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India Fines Japanese Car Carrier Companies For Violation Of Competition Act
Authorities in India have fined Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and Nissan Motor Car Carrier Company for having created and operated a cartel impacting the maritime motor…
US Port Faces 90 Containers Daily Vandalisation, Theft – Union
A daily theft and vandalisation of about ninety containers usually occurred at the Los Angeles port , rail operator Union Pacific has disclosed.
Intermodal freight trains passing through Los Angeles' Lincoln Heights…
EEZ: S’Africa Launches Falcon 9 Satellite To Monitor Coastal Shipping Activities
South Africa’s Maritime Authorities have concluded plans to launch Falcon 9 rocket into space as part of efforts to monitor shipping activities in her territorial waters.
The launching this Thursday, will open a new page for the…
RECAAP: Singapore Records 50% Pirate Attacks On Ships Along Asia Waters In 2021
The Singapore Straits accounted for over half of all piracy and armed robbery incidents against ships in 2021, according to the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC).
Presenting its annual report ReCAAP said there were total of 82…
Panama Seaports Record 8.62 TEUs Growth In 2021
Panamanian seaports have posted record growth and cargo volume in 2021 reaching 8.62m teu and increase of 11.5% compared to 7.73m teu the year before.
It was also the first time Panama passed the 8m teu milestone.
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ONE Vessel Lost 60 TEUs Overboard,As 80 Others Damaged
Motor Vessel Madrid Bridge belonging to Ocean Network Express (ONE) has lost about 60 containers overboard with a further 80 damaged.
The 13,900 teu Madrid Bridge suffered a container collapse on 7 January in the North Atlantic while…
Ghana To Fine Ship Owners $3,500 Over Unvaccinated Crew
Authorities in Ghana have indicated strong interest to fine vessels that have unvaccinated crew or passengers onboard with $3,500 .
Many international seafarers remain unvaccinated due to slow rollouts in their home…
DP World To Construct $1b TEU Port In Senegal
DP World and the Government of Senegal have laid the foundation stone to mark the start of the construction of the new 1.2m teu-Port of Ndayane, 50 km from the existing port of Dakar.
The investment of more than $1bn…
Hapag-Lloyd Introduces Software To Detect Dangerous Cargo Aboard Ships
Hapag-Lloyd has introduced a software aimed to prevent the improper loading of dangerous cargoes onto vessels, thereby improving safety and reducing the occurrence of container fires.
The shipping line has also inked…
Panama Issues Over 255,714 Electronic Certificates To Seafarers
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) said it has issued 255 ,714 electronic certificates between December, 2020, until November 30, 2021.
According to a statement by the Panama Maritime Authority, some certificates and documents are still…