Overcapacity, weak ‘trading demand’ and weak OPEC output have depressed the conditions that usually boost long hauls…
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UK launches HiLo system to curb shipping accidents
The UK Chamber of Shipping has launched the HiLo system, a predictive modelling tool for accident prevention…
Shipping firm faces charges over deckhand’s death
By Jite Eriabie Australia’s NT WorkSafe has laid charges against Darwin shipping company Barge Express and…
Hapag-Lloyd sees shipping demand up, more mergers in 2018
By Jite Eriabie German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd sees demand for transport growing 4 percent in 2018…
Turkey reveals route for new canal to ease Bosphorus shipping
Turkey announced on Monday the route for a planned canal that would reduce shipping traffic on…
Shipping needs to stay cautious in 2018, says BIMCO
By Jite Eriabie The shipping industry went through a number of changes in 2017, much for…
Expert urges FG to seek alternative means to grow indigenous shipping capacity
Chairman, Port Consultative Council (PCC), Otunba Kunle Folarin, has urged the federal government to set aside…
Iran, Oman to launch new shipping route
By Jite Eriabie A new shipping route between Iran and Oman will be launched late December.…
35 countries sign declaration on cutting shipping CO2 footprint
By Jite Eriabie The international maritime transport industry has to take urgent measures in order to…
As IMO meets, world expects bold goals on cutting emissions from shipping
By Jite Eriabie The whole world would be watching the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2018,…
Liberia scores a win for shipping in Brazilian court
By Jite Eriabie The Liberian Registry, in co-operation with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has…
COP 23: ICS sets out shipping industry’s position on CO2
By Jite Eriabie The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued a spirited defence of the…