Around 100 armed security personnel hired to protect ships and tankers from pirates have been left…
Category: Foreign News
Putin bans imports from nations imposing sanctions on Russia
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday banned or limited food and agricultural product imports for a year…
US trade deficit narrows as petroleum imports fall
The United State trade deficit narrowed more than expected in June as petroleum imports dropped to…
Charter rates under pressure as more mega-box ships arrive on major trade lanes
There were 27 new build containerships delivered in July – the highest monthly number since June…
Japan offers $700m in support of Brazilian shipbuilding and dry bulk exports
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe touted the success of his economic policies on a visit to…
Hong Kong port gets tough on black smoke from ships
Hong Kong’s Marine Department has notified of changes to make the control of black smoke emissions…
Egypt to pump $8.4bn into second Suez Canal lane
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has ordered work to begin on an $8.4bn upgrade to the Suez…
Panama and building consortium reach deal to complete expanded Panama Canal
The Panama Canal Authority (PCA) and the consortium hired to build the third set of locks…
U.S. Coast Guard turns 224
Every year on August 4th, the United States Coast Guard celebrates its birthday to commemorate the…
Shipping and union groups issue urgent ebola advice
The ICS (International Chamber of Shipping), IMEC (International Maritime Employers’ Council), and the ITF (International Transport…
Greenpeace protest ship departs Russia 10 months after high profile arrest
A Greenpeace ship has departed Russia more than 10 months after it was arrested by Russian…
Japan spites China, donates six naval ships to Vietnam
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida made an unprecedented announcement during his visit to Vietnam – one…