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…
This morning on March 28, Turkish security forces neutralized a naval mine off Igneada, near the border with Bulgaria. Following the incident, Turkish fishing vessels have been prohibited from operating in the Black Sea until further notice. The sightings of further mines are possible in the coming weeks, resulting in localized disruptions to shipping. The…
Is 2022 smoother than 2021? The quickest answer is ‘no’. Following the tumultuous year of 2021, the new year could have remediated the issues yet recent developments and ongoing war only worsened the scenario in dire straits. Let’s get into details in regard to freight rates. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Report…
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is getting more and more grisly each passing day. Inevitably, there will be remarkable alterations in the shipping industry too. Let’s take a look at the situation on our blog. The Black Sea, in the heart of the infight, is a pivotal transition point for agricultural and oil-related…
What is worth fighting for? For recognition, rights, freedom or equality. Women’s rights are a mixture of all. March 8 International Women’s Day is simultaneously a homage and awareness of the heroes of this long-standing struggle. Hereby, we want to introduce some of the important figures that changed maritime history historically dominated by men. This…
The bridges are not just the way of getting A to B. Something is intriguing about them. Here are the ten examples out of countless impressive bridges in the world. Occasionally the history behind them or marvellous engineering brings them alive. For instance, sometimes when you cross the bridge you not only change your position…
New year, new hopes. However, after a turbulent year concerning port congestions, 2022 still does not seem to be the year of redress. Port congestion is a worth considering problem for industry, thanks to some websites you can even keep with the ongoing situation. The fact remains that experts are not completely worrywart about the…
The technology called autonomous renders unmanned operation possible for any given sector, maritime is no exception. Let’s take a look at how exactly the autonomy affects the shipping industry. Shipbuilding dates back thousands of years. Even since the Ancient Egyptians, ships were the home of mankind who has an urge to conquer the unknown, desire…
The fact that 90% of world trade is done by ships provides many career opportunities in the world of maritime. Let’s take a look at the basics of career planning in the industry. The global market continues to increase with the effect of Covid. As international trade increases worldwide, so does the demand for shipping.…
Major sectors of the maritime industry are investing in LNG fueled vessels. Let’s take a look at the situation. LNG is the only commercial viable alternative to conventional marine fuels for deep-sea transportation. LNG-powered vessels are one of the options that meet reduced emissions requirements. For this reason, major sectors of the maritime industry are investing…