The day of the Seafarers
Seafarers are Key Workers Seafarers are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, playing an essential role in maintaining the flow of vital goods, such as food, medicines, and medical supplies. However, the crisis has led to difficult working conditions for seafarers, including uncertainties and difficulties about port access, re-supply, crew changeovers, and repatriation. This […]
Incoterms 2020 Introduction
With the new rules set to come into force from first January 2020, shipping, logistics, supply chain, and freight professionals need to refresh their knowledge now if they want to be able to use the Incoterms 2020 confidently and without errors, come to the New Year. Some of the changes in the Incoterms 2020 rules […]
Tokyo and the Paris MoUs released an inspections questionnaire
Tokyo and the Paris MoUs released an inspections questionnaire to be used by the PSC officers on 1 September 2019 The Tokyo and the Paris MoUs have now released the questionnaire to be used by the port state control officers during inspections undertaken as part of the upcoming concentrated inspection campaign starting on 1 September […]
IMO Members Agree on 50 Pct. GHG Emissions Cut
Countries attending the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting in London agreed to require the shipping sector to reduce its emissions by at least 50 pct. by 2050 compared to 2008. “Today’s commitment by governments to require international shipping to decarbonize and at least halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is a welcome and potentially […]