Green team: the ports leading shipping’s sustainability drive
As the shipping industry continues to work with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other global stakeholders to manage the…
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Chris Lo
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Shipping’s role in Covid-19 vaccine logistics: key questions answered
With the approvals of three first-generation vaccines against Covid-19, the world can finally see the light at the end of…
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Damen and Echandia partner to scale up electric shipping
On the shipping industry’s voyage towards cleaner operations, a variety of options has emerged to help reduce emissions and steer…
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EU carbon market: plan to include shipping emissions rattles industry
In recent years, the shipping industry has been the only sector with no formal EU commitments to reduce greenhouse gas…
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Sanctions evasion: clamping down on deceptive shipping practices
Through the turbulent 20th century and up to today, international economic sanctions have become a familiar tool for a state…
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Port state control: targeted flag lists explained
In April, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) published its latest annual report on its port state control (PSC) activities,…
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Nanotechnology: four key applications in shipping
The shipping industry is often a showcase for sheer scale, from behemoth container mega-ships to the sprawling terminals that service…
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Human traffic: tackling people-smuggling at ports
Every so often, a momentous tragedy gives us a sobering glimpse into the clandestine network of human traffickers that constantly…
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Head to head: New cruise ships to watch in 2020
Joe Baker: Scarlet Lady is Virgin’s attempt to make cruise cool again They’re the company with a finger in every…
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Sickness at sea: responding to onboard outbreaks in the cruise sector
It’s a nightmare scenario for any cruise passenger: several days into a voyage, a stomach bug strikes, and passengers start…