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Unlocking The First Wave Of Zero-Emission Shipping

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Date: Nov 15, 2020

The maritime industry has no time to waste if it is to meet the International Maritime Organizationâ...

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Cargo Ship Catches Fire Off Greek Coast, Crew Evacuated

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Date: Nov 15, 2020

The fire started in the afternoon hours of 11 November. Its origin has not been determined so far. ...

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China Denies Restricting Indian Ship Carrying Australian Coal From Leaving Its Port

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Date: Nov 14, 2020

China on Friday denied that it has restricted an Indian ship carrying Australian coal from leaving i...

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Trump Bans American Investment in 31 Chinese Firms, Including CSSC

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Date: Nov 14, 2020

On Thursday, the Trump administration issued an executive order prohibiting Americans from buying or...

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INTERCARGO Supports IMO Measures Before Environmental Committee Meets

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Date: Nov 14, 2020

INTERCARGO, the association of dry bulk carriers announced its support for the International Maritim...

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Amidst Treaty Rights Dispute, First Nations Buy $750M Fishing Company

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Date: Nov 14, 2020

In a stunning move, the Mi’kmaq First Nations Coalition has partnered with a B.C.-based distributo...

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Hapag-Lloyd Delivers Good Result In First Nine Months of 2020

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Date: Nov 14, 2020

Hapag-Lloyd has concluded the first nine months of 2020 with earnings before interest, taxes, deprec...

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Stena Line Ferry Stranded at Holyhead After COVID-19 Outbreak

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Date: Nov 13, 2020

Seven crewmembers of the Stena Line ro/pax ferry Stena Horizon have tested positive for COVID-19, ...

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Maersk Works With HTA To Solve Issues

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Date: Nov 13, 2020

The 2020 transpacific peak season has created challenges for many landside logistics providers tryin...

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Seafarers, Heroes Of The Pandemic As Shipping Plays Vital Role In Crisis

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Date: Nov 13, 2020

“The pandemic has brought to the fore the importance of maritime transport as an essential sector ...

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Shipowners Announce New Surcharges As Container Shortage Worsens

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Date: Nov 13, 2020

Container shipowners have nominated further surcharges and rate increases for Asia-to-Europe routes ...

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d’Amico International Shipping Reports Net Profit of $15.4 Million for 9-Month Period, More Than Half Compared to a Year Ago

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Date: Nov 13, 2020

The Board of Directors of d’Amico International Shipping S.A. (Borsa Italiana: “DIS”) (hereina...

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Amid Heightened Speculation, No Final Decision On East Container Terminal, Says Sri Lanka

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Date: Nov 12, 2020

Although the Sri Lankan government is yet to declare its final position on developing the strate...

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Shipping Alliances Help Container Industry Boost Freight Rates In Coronavirus Pandemic

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Date: Nov 12, 2020

Container shipping has sailed through the coronavirus pandemic largely unscathed, as ship-sharing al...

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International Marine Shipping Industry Considers Nuclear Propulsion

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Date: Nov 12, 2020

It didn’t take a Biden-Harris win to make the world’s shipping industry act to decrease their ca...

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Russian Containership Causes COVID-19 Precautions in South Pacific

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Date: Nov 12, 2020

The Cypriot-flagged container ship Fesco Askold, operated by the Russian Far Eastern Shipping Compa...

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Japan's Roboship Project Conducts Proof of Concept Remote Control Test

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Date: Nov 12, 2020

Japan’s Roboship project became the latest group to conduct successful tests of a remote-controlle...

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Great Eastern’s Bulk Carrier Crew Stuck At Chinese Port For 5 Months Without Relief-Business Journal

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Date: Nov 11, 2020

Twenty-three Indian crew on board a bulk carrier owned by the Great Eastern Shipping Co Ltd are...

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Shipping Ministry to be Renamed as Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: PM Modi

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Date: Nov 11, 2020

The Union Ministry of Shipping is being renamed as the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways...

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Maritime Market Update: Shipping Industry Under Biden

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Date: Nov 11, 2020

Risavika LNG front month has dropped 0.5 % week on week to 23.95 EUR/MWh. Gas supply to European gas...

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Portall Infosystems To Collaborate With Cloud-Based Freight Forwarding Answer Boxnbiz

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Date: Nov 11, 2020

Portall Infosystems, which runs the federal government’s Port Group System referred to as PCS1x, w...

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Synergy Group Completes FSU Conversion

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Date: Nov 10, 2020

The FSU, which has a projected lifespan of 15 years, was delivered to its owner last week. Synergy w...

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Environmentally Friendly Ballast Water Solution with Unique Advantages

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Date: Nov 10, 2020

Built on nearly two decades of expertise in the global water disinfection and treatment market, Atla...

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BIMCO Prepares Contract Template for Autonomous Shipping Deals

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Date: Nov 10, 2020

Shipping association BIMCO is adapting one of its standard contracts for use with future autonomous ...

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Panama Celebrates 117 Years as a Republic and 199 Years of Independence

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Date: Nov 10, 2020

On the commemoration of the National Day of the Republic of Panama celebrating 117 years as a Republ...

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Dry Bulk Market Could Rally If Scrapping Activity Picked Up

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Date: Nov 10, 2020

The dry bulk market could be heading for a rally, if ship owners commit to more scrappings. In its l...

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HK Shipping Company and Power Company to Promote Carbon Offsetting

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Date: Nov 07, 2020

In an effort to raise awareness and promote carbon offsetting to the shipping industry, the Hong Kon...

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Australia Holds Cargo Ship to Complete Overdue Crew Change

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Date: Nov 07, 2020

Australian authorities are continuing their strict enforcement programs designed to ensure the welfa...

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4th BIMCO Report on the IMSBC Code Amendments – Re-classification of Dangerous Goods

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Date: Nov 07, 2020

BIMCO started reporting from 30 September 2020, a series of articles, informing members of what to e...

Korean Shipping Companies Benefiting from Special Government Guarantee

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Date: Nov 07, 2020

South Korean shipping companies are enjoying high growth thanks to the South Korean government’s p...

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First Ever Standard Contract For Autonomous Ship Operation Underway

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Date: Nov 07, 2020

BIMCO is adapting the currently used SHIPMAN 2009 agreement for use with autonomous ships, but the l...

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European Commission Gives IHM Enforcement Guidance

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Date: Nov 07, 2020

“There has been substantial industry lobbying of the EU Commission for an extension to the deadlin...