All Insight articles – Page 27
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NewsShipping confidence hits four-year high
In the three months to end-February 2018, shipping confidence reached a four-year high, according to international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens.
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NewsSC&RA launches UPT2021 initiative
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has launched the Uniform Permit Transport 2021 (UPT2021) initiative, which aims to establish harmonisation in weight allowances and permitting systems across all 50 US states.
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NewsCompromise needed for IMO strategy
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has urged governments to compromise in order to help the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agree on a strategy for the further reduction of CO2 emissions in the shipping industry.
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Steel tariffs threaten global shipping
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) has warned that while the USA's metals tariff will have a limited impact on most international bulk trades, it could have a negative impact on global shipping.
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NewsIMO's fuel data reporting now in force
The mandatory fuel consumption data collection system for international shipping, adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in October 2017, has now entered into force, requiring ships above 5,000 gwt to start collecting and repo
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NewsESTA and FEM summit puts safety in focus
The third ESTA and FEM Experts Summit, held in Hamburg on March 6, brought together industry speakers from across the wind energy supply chain to discuss the safety and standards in onshore wind farm construction.
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NewsArctic shipping and the Northern Sea Route
Mariners have long sought viable east-west routes across the roof of the world as an alternative to traditional routes. Keith Wallis analyses how the Northern Sea Route is becoming an increasingly viable shipping lane.
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NewsNo delay for Sulphur Cap implementation
Kim Yeon-tae, executive director of the Korean Register is unequivocal when he states that the chances of postponing the Sulphur Cap 2020, "are very, very small".
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SafeWaters expands insurance offering
SafeWaters Underwriting Managers has entered a delegated authority underwriting agreement to provide the US and Latin American markets with an expanded insurance offering of ocean marine products, backed by Aspen Insurance.
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AAPA pleased with Trump's infrastructure plan
President Donald Trump has called on Congress to pass his long-awaited national infrastructure rebuilding plan, which proposes allocating USD200 billion for direct federal spending for US infrastructure over the next ten years.
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NewsIMO agrees carriage ban of non-compliant fuels
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to move forward with a ban on the carriage of fuel oil for use on board ships, when that fuel oil is not compliant with pending sulphur limits.
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NewsInsurers warn on sulphur cap
As the IMO's 2020 sulphur cap draws closer, insurance broker Marsh has emphasised that non-compliance with the regulations could allow a ship to be declared unseaworthy, threatening to invalidate liability insurance cover.
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NewsDrewry - brighter future for MPVs
According to Drewry Maritime Research, the economics suggest that the multipurpose (MPV) shipping sector should be performing much better than it actually is. Demand growth has been steady, outstripping the supply of new vessels. However, own
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News2017: a year of upheaval in heavy lift and multipurpose shipping
2017 proved to be another tough year for the heavy lift and project forwarding sector, as HLPFI reported in the January/February 2018 edition.
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Calls for carriage ban of non-compliant fuels
Environmental organisations have teamed up with international shipping associations to call for a carriage ban of non-compliant marine fuels when the global 0.5 percent sulphur cap takes effect in 2020.
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NewsThomas Miller acquires Brookes Bell
UK-based insurance provider Thomas Miller has acquired marine consultancy Brookes Bell for an undisclosed amount.
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NewsTruck emission rules set to tighten
From January 1, 2019, there will be a requirement that all newly produced trucks within the EU will have to have their CO2 emissions and fuel consumption determined and declared.
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NewsMalin Integrated Solutions launches
Scotland's Malin Group has formed a joint venture with Marint (Offshore Services) and Dixon Marine Consulting (DMC).
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NewsTransformative year ahead for ports
International law firm Ince & Co has advised port operators to expect a year of transformation in 2018.
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NewsBIMCO advises cautious optimism
The Baltic International Maritime Council (BIMCO) has warned that while 2017 was a year of change, much of it for the better, a cautious approach is still needed for 2018 to maintain the progress already achieved.