BIFA: high rates and tight capacity here to stay
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has reported that rates in the container shipping market are likely to remain high and could possibly increase, with little change expected for coming months or possibly years.
BIMCO and ICS warn of officer shortage
The shipping industry must significantly increase recruitment and training levels if it is to avoid a serious shortage in the number of officers by 2026, warn BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in the Seafarer Workforce Report.
Drewry adds steering group
Drewry has launched a steering group of shipmanagers to support the development of its flagship Ship Operating Costs Annual Review & Forecast report and to share best practice.
Construction of electric tug progresses
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has reached a milestone in the construction of its first fully electric RSD-E Tug 2513 with the installation of the tug’s batteries.
AAL names South Korean agent
AAL Shipping has appointed multipurpose and heavy lift specialist Wallem Korea as its exclusive commercial and port agent in South Korea.
Jumbo-SAL-Alliance progresses in China
Jumbo China and SAL Heavy Lift’s team in Shanghai have started operating under one roof as the two heavy lift shipping giants strengthen the recently launched Jumbo-SAL-Alliance.