had some welcome extra cargo on board. The shipbuilder packed quarantine
China Merchants VLCC newbuilds will feature air lubrication and sail assistance Marking another step forward in Chinese efforts to reduce shipping emissions, one of two 307,000 dwt VLCCs ordered yesterday by Hong Kong headquartered China Merchants Group will have an air-lubricated hull and
Abandoned LPG carrier had insurance and class revoked after Iran call The owner of the LPG carrier, Globalgas, which claims to be bankrupt, says it has not been charged with any...
Lloyd's List Ask the Analysts webinar: APAC markets outlook and credit risk When Lloyd's List launched a regular Ask the Analyst webinar last month we were bombarded with questions on everything from...
EuroDry sees dry bulk slump lasting months Average time charter equivalent rates for EuroDry's vessels slumped from $9,472 per day in the same quarter last year to...
From the News Desk: Cost cuts are key to container line survival Shipping companies are actively cutting costs in order to stave off the worst of the financial implications of a coronavirus-led...
Skuld flags premium rises as Britannia downplays virus impact 'Our technical result shows the clear need to bring premium levels into line with risk,' according to Skuld chief executive...
Grains unlikely to support bulkers in the near term Grains volumes have been described as 'fantastic' so far
Danaos acquires another boxship as rates slump While Greece-based owner is 'well-insulated' and first-quarter results were largely unaffected by the coronavirus backdrop, the company opts to wait...
German owners seek support as economic crisis deepens Tax breaks and state funds needed to avoid further fall in Germany-flagged fleet, says VDR
Roadmap leads way to digital bills of lading Standards body seeks to establish groundwork for collaboration on paperless documents
Daily Briefing Free to read: Venezuela shipments test US maritime sanctions resolve | Health crisis threatens investment, profits and jobs, survey finds...
Green initiative to target shipping in developing countries A collaborative tie-up called the P4G Getting to Zero Coalition Partnership will initially seek to explore potential maritime decarbonisation opportunities...
Chinese tanker giants push for blockchain use in oil trade The paper states that shipping companies are considering blockchain technology to enable them to share shipping bills, make data safe...
Vale reopens Malaysian terminal Operations at the facility had been halted since March 16 as the Malaysian government started imposing lockdown orders on March...
China Merchants orders two eco VLCCs at DSIC Deal follows a contract for four VLCC newbuildings signed separately between the two parties in November
US boosts loan to Mozambique LNG in competition with Russia and China The Exim Bank helps foreign companies buy American products when private lenders will not provide financing, with one of its goals being...
Blank sailings slash container throughput at Northwest Seaport Alliance The NWSA joins leading container ports to the south - Oakland, Long Beach, and Los Angeles - in announcing lower throughput due...
Q&A: Why Amit Mehrotra is still (very) bullish on transport stocks An exclusive interview with Deutsche Bank's Amit Mehrotra on what COVID-19 means to transport stocks.
Toilet paper rolls and supply chain roles Pandemic-caused shortages put spotlight on importance of cargo moved through California ports
project44 adds air, ocean freight visibility to platform Supply chain management solutions provider project44 said it has shippers covered no matter where and how their cargo is transported throughout the world.
Container-ship owners in crossfire as liners slash service The more sailings cancelled, the more risk to companies leasing container ships to carriers.
US airlines add June capacity as passenger bookings inch back Airlines know 2020 will be financially bleak but are seeing some green shoots of customer activity as encouraging.
Shipping group promotes standardized e-bill of lading Nine carriers in the Digital Container Shipping Association say eliminating paper from transactions will improve all aspects of the process.
Steering US customs brokers, forwarders through COVID-19 NCBFAA President Janet Fields has knowledge and skills to lead industry through worst of times, former association President Amy Magnus says.
UK refiners applaud new post-Brexit trade tariff regime The UK's refiners welcomed Tuesday the country's new default trade tariffs to govern trade from 2021 on the grounds it puts tariffs for UK fuel exports on a level playing field with its international rivals.
Canadian LPG flow to North Asia helps offset Middle East shortfall An estimated 500,00 mt of Canadian LPG has moved into Asia this year, mainly to China, Japan and South Korea, according to S&P Global Platts data and trade sources.
Saudi Aramco ships VLCC crude cargoes from Okinawa to China's Zhoushan Saudi Aramco in April shipped three crude cargoes from its leased storage in Okinawa, Japan, to China's Zhoushan, in a move highlighting China's demand recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and its capacity to absorb extra barrels in the Asian market.
Easing lockdowns in Europe lend support to diesel, but weak jets adds pressure The European diesel cargo market was looking stronger at the end of last week amid an increase in diesel consumption at the pump thanks to the lifting of lockdowns in many countries, as well as a still-closed arbitrage from the East of Suez, and refinery run cuts.
Yamal LNG cargo headed for China in first 2020 journey via Northern Sea Route: cFlow A cargo of LNG from the Novatek-operated Yamal LNG plant in northern Russia is headed eastward via the Northern Sea Route (NSR) aboard the specialized icebreaker vessel, the Christophe de Margerie, the first this year and the earliest seasonal use of the route to date.
Saudi Aramco cancels, defers up to 9-10 LPG cargoes for June lifting: traders Saudi Aramco has announced acceptances of June-lifting term LPG nominations, with up to 10 cargoes canceled or deferred to July, traders said Tuesday, a move that was in line with the market's expectations.
Crude hits 2-month high as market eyes Chinese crude demand rebound Crude prices settled higher Monday as traders eyed improved supply and demand outlooks.
Road fuel deliveries plunge 63.4% in April, heating oil sales soar 90.7% Road fuel deliveries in France in April dived 63.4% year on year to 1.574 billion liters (416 million gallons), with a 70.2% slump in gasoline consumption compounding a 61.5% plunge in diesel demand, industry group UFIP said Tuesday, citing data from the country's oil industry committee CPDP.
Airlines could save $15 billion from new emissions baseline: IATA Airlines could save an estimated $15 billion in carbon offsetting costs if the International Civil Aviation Organisation uses 2019 to calculate aviation's CO2 emissions baseline, an official with the International Air Transport Association said Tuesday.
Crude oil holds steady above $30/b as June expiration nears Crude oil futures held steady Tuesday near their highest values in more than two months as the NYMEX June contract was set to expire, likely avoiding any repeat of last month's dive into negative pricing.
Japan Marine Fuel 0.5% hits 7-month low on subdued demand, ample supply The premium was last lower at minus $43.01/mt seen on September 24 last year.
Singapore's sales of 180 CST, 500 CST high sulfur bunker wanes after IMO 2020; suppliers blend on request "We don't even get that many requests for 380 CST bunker fuel because most buyers have term contracts for the full calendar year or on a six-month basis," a supplier said.
Niimura Hiroshi to be JXTG's charterer for dirty tankers: sources Suetomi Takahiro has taken charge of clean tankers.
INTERVIEW: Move to IMO's HSFO carriage ban 'very smooth': Precious Shipping MD PSL has had all its ships successfully switch over to LSFO without any issues.
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