Europe-bound diesel, jet fuel cargoes divert from Red Sea
At least four tankers transporting diesel and jet fuel from the Middle East and India to Europe are taking the longer route around Africa to avoid the Red Sea, ship…
Perfect storm
Who could’ve known that Yemeni Houthis, battered and broken after almost a decade of ugly war, will light the fuse that, possibly, sparks a wider war and redefines the Middle…
Shippers bet on green methanol to cut emissions, supply lags
Container shippers are ordering vessels powered by methanol to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it will take years for renewable methanol output to meet demand and for costs to fall,…
Ukraine conflict fuels supply chain concerns
At a logistics expo in London this week, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominated discussions, rather than interest in the latest package-tracking devices or how to kick-start the sector after the…
Pandemic drives sea freight prices to record high
Container shipping prices have reached record highs some 18 months after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic which disrupted maritime logistics chains and drove demand sky-high. “We are basically running…
New fuel rules push shipowners to go green with LNG
Tough new rules on marine fuel are forcing shipowners to explore liquefied natural gas as a cleaner alternative and ports such as Gibraltar are preparing to offer upgraded refuelling facilities…
Copyright & IPO
Copyright can protect: literary works, including novels, instruction manuals, computer programs, song lyrics, newspaper articles and some types of database dramatic works, including dance or mime musical works artistic works,…
Effective use of mobile in social media
Why is social media so important? More people are using social media through their mobile phones, computers, and tablets than talking, calling, emailing and texting. Do you find this surprising?…
