The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell 8 October 2018 Editor The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships transporting dry bulk commodities, fell on Monday, hurt by weaker demand for capesize vessels….
Paraguay’s Tsuneishi Shipyard recently delivered the powerful towboat Tebicuary 3 8 October 2018 Editor The new vessel is a near sister-ship to the 2015-delivered Ceasar Primo for a different owner. The newer vessel will also work on the Paraguay-Paraná…
Swedish ferry company Stena Line has increased its capacity 8 October 2018 Editor Swedish ferry company Stena Line has increased its capacity between Karlskrona and Gdynia with the addition of another ship on the route. The unit has…
The capacity improvements at the company’s Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) 8 October 2018 Editor The capacity improvements at the company’s Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) include the first phase construction of Berths 7 and 8, set to begin on October…
Silversea Cruises has unveiled its intention to order three new cruise ships 8 October 2018 Editor Silversea signed a memorandum of understanding with German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build two new vessels in a new Evolution Class. The first Evolution-class ship is…
Aker Solutions has signed a contract with Petrobras 8 October 2018 Editor Aker Solutions, a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry, has signed a contract with Petrobras to provide a subsea…
Maritime digitalisation in practice 8 October 2018 Editor Much is talked about digitalisation and how shipping can benefit but what is happening in practice to transform the way in which the shipping and…
European shipowners and maritime technology industry have called for decisive actions against unfair trade practices and in favour of global playing field 8 October 2018 Editor Namely, trade associations representing European shipbuilding and maritime equipment and European shipowners, SEA Europe and ECSA, have called upon the European Commission and the EU Member…
The Israel Railway Company took care of passengers who did not want to have noisy and talkative companions by launching a new service 7 October 2018 Editor The Israel railway company «Rakevet Israel» suggested that passengers buying tickets choose a carriage in which they should not speak loudly with their neighbors or…
The interdepartmental working group on the coordination of anti-corruption reform continues to work 6 October 2018 Editor The interdepartmental working group on the coordination of anti-corruption reform was established with the aim of directing the actions of the central executive authorities on…
234 Cruise Ships are expected to be received 5 October 2018 Editor The Panama Canal Authority plans to receive approximately 234 cruise ships through the Panamax and Neopanamax Locks during the upcoming 2018-2019 cruise season. The first…
During this summer season 2018, 17 river cruise vessels and almost 4,000 tourists were welcomed by Odessa Sea Port including guests from the US and Europe 5 October 2018 Editor During this summer season 2018, 17 river cruise vessels and almost 4,000 tourists were welcomed by Odessa Sea Port including guests from the US and…
UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport highlights 5 October 2018 Editor The newly released 2018 edition of the UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport highlights that consolidation activity in liner shipping has continued unabated, creating a complex…
Monaco-based dry bulk shipping company Scorpio Bulkers has scored yet another loan, continuing its successful fleet refinancing streak from this year 4 October 2018 Editor The loan is worth USD 90 million, which will be used to finance 60 percent of the value of the company’s six Ultramax bulkers. The…
Emergency in the Taiwan Strait 4 October 2018 Editor Two small container ships (approximately 70 meters long) sank in Asia, as fleetmon.com reports. The vessel Sam Ratulangi, which was attributed to the shores of…
