VGM losses are approximately US$6bn, but who’s counting?
Cargo losses as a result of improper weight declarations for cargo carried in containers were meant to have been solved with the introduction of...
ITF claims shipping lines are ignoring lashing rules
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Container ship operators, particularly in Europe and Canada, are allegedly flouting regulations and reneging on collective bargaining agreements (CBA) that are aimed at protecting...
Lashing rules upgrade imperative for container industry
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In September 2009 the Dutch ship model testing basin, Marin, published a comprehensive report called [email protected], detailing the issues with container lashing as a...
Shipowners and class take regulatory lead on fighting fires
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Last year was one of the toughest in container shipping’s history for cargo fires in terms of the number of incidents with insurers warning...
Transparency is key to safer seas
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Passengers boarding flights at almost any airport in the world today will be faced with significant security measures, including x-rays of luggage, scrutiny of...
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Chinese shipyards win giant container ship order
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MSC Rosa M damages Mumbai crane
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Taking the personal view for crew working on container shipping
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