To state the obvious: Ships, being large and slow, are extremely energy efficient at carrying cargo when compared to trucks, trains and aircrafts. Therefore, comparing different modes of transportation, shipping is the most environmentally friendly. St…
Container xChange, a leading authority in the shipping industry, released its second annual “2023 Shipping Industry Trends and Future of Shipping in 2024” report. The report gives an analysis of the key impacts that shaped the container shi…
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Shipping is about to enter a new period of structural reforms, as a result of the implementation of the EU ETS across the industry, starting next year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “as 2024 approaches, the maritime indus…
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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, and the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), which represents the global bunker industry, have submitted a joint proposal to the shipping…
Salaries are rising by at least 10% as the crew employment market tips in the favour of seafarers, reveals Danica Crewing Specialists as it announces the findings of its 2023 Seafarers’ Survey. Across senior officer ranks salaries have increased some 1…