BPA has called for a new debate on a free ports policy following a report from trade specialists Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP.
Archives for September 2017
Moore Stephens: Fifth Successive Year Of Decline In Operating Costs
International accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens says total annual operating costs in the shipping industry fell by an average of 1.1% in 2016.
UN Maritime Agency Spotlights Link Between Shipping And Sustainable Development
Marking the World Maritime Day, UN maritime agency highlighted contributions the shipping industry can make to the achievement of the global development goals.
Norwegian Company Agrees To Plead Guilty And Pay $21M Criminal Fine
A Norwegian corporation has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $21 million criminal fine for its involvement in a conspiracy to fix prices, allocate customers, and rig bids.
MOL LNG Carrier Rescues Castaways Off Port Moresby
MOL announced that on September 18, the MOL-operated LNG carrier Papua safely rescued four yachtsmen off Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Department Of Homeland Security Approves Waiver Of Jones Act
In recognition of the severe impacts on Puerto Rico from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary approved a waiver of the federal Jones Act.
Royal Caribbean International Named “Best Cruise Operator” For 10th Consecutive Year
The company was presented the award at the 28th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2017 ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand this evening.
MOL Names The World’s Largest FSRU “Challenger”
MOL announced that a naming ceremony for the MOL FSRU Challenger was held at the Okpo shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding in Korea on September 28.
Panama Canal Announces Expectations For Upcoming 2017-2018 Cruise Season
The Panama Canal announced that it expects to receive approximately 235 cruise ships through the Panamax and Neopanamax Locks during the upcoming 2017-2018 cruise season.