Piracy – An Evolving Threat
Piracy in Somalia is making a comeback and the Gulf of Guinea remains the world’s most active hotspot for crew kidnappings, latest data shows.
Watch: Djibouti Opens Most Advanced Port In Africa
The new 690 hectare facility is equipped with ultra-modern facilities that can accommodate 100,000 dwt vessels and this USD$590M project was started in 2015.
Infographic: Norway As A Ship Owning Nation
Nor-shipping, one of the most important maritime events, attracts people from around the globe. On this occasion, VesselsValue has put together an infographic looking at Norway as a ship owning nation.
Watch: 2 Shocking Explosions In Shipyards Of Cartagena
Investigations are underway for two explosions in shipyards of Cartagena which killed at least six people and injured 22 others. Watch the video.
Watch: How The IMO Polar Code Supports Safe And Eco-Friendly Shipping
To make the new film about the Polar Code, an IMO team visited the Ocean Diamond en voyage in the Antarctic.
Watch: How Sustainable Cargo Handling Will Look In 2060
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has revised its vision for Port 2060 and is launching a new video to depict how the sustainable future of cargo handling will look like in the year 2060.
Watch: IMO Announces Theme For Seafarer’s Day 2017
In less than two months, the Day of the Seafarer 2017 will be celebrated across the globe with a special focus on ports and seafarer centres.
Infographic: North America Freight Numbers In 2016
In total, the value of all cross-border cargo movement between the US and its NAFTA partners Canada and Mexico fell 3.4% to $1.069 trillion.