This year, the IMO has selected sustainability as its focus for World Maritime Day, centering its message on “sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet.” The day’s online conference event will showcase industry leaders as they reflect on their work towards a sustainable shipping sector. IMO will highlight its own efforts on environmental impact reduction, like […]
Two weeks after the joint teams from India and Sri Lanka were successful in dowsing the fire aboard the VLCC New Diamond, the salvage crews are still working on a plan for the ship. They are looking for a port and a means to off load the cargo of 270,000 tonnes of crude oil aboard. […]
The new davit system – designed for the launch and recovery of man-overboard and fast-rescue craft – comes equipped with dynamic shock absorber and hydraulic boat-guiding arms to ensure the safety of crew above sea state 4. For Vestdavit, this is the most recent in a series of agreements to supply international naval organisations. This […]
ABB to supply electric, digital and connected solutions for P&O Ferries’ two new vessels, including Azipod® propulsion and energy storage, cutting fuel consumption by one ton per return trip across the English Channel. ABB has won a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International Ltd for supplying a full scope of integrated solutions for P&O Ferries’ two […]
The IMO is set to again focus attention on the challenges of crew changes at the United Nations on World Maritime Day, September 24. With the IMO renewing its call for member states to take action, Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority released further enhancements to its crew change protocols. Singapore has been among the most […]
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) is constructing a brand-new climate-cool room at its Schiphol Pharma Hub, a new step in preparation for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, which will be handled by a dedicated task force, as announced last month. The additional cold room (COL), with temperatures ranging from +2°C to +8°C, will […]
CHAMP Cargosystems and Air Cargo Belgium have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of an innovation roadmap of the air cargo industry. The agreement is for an indefinite period. The MoU outlines that CHAMP will be the preferred partner in the roll-out and testing of any new technologies and innovation created in […]
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is now operating six flights per week connecting Muscat with Duqm. Flights to the fast-growing hub of trade and investment will depart and arrive in both cities on every day of the week with the exception of Fridays. These flights, which were restored on September 20, […]
Saudia Cargo has enhanced the logistic capacity of its fleet by adding a Boeing 747-400F freighter, bringing the total number to seven aircraft. The intention is to boost cargo and supply operations and help meet the significant surge on the demand for medicine, medical and preventive equipment and other similar goods. Omar Hariri, CEO, Saudia […]
Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has promoted Martin Drew to the role of managing director – Cargo and Logistics. Responsible for the entire Etihad Cargo business, as well as Etihad Secure Logistics, Drew will report directly into Etihad Aviation Group chief commercial officer, Robin Kamark. With more than 20 years’ experience in the industry, Drew has […]
Tropical Storm Beta has weakened into a tropical depression over the Texas coast and is drifting slowly eastwards towards Louisiana – but the effects on the region’s ports are not yet over. On Tuesday, the vital Houston Ship Channel – the artery to 40 percent of the world’s petchem industry – was still shut south of the Lynchburg […]
[By Viet Hung Nguyen Cao] The new U.S. South China Sea policy, recently announced by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, once again put the disputes between China and other claimants in this westernmost area of the Pacific back into the limelight. The core component of the disputes is China’s nine-dash line claim which overlaps with […]
