The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is encouraging ships around the world to sound their horns when in port at 12.00 local time to remind Governments of the ongoing crew change crisis.The action comes ahead of a critical summit meeting led by the UK Government to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on crew changes.Addressing a webinar hosted by the UNs International Maritime Organization on Fri...
BIMCO has produced a COVID-19 Crew Change Clause for Time Charter Parties in response to the extraordinary circumstances faced by many owners whose crew have had to remain on board during the COVID-19 “lockdown” for periods often extending beyond their contracts of employment.Although travel restrictions are beginning to ease, there are still restrictions in many countries impacting on crew change...
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EUROPE – At the end of last week the European Commission released a White Paper aimed at establishing measures for a sustainable rail market in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Whilst admitting it cannot foresee how the crisis will continue to develop, the EC made it clear it understands that the effect will lead to a high number of insolvencies and liquidity problems for supply chain stakeholders r...
UK – The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has advised us that some roadworthiness testing dates will start to be allocated from next week for July. MOT tests were suspended from March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.A variety of critics had spoken out whilst tests were suspended expressing fears that the policy might allow unroadworthy heavy goods vehicles out on the highway with the potential to cause...
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UK – A significant contribution to the safe shipment of liquefied gas has been recognised by the countrys longest running engineering prize, the MacRobert Award, which is overseen by the Royal Academy of Engineering. Babcock Liquid Gas Equipment (LGE) has been shortlisted for its innovative ecoSMRT? technology that significantly improves the efficiency of carrying Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).Babco...
This year, the annual Day of the Seafarer (DotS) will be celebrating its 10th anniversary on 25 June.2020 campaign – Seafarers are Key WorkersSeafarers are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, playing an essential role in maintaining the flow of vital goods, such as food, medicines and medical supplies. However, the crisis has led to difficult working conditions for seafarers, including unce...
Chinas index of export container transport edged up in the past week, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.The average China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) stood at 842.6, up 0.4 percent from a week earlier, according to the exchange.The sub-reading for the W/C America service led the increase with a week-on-week growth of 4.6 percent, followed by those for Mediterranean service and Kor...
1.Chinas marine fuel futures contract that debuts on Monday on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) is likely to attract strong interest.2.The reemergence of COVID-19 cases in Beijing is expected to dampen oil demand as flights are canceled.3.A marine ranching platform equipped with a 5G communication base station was delivered to Changdao Island, Yantai.4.Chinas index of export contai...
“Although this small recovery does not promise a full rebound any time soon, in a number of markets some guarded optimism may be justified.”Ocean freight rates on key transpacific lanes have risen strongly in the last week, as an increase in demand continues to meet restricted capacity.Digital rates specialist Freightos noted that China-US East Coast prices have exceeded $3,000/FEU for the first t...
Air freight load factors rose to a new high in the week to 14 June thanks to aweek-over-week reduction in capacity in the past three weeks combined with a slight rebound in air freight volumes in the first two weeks of June, according to new figures from CLIVE Data Services.According to the latest figures from the air freight data specialist,air freight load factors – usingCLIVE’s‘dynamic load fac...
Freight forwarders and their customers are adapting to a fast-changing air freight environment, with some continuing to operate substantial COVID-19 air charter programmes while others report a slowing in global demand in recent weeks for urgent PPE shipments and a relatively high level of ‘passenger-freighter’ operations helping to limit the need for cargo charter flights, although some ‘passenge...
LNG spot prices in Asian markets have fallen further, but China may cut LNG imports in the third quarter due to sluggish demand. The price decline also hit domestic LNG producers.According to data released by Shanghai Petroleum and Natural Gas Exchange (SHPGX) on Wednesday, Chinas comprehensive import price index for liquefied natural gas (LNG) rose to 2,647 yuan ($373.5) per ton, up 587 yuan, or ...
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China-US West Coast ocean rates have climbed 17% in the past week due to tight capacity and an “unexpected” jump in demand, lifting rates to their highest level since January 2019, according to digital rates specialist Freightos.China-US West Coast prices jumped 17% since last week to an average of $2,160 per FEU, according to the FBX01 Daily index, lifting rates 48% higher than at this time last ...
Chinas imports of both semi-finished and finished steel products surged in April, as prices and demand in China were stronger than in other markets. The strong imports are likely to continue into Q3, as import orders placed by Chinese buyers have remained robust in June.China imported 1.076 million mt of billet and 0.995 million mt of slab over January-April, soaring from just 70,000 mt and 20,000...
Chinas index of export container transport edged down in the past week, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.The average China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) stood at 839.19, down 0.2 percent from a week earlier, according to the exchange.The sub-reading for the Southeast Asia service led the increase with a week-on-week growth of 2.3 percent, followed by those for Australia/New Zealand...
The importance of collaboration between all maritime sectors has been thrown into the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic and will be needed more than ever in the recovery phase, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim told a webinar on ship-shore relations. Mr. Lim highlighted ongoing challenges, including the need for crew changeovers for some 150,000 seafarers who need to leave their ships. However...
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