[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Simon Bullock, University of Manchester[/box] In the middle of this summer’s shocking fires and floods came…
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Interview Hasan Faraz, Manager, Pakistan Area Customer Experience, Maersk PAGE: What does Customer Experience mean to Maersk? Hasan Faraz: Customer experience…
*The shipping industry in Pakistan is lagging far behind its neighboring countries *Gwadar is soon going to become the hub…
PIAC Performance Indicators Units 2017 2018 2019 2020 PIAC Fleet No. of Planes 36 32 32 30 Route Km 360,937…
Scrubbers for the future Almost as long as scrubber technology has been commercially available for shipping, questions have been raised…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Anjan Ray Director, CSIR Indian Institute of Petroleum[/box] • On the current trajectory, sustainable fuels will…
Shipping moving towards zero-emission period More needs to be done, in order for shipping to transition to the zero-carbon era.…
Newbuilding ordering activity in slowdown mode Newbuilding contracting has slowed down over the past couple of weeks, a development attributed…
ICS reaction to EU ETS shipping extension The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released a statement following the European…
Newbuilding contracting picks up pace Proman Shipping announced signing for a further two firm 50k MRs, with delivery of both…
LPG shipping stocks – what lies ahead? The year 2021 has been volatile for the LPG shipping industry. VLGC rates…
Technology is paving the way for the future of shipping Digitalization in shipping shouldn’t be regarded as a thing for…
In the second half of 2020, Americans, trapped at home by the pandemic, started buying weighted blankets, Crocs, giant fleece…
Ports & terminals vs shipping lines: do investors favour the latter? With hindsight, it can easily be illustrated that even…
Checks and balances on container rates In shipping there have been clear winners and loser in the global war against…
Lockdowns hinder the demolition market once again The ships’ recycling market has sustained a halt over the past days, as…
Dry bulk market dynamics shifting Demand for second hand dry bulk tonnage has been rising of late, with shipowners’ focus…
Global Maritime Industry Scrap prices should rise in order to attract more tonnage says shipbroker An underwhelming demolition market has…
Lack of tonnage prevalent in the demolition market Alack of tonnage is becoming evident in the ship recycling market, as…
Moody’s: global shipping industry’s strong performance in 2020 set to continue Although the container shipping industry was hit hard by…
Bio-lng fuel seen as ‘prime pathway’ to carbon neutrality The gradual introduction of bio-LNG alongside synthetic LNG is expected to…
New quality standard and ngo for dry bulk sector launched Supported by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Bimco,…
Global Maritime Industry Ocean shipping companies lead the fight against the empty container build-up The willingness of shipping lines to…
Dry bulk market expected to rebound during 2021 The dry bulk market could be heading towards a renewed wave of…
The shipping industry is one of the most traditional sectors of the economy. As the time passes and technology improves…
Tanker market looking for direction post-OPEC+ Shipping is eagerly awaiting for the impact of OPEC’s decision in the oil market…
Shipping bodies call on Jeff Bezos to take a stand for stranded seafarers at industry round table The leaders of…
Newbuilding activity showing signs of “life” Most of the activity these days is centered around the S&P market, with ship…
Dry bulkers in demand Dry bulk carriers have been in high demand recently, as ship owners looked to capitalize on…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””] This article is published in collaboration with Project Syndicate José María Figueres President of Costa…
– Country’s shipping industry tangled up in cumbersome regulations and a massive oversupply of vessels – Gwadar is an all…
Tankers steal the show among newbuilding contracting Ship owners turned to tanker ordering over the course of the past week.…
Ship owners looking for more deals in the dry bulk segment Ship owners are actively looking for more deals in…
An EU ETS for shipping would undermine a global GHG solution Yesterday the World Shipping Council published a paper highlighting…
The end of the US shipping tax exemption for Hong Kong On 19 August 2020, the US State Department announced…
Worldwide shipping industry “In the doldrums” International Experts revealed that few new vessels are built and the scrapping rate is…
“Sink or swim” In both China and India, international experts revealed that, percentage growth in the population moving into the…
“Knowing the ropes” International report revealed that with growth rates of 4percent in the Western world and 8percent in China…
The story that follows talks of three Pakistani sailors stranded on the Egyptian coast, served with jailed time and how…
*Full steam ahead The world economy is in good shape international experts revealed, and the growth rate continues to be…
*Fuel trends International experts revealed that the developments in the maritime fuel industry have become crucial for operators and cargo…
*Technology and energy efficiency Ballast water treatment technologies Many ballast water treatment systems are now available on the market and,…
*Environmental regulations Presently Shipping operates under a complex set of international and national regulations. Traditionally, the leaps in regulations have…
*Trends in the offshore market In the different research researchers revealed that this market is driven by the high price…
*Trends in the container market International Experts identified that this market is “the closest to the consumer” and, by its…
