Pilot dies mid-air 

A pilot died on Wednesday during a flight from Dallas to Albuquerque, New Mexico, American Airlines…

Injured sailor evacuated from boxship off South Africa

An injured crewmember was evacuated from the 50,790 dwt containership Thuringia on March 29 while the…

EU Ministers adopt declaration on maritime transport

European Transport Ministers have adopted a ministerial declaration on maritime transport, the European Community Shipowners’ Association…

Gibraltar police finds 108kg of cocaine aboard bulker 

About 108 kilograms of cocaine were found aboard the 2008-built bulk carrier Mount Faber while the vessel was…

ITF says dialogue between Maersk and unions is positive

Representatives of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) stated that the dialogue between Danish Maersk Group…

Spanish govt shuns dockworkers deal

Spanish government has again boycotted a deal reached between the country’s stevedores and their employers, according to…

Somalis fleeing Yemen war caught in nighttime sea attack

Three rockets that fell in the darkness nearby were the first sign of trouble for 150…

China’s COSCO Shipping posts $1.4bn loss for 2016

China’s COSCO Shipping Holdings Co Ltd made a loss last year of 9.9 billion yuan ($1.44…

Danish Shipowners’ Association appoints Director for EU Affairs

Casper Andersen has been appointed as the new Director for EU Affairs of the Danish Shipowners…

Prepare for challenges to stay relevant, say maritime leaders 

Maritime leaders today called for the industry to proactively prepare for future challenges to not only…

HMM bolsters China-South Korea-Russia coverage

South Korean shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has extended its offering on a route connecting…

Nigeria’s economy recovering gradually, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the nation’s economy which is currently in recession was recovering…