Shipping is a global industry that has been in the world of commerce since ancient times. But most people know little about it. Let’s take a look some interesting facts below; 1- 90% of the world’s goods transported by the international shipping industry. 2- It is the most affordable means of transportation for international import…
With the aim of combating climate change, the EU Commission is revising the EU ETS directive in line with the European Green Deal. Their plans to include international shipping emissions for the first time. About the EU Emissions Trading System ETS operates in all EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (EEA-EFTA countries), It limits…
The growth momentum in the cruise industry, which has been increasing for years, has stalled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Can the industry recover this year and what expected in the long run? One of the first alarms of Covid-19 came from the deck of the cruise ship Diamond Princess. More than 700 passengers aboard…
Seafarers’ COVID-19 vaccines need to prioritized. The amid concerns that a lack of vaccines for crew members could leave global supply chains vulnerable. As of March, UN officials had issued a joint statement. All United Nations Member States have to focus on seafarers’s COVID-19 immunization programmes. The race between virus and vaccine continues. The International…
Coronavirus outbreak triggers shipping container crisis. Container market risks chaos to 2022 after Covid-19 outbreak in China The existing demand is currently outpacing the supply in the container market. There are only two companies in the world that build and sell shipping containers, and both are in China. Rental and shipping costs have also increased.…
Ships have long been an important part of human history. In this article, we present 10 of the greatest, unique historical ships of all time. In the past, shipping was the only method to transport goods and supplies around the world. During the war, ships were also an integral part of strategy and tactics. In…
90% of food, fuel, raw materials and finished goods in the world are delivered by sea. For this reason, the safety of seafarers is a very important issue in the maritime industry. Let’s take a look at Seafarers Safety in details. Shipping is one of the biggest and risky sectors of international trade in the…
If your dream job is to work in an immense blue sea, a career in the maritime industry may be the ideal choice for you. The sea world has many employment opportunities in itself. After globalization and increased communication between countries; Shipping industry is an important part of international trade and logistics. More than 90%…
Let’s take a look at favorite quotes about ships and the maritime industry. People working in maritime industry are one of the most extraordinary people. They are all brave explorers, dreamers and pioneers. During the adventures on the sea voyage, some quotes and words about the sea give us many messages. These quotes about the…
In 2009, we met with the Hazardous Material Regulations. Let’s take a look at the management of dangerous goods in ships; details, sanctions and the situation about it. What is Inventory Hazardous Material(IHM)? The Inventory Hazardous Material Regulations, Maritime_Transportation_of_Hazmat is a document that indicates the location, type and amount of all hazardous substances. (asbestos, PCB,…