Reports of a variation of the coronavirus that is spreading in Denmark from animals to humans raised alarm and prompted the suspension of most shipping traffic from Denmark while scientists investigated further. Passenger ferry service is being suspended departing Denmark for the UK and into Scandinavia while cargo traffic is continuing with restrictions. Growing concern over […]
Built on nearly two decades of expertise in the global water disinfection and treatment market, Atlantium’s proprietary UV-based ballast water management system (BWMS), Purestream™, is making waves in the maritime industry by enhancing waterway biosecurity. As a global leader who is committed to delivering effective, environmentally friendly UV solutions, Atlantium has leveraged its technical know-how […]
The BBC has reported that preliminary analysis shows the first coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting COVID-19. Developers Pfizer and BioNTech have described it as “great day for science and humanity”. The vaccine has been tested on 43,500 people in six countries and no safety concerns have been raised. Therefore, […]
Nick Ghia, general manager of North West Europe at C.H. Robinson has warned of chaos along supply if they don’t get their act together when it comes to managing returns during this Christmas and into the new year. Supply chains will face unprecedented pressures throughout December and January as an expected surge in online shopping […]
Oman Air has received internationally acclaimed recognition in the 2020 World Travel Awards Middle East programme. The airline has been named The “Middle East’s Leading Airline” Business Class and “Middle East’s Leading Airline” Economy Class. The Airline’s in-flight magazine, Wings of Oman, also earned the title, “Middle East’s Leading Inflight Magazine”. “We are extremely delighted […]
Amazon Air has officially launched European operations. The 20,000 square metre site at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Schkeuditz, Germany has already started to support customer deliveries with two daily flights. The company has leased two branded Boeing 737-800 aircraft from GECAS that will be operated by ASL Airlines on behalf of Amazon Air in Europe. These […]
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the finalists of its second Air Cargo Sustainability Awards. This year, awards aim at recognising outstanding businesses driving industry’s sustainability agenda in air cargo in two categories, a Corporate category designed for established companies and a Start-up category created for new and fast-growing small businesses. The shortlisted participants […]
Etihad has today announced a new organisational structure that will position the business to deliver on its mandate in the wake of COVID-19 and meet the challenges of the global downturn in aviation head on. The restructuring sees the airline continuing its transformation into a mid-sized, full-service carrier concentrating on its fleet of widebody aircraft, […]
[By Julie Angus and Michael D. Brasseur] Oceans support the livelihoods of over three billion people, provide the primary source of protein for a third of the planet, and are the transportation corridor for over 90 percent of internationally traded goods. The global blue economy is expected to grow to $3 trillion by 2030. This […]
Few industries stand to benefit more from the election of former Vice President Joe Biden than the nascent U.S. offshore wind sector. In the run-up to the election, President Donald Trump described wind turbines as a danger to migratory birds and a source of harmful “fumes,” without offering evidence; Biden has endorsed offshore wind as […]
The wreck removal operation for the capsized ro/ro Golden Ray is under way in St. Simons Sound, Georgia, and the salvage team is making the first cut on the vessel’s hull. The heavy lift barge VB-10000 is positioned over the wreck and is cutting it into sections using a 400-foot length of anchor chain. Work began […]
Tropical Storm Eta, which struck Central America as a major hurricane before drifting northeast across the Caribbean, is now headed towards the Florida Keys. It is expected to strengthen and become a Category One hurricane once more before passing over the Florida Keys. The eye is expected to pass south of Florida’s mainland, but strong […]