The coronavirus has presently affected more than 100,000 persons worldwide. This fast widespread of the virus impacts several business sectors…
*Trends in the dry bulk market International study revealed that the dominant factors for the dry bulk market are commodity…
While working on the project of building an electronic prime mover, Elon Musk postulated that, “if we drive down the…
*Trends in the tanker market International Experts revealed that the crude oil tanker market is currently suffering from a very…
Today’s businesses have increasingly become fast-paced. Highly demanding customers seek instant gratification on one side, and businesses, in a quest…
Shipping in peril from the coronavirus aftermath The shipping industry as a whole is in dire straits, as a result…
Older ships are being rushed to the scrapyards Amidst a major crisis like the current one, with most of China…
Demolition market off to a good start Ship owners have been more active in the demolition market this week, as…
As a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental…
Demolition market off to a good 2020 begin With the majority of shipping markets on a downward path, market delegates…
ABB presents recommendation for zero-emission marine technology ABB Marine & Ports delivered testimony in the US House of Representatives Committee…
How will technology shape the shipping industry in 2020? The impact of technology on the shipping industry will grow in…
Dry bulk newbuilding activity took a dive in 2019 While 2019 was a year of great turbulence in the dry…
2019 Ends with plethora of newbuilding and S&P deals Ship owners have sought to seal a number of deals prior…
Demolition market fired up Ships’ recycling activity has accelerated over the past couple of weeks, in what appears to be…
More green ship recycling under way Ships’ demolition activity has been on the rise over the last couple of weeks.…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index gains on stronger vessel demand The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates…
A.P. Moller — Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere. Maersk works to provide customers…
Recently at a conference for freight forwarders everyone jointly agreed: if you’re the fastest to quote, you win the customer.…
Maritime industry confronts boatload of environmental challenges Keeping up in a world hurtling toward the dawn of the IMO 2020…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Katharina Buchholz, Nov 8, 2019[/box] Parcel shipping is a booming business. Especially e-commerce has had a…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index sheds over 7pc to touch 4-month trough The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index falls on softer capesize demand The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Shippers looking to reduce the carbon footprint From higher-quality paint to state-of-the-art propellers: shipping companies are looking…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index hits one-week trough on sluggish demand The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Shipping confidence dips as trade wars intensify Confidence in the shipping industry fell in the past three…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index down for 6th straight session on sliding Panamax rates The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index hits one-month low The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index falls for tenth straight session The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates…
Shipping as one of the world’s most global businesses bodes well at the zenith of world monetary movement. Transportation is…
Eastern Alignment Projects Sr. No. Project Name Length (Km) Status Implementation Period 1 Khunjrab – Raikot including AttaAbad Lake 335…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY First LNG cargo leaves $15 bn site as US exports grow The first cargo of liquefied natural…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index at 5-1/2 years high The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose to its highest…
A nationwide campaign of Bahria University to promote blue economy And it is He who subjected the sea for you…
Pakistan is blessed with unlimited natural and marine resources. Pakistan’s 1,200 kilometers lengthy coastline with the Arabian Sea is a…
A nationwide campaign of Bahria University to promote country’s blue economy Recognition of the blue economy and smart shipping concept…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY US seaports record surging volumes on back of robust economy Many US sea ports achieved record or…
In the past, companies have tried to optimize and unearth efficiency gains through value chain integration. Reason was that it…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index slides for twelfth session on sluggish demand The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index extended…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Matt Davis Writer, The Big Think This article was originally published by Big Think[/box] The humble…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Weak iron-ore shipping demand drags down Baltic index The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell for…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index falls on sliding Capesize rates The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell for a…
The respective governments in Pakistan have been making efforts for the revival of the shipping industry since the early 1990s.…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index extends gains on Capesize, Panamax demand The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose on…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Ship operators cannot afford to turn a blind eye to cyber security The United States Coast Guard…