Validating Bed Bath & Beyond’s Price-Gouging Claims against Ocean Carriers
Some ocean carrier contracts are not worth the paper they were written on. Is BB&B valid in their price-gouging claims? Trouble is brewing between a bankrupt US retail giant an
Sea Freight Security: Protecting Cargo on the High Seas
Ensuring the Safety of Cargo Shipments In today’s global economy, sea freight plays a crucial role in the transportation of goods across vast distances. As millions of tons
Logistics and Sustainability: Balancing Environmental and Economic Objectives
Logistics and sustainability are two key components of a successful and responsible business model in today’s world. Logistics refers to the management of the flow of goods a
Hydrogen Fueled Product Tanker Awarded Grant
A Swedish company has just been awarded $5.3 million in grant money from the European Union to develop the first hydrogen fueled product tanker of its kind. The project aims
Battery-Powered Ships funded By Norwegian Government
The Norwegian government was to reach net zero carbon emissions across all industries and so have begun investing in battery-powered ships. Recently the government has invested mor
The Vertom Patty: Hybrid-Electric Shortsea Vessel
There’s a new Hybrid-Electric Shortsea vessel on the market and her name is Vertom Patty. Thecla Bodewes Shipyards, located in The Netherlands, a Dutch shortsea shipping co
Green Shipping Corridors Pledged By UK, US, Norway and Netherlands
As decarbonisation becomes more and more of a hot topic, the UK, US, Norway and the Netherlands have pledged to roll out green shipping corridors. The aim of this agreement is to b
Lower Volumes of Shipping Predicted
As the Ukraine war continues, lower volumes of shipping have been predicted due to the softening demand in the global ocean freight sector. The DP World reported, in its recent upd
Ammonia Bunker Vessels in Development
Currently there are two companies reported to be working on some of maritime industry’s first ammonia bunker vessels. The industry is continuing to highlight the potential of amm
Eco-friendly VLCC – A World First
In September China received the first delivery today from an eco-friendly VLCC, a world first. This supertanker has been fitted with four rigid sails to reduce carbon emissions. Ot
