A record low for shipping losses gave the industry reason to smile in 2019. However, fears that the Covid-19 pandemic and the resultant global economic downturn will lead to safety-related shortcomings and a rise in serious shipping incidents mean thos…
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The Battle of Marathon, the Sacking of Rome, Einstein developing his theory of General Relativity, the Great Depression, The Second World War, the birth of John B, the launch of the PlayStation 2. All are seismic events that have forged and influenced …
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Prices for dry bulk carriers could be on the rise, as the market has started to adapt to the realities of the COVID-19. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “it seems that what most of potential buyers expected to happen and man…
Demand For Dry Bulk Second Hand Tonnage is on the Rise Read More »
Prior to IMO 2020 there was a lot of conjecture mingled with a fair spattering of trepidation as to the perceived level of quality issues we would see with many stakeholders suggesting significant problems were on the horizon using analogies of our old…
Are bunkers too easy a target when problems alleged onboard vessels? Read More »
Gard has seen many claims arising from soya bean cargos transported from Brazil to China for damage and alleged damage at discharge. The claims are made by receivers and/or cargo insurers under bills of lading against the vessel and often involve very …
An expert’s view on the carriage of soya bean cargoes from Brazil to China Read More »