Since SS Ancon first crossed it in 1914, Panama Canal has been one of the foremost and busiest waterways in the world. Every day, around 40 ships cross between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean by the Panama Canal. However, because of the fact that the Pacific Ocean lies a little higher than the…
Smart port technologies aim to compound the workforce with pertinent skills and technology for better operations, and wiser solutions, facilitate the efficient movement of goods and help the provision of logistic shortcomings. Also, smart port technologies help better environmental conditions by minimizing the unfavourable impacts of port operations. What are those technologies that make…
In recognition of its coastal length, Turkey is one of the leading countries in the world. Due to its geopolitical characteristics, the sea route is consequential for Turkey in freight and passenger transportation. If we include all types of ports such as marinas, cargo ports etc, there are more than 180 ports in the country.…
Trials, cases, penalties, constitution, court… Common law terms are an integral part of our everyday life. But how about maritime and admiralty law? What do they stand for, and how different are they from each other and common law? If you are curious about it then let’s dive in. Differences Between Maritime and Admiralty Law…
Food crises were among the ravages of the Russia-Ukrania War. As so much the more in developing countries, adverse impacts were atrocious. To smother the extent of the food crisis, an agreement was signed in Istanbul on July 22, 2022. Here are the details of the establishment of a humanitarian maritime corridor that allows ships…
A short while ago, Danish biotech company Cysbio discovered a way to take off copper from the antifouling paints. The exploration has the potential to change the industry. But why is the concept so hope-inspiring? Without further ado, let’s dive into details. What is Antifouling Paint? Brand new vessels freshly delivered from the shipyard do…
Our species build ships. People in ancient times, without knowing each other like Polynesians or Ancient Egyptians simultaneously built ships for fishing, exploring or strengthening the fleet. Even now, children from all over the world are trying to make paper ships with their small hands yet with great imagination. Do you want to learn about…
One that confounds good and evil is an enemy to good, said statesman and economist Edmund Burke once. For the sake of nature, even though we do not know what is exactly good but we know what is certainly bad. For centuries, shipping relied on wind power yet since the 19th century it generally relies…
Maritime law refers to the regulations of the principal issues such as shipping trade, buying/selling of ships or prohibition of imported goods. Frankly, for the most part, maritime law is above our head. Even the attorneys who specialized in maritime law can feel perplexed when facing case documents. However, maritime laws also have an attractive…
Umpteen studies and articles indicate one specific conclusion: in the next ten years, China, most likely, will be the biggest economy in the world. The rise in exports in the last few decades paved the way for the expeditious rise of the Chinese economy on the world stage. Yet how outstanding is the influence of…