With the holiday season right around the corner, the demand for space on container vessels around the world is skyrocketing. E-commerce has been influenced this demand increased demand, while increasing freight rates as well. Ports on both coasts are showing the best numbers ever seen. Read more below:
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Container Volumes Shipped to the U.S. Surge After Coronavirus Downturn
The bunker fuel oil spill that occurred in Venezuela has greatly affected both the ocean and various industries in many ways, including the global shipping industry. Read more below on how this spill is very similar to Mauritius, and what has been affected:
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Oil Spill August: What Two Major Oil Spills In Venezuela And Mauritius Now Mean For The World
From the early 1900s until now, the modernization of women’s role in the Navy has severely progressed. From the 20 Navy Nurse Corps in 1908, to making up 20% of the Navy today, women play a major role in serving their country. Read more below on the August 26th celebration of National Women's Equality Day and the Navy:
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In the Navy, Every Day is Women’s Equality Day
At the end of 2019, experts predicted that the new IMO-2020 regulations would increase cost of fuel, which would affect shipping schedules and cost of transporting product. However, with the unpredictable events that arose in 2020, this prediction took a major turn. Read more below on how blanked sailings elevated, and fuel prices decreased:
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IMO-2020: The sky wasn’t falling
Africa is an essential continent when it comes to logistics and supply chain. With 16 landlock countries, Africa’s ports are a key component to its imports. Along with this, China has extended its SGR in Africa, and is expected to be completed by August 2021. Read more below about the Mombasa Port and its recent modernization:
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Modernization Milestones at Mombasa Port, East Africa's Regional Hub
With the global supply chain fluctuating every day, one thing that must remain stable is the use of energy and reducing emissions. Read more below on director of Blue Economy at DNV GL, Jennifer States, views and ideas.
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DNV GL expert testifies before a U.S. Congressional Committee on how collaboration across sectors is the key to accelerating clean energy innovation - DNV GL
