For the second time since October, the Shell refinery at Pulau Bukom, Singapore has sprung a leak. This time, a processing unit released oil products into the marine environment via its cooling water system. On December 27, Shell told the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and National Environment Agency (NEA) that it […]
The Suez Canal Authority released images of a successful two-way traffic test in the southern part of the seaway. The Canal Authority is continuing to push forward with its efforts to improve navigation in the canal and capacity despite the year-long disruptions due to the Houthi attacks on shipping south of the Canal. The latest […]
The Maritime Administration Department of the South American country of Guyana declared that five tankers recently sanctioned by the United States are “false and fraudulent registrations.” The government reports it is aware of the operation saying the perpetrators are targeting several countries and that it has alerted maritime authorities. The U.S. Department of the […]
The local Louisiana police are reporting that five crewmembers were rescued from the Mississippi River after their vessel collided with a bulker moving upriver on Sunday night, December 29. The five crewmembers were all taken to a local hospital by the first responders. Sheriff Greg Champagne of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office which covers […]
In air cargo, Freightos Air Index data show that transpacific rates eased to US$5.67/kg last week from highs of around US$7.00/kg earlier in December as peak season for air closes. China – Europe prices came down to about US$4.25/kg after surpassing the US$5.00/kg level earlier in the month and transatlantic prices are down to US$2.30/kg […]
Kazakhstan’s Alpha Sky has successfully completed its maiden flight connecting China and Europe. The carrier’s Boeing 757-200F transported 27 tonnes of e-commerce goods from Urumqi, China, to Bucharest, Romania, with a stopover at Hazret Sultan Airport, its home base in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, located at the heart of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). “This route […]
Envirotainer, the specialist in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, has partnered with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) to support the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF, a cleaner alternative to traditional jet fuel, plays a crucial role in minimising the carbon footprint of air transport. By investing in SAF through AFKLMP Cargo’s Sustainable […]
The Slovak Ministry of Defense has signed a Letter of Intent with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, paving the way for a deeper industrial cooperation between the two countries. During this visit to Brazil, the Slovak Minister of Defense acknowledged that the Embraer C-390 is the option that better fits Slovakia’s future military transport requirements. […]
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has advanced its digital landscape for cargo operations, with the introduction of eQuote. Empowering customers with real-time data and information for a seamless booking experience, the launch marks a significant milestone on the airline’s long-standing digitisation strategy, which aims to enhance customer experience, streamline […]
The toll from the sinking of a domestic ro/ro freighter at Port-au-Prince, Haiti continues to rise as search efforts continue, according to local media. On December 23, the freighter Maelys II listed to port and capsized at Port-au-Prince’s Varreux Terminal, coming to a rest on her port side. There were 34 trucks aboard at the time […]
[By Greg Breed and Peter Corkerton] Southern right whales have lifespans that reach well past 100 years, and 10% may live past 130 years, according to our new research published in the journal Science Advances. Some of these whales may live to 150. This lifespan is almost double the 70-80 years they are conventionally believed to […]
The Indian government’s ambition to promote domestic shipbuilding has received a major boost from the private sector. Last week, the Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) placed an order for eight 70-ton bollard pull harbor tugs at Kerala’s Cochin Shipyard. This is one of APSEZ’s largest orders in an Indian shipyard. The […]
