MPA signs MoU with Chinese transport authority for green corridor
The memorandum between the port authority of Singapore and the Shandong Provincial Transport Department aims to establish a green shipping corridor
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Author: Huw Murday
Drones in Australian ports a legislative grey area
Though a recent case saw a seafarer arrested in Norway, there are technically no Government restrictions in Australia explicitly banning flying drones recreationally over ports
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Ofload launches freight performance platform
The company said the platform will allow businesses to measure their freight performance and carbon emissions across Australian freight networks
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US ports see vessel backlog following strike end
According to analysts the queue’s outside east and Gulf coast ports could take up to 3 weeks to clear, as arriving vessels add to the pile
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World Container Index continues decrease
The latest index is now 66% below the previous pandemic peak of US$10,377
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New advisory guidelines released for safe carriage of charcoal
Guidelines for the Safe Carriage of Charcoal in Containers contains guidance for container shipping lines and maritime insurance interest
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US port strike ends as tentative agreement reached
The agreement comes after nearly three full days of strikes that brought up to half of the country’s shipping to a halt
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Baltic Exchange Weekly Report
The week in bulk: the regular report on global bulk sea freight markets from the Baltic Exchange
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ILA Strike update: vessel logjam builds as White House backs union
President Biden has urged both sides to restart collective bargaining, calling it “the best way for workers to get the pay and benefits they deserve”
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Spotlight On: Bulk & Specialised Shipping
The Award recognises the work of parties involved in the process chain which handles bulk cargoes, ro-ro or super heavy lift cargoes
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