Japan's 100% Biofuel Supply Trial Starts
Production of Neste Renewable Diesel, a 100% renewable fuel, uses livestock & used cooking oil otherwise discarded by the food sector.
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PIL To Use Hazcheck Detect To Stamp Out Suspicious Cargoes
Pacific International Lines of Singapore decides to use the Hazcheck Detect cargo screening tool in an effort to identify dangerous shipments.
Prison Sentence for Captain for Transporting Harmful Trash
Belize-flagged Cramoil Equity was reportedly transporting hazardous trash without permission when the Batam Port Authority received a tip.
Deal Struck to Put an End to the Daewoo Shipyard Strike
Since June 2 120+ unionized DSME subcontractors have occupied a sit-in at the Okpo shipyard on Geoje Island calling for a 30 percent pay increase
Two Identically Numbered Containers at Chattogram Port
Two containers bearing the same distinctive number landed at the Chattogram port. The incident was discovered by the port's computerized CTMS.
Held Russian Cargo Ship Released
The Kerala high court ordered the release of a Russian cargo ship on Wednesday after the parties reached a resolution through negotiation.
Chinese Chief Officer Chosen for IMO Gallantry Award
Bo Xu Chief Officer of Oil Tanker Xian Qiao 502 to be honored with 2022 International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.
Singapore Bunker Sales Responsible for 40% SE Asia Pollution
The ICCT has released a white paper on greenhouse gas (GHG) air and water pollution linked to marine fuel sales. in the Singaporean Port.
First Container Ship Link from Scotland to China Launched
Intro of new direct connection from Scotland to China and vice versa is expected to benefit Scottish industries like food and drink.
Member of Abandoned Indian Crew in Sri Lanka Tragically Dies
The cook drowned in March 2022. He fell into the sea when he attempted to negotiate the ship’s badly damaged gangway to go ashore.
China Exports Recovers, Global Risks Weaken
As factories hopped-up after COVID lifting lockdown China’s exports increased at highest speed in 5 months in June. But rocky roads are ahead.
Singapore Still World's Top Maritime Hub
Singapore keeps status as the top maritime hub for the 9th consecutive year in the Xinhua-Baltic Int. Shipping Centre Development Index Report