IMO joins forces with key stakeholders to support flow of trade by ship

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) joined forces with the World Customs Organization, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and the International Standards Organization to support the FAL Convention, boosting ship's digital connectivity and supporting flow of trade by ship.

India faces delays in ship handling

India is on lockdown until 3rd May 2020, with Peter Deubet, Head of the Hamburg Representative Office Mumbai, and his colleague Lea Miram, Hamburg Business Manager in Mumbai, reporting that logistics costs for the transport of goods are expected to rise.

A letter to the stakeholders of the world maritime industry

A proposal for the successful implementation of the laws and regulations adopted by the International Maritime Organization

Micro Electro-Mechanical developments to improve shipping industry

An EU Study was released concerning research being conducted in "Micro Electro-Mechanical" (MEM) technology, including progression towards new semiconductors with greater capacity, providing many opportunities for the maritime sector.

Do you know what happens to a ship when it’s too old to sail anymore?

The average lifespan of a ship is 25-30 years. After this span, the ship may become too expensive to operate, but most importantly, to become unseaworthy putting human safety at risk. So, have you ever wondered what happens to a ship when it is too old to sail?

Port of Rotterdam prepared for Brexit’s consequences

Following UK's exit from the European Union on 31 January 2020, Port of Rotterdam expressed its concerns about its trade relationship with the UK. Depending on the terms agreed, the free trade will bring new formalities, tariffs, quality regulations and environmental standards.

Four dead after tanker fire in Persian Gulf

After a fire broke out on the Zoya 1, off the Strait of Hormuz, four people were killed, in spite of initial information that claimed that the crew had been rescued. The fire occurred 34 kilometers (21 miles) off Sharjah.

Iran registers 54% growth in private port investments

The private sector has signed investment contracts worth 54,982 billion rials ($407 million) with Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran for the development of Iranian ports during the 10 months to Jan. 20, according to a PMO official.

NYK Examines Concept of Using Ammonia as Marine Fuel

At the first symposium of the Green Ammonia Consortium (GAC)* on January 22, NYK presented its approach of using ammonia as marine fuel for zero-emission ships.

India doubles budget for Chabahar development project

India has doubled the allocated funding for the development of Iran’s Chabahar port in its national budget bill for 2020, Times of India reported on Saturday.