International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Kitack Lim issued the following statement addressing the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on the shipping industry and the global supply chain. Keep Reading
At night, GPS becomes a critical tool in unfamiliar waters—especially near Cyprus, where NATO and Russian warships roam. And any accident could spill the tanker’s cargo across miles of coastline. Keep Reading
This contrasts with a recent six-year stretch in which the rate held at 25%. Employers must submit test data for each calendar year by mid-March of the following year. Keep Reading
"Secure sea lines of communications are essential, not only for the countries in the region, but also for other nations," U.S. lawmakers hear in Poland. Keep Reading
Three is the highest security level in Chinese shipping regulations and is used when an incident is likely or imminent, according to a June transport ministry document. Keep Reading
CMA CGM announced Monday it will implement a $36-per-TEU war risk surcharge, citing “recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. Keep Reading
Marshall Islands-flagged "Front Altair" oil tanker experienced multiple explosions; fire broke out on board the ship and the 23-member crew was evacuated. Keep Reading
Marine highways provide new modal choices to cargo shippers, which reduces transportation costs while providing the public benefits of reduced road maintenance costs and improved safety. Keep Reading
