All articles by Chris Lo

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…
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…
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…
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…
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…

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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…