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Bulk cargo in jumbo bags – understanding the risks

Jumbo bagsJumbo bags, also known as Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), are industrial containers designed for bulk materials. They typically hold 500 kg to...

Brazil judge rejects Maersk request to alter $1 billion port auction

A Brazilian judge has rejected a request by Danish shipping group Maersk to suspend a bidding process for the Tecon 10 terminal at Brazil’s...

Safe implementation of decarbonization technologies

Safety considerations should be part of every decision to adopt a particular technology or modify a vessel. While some technical efficiency enhancements, such as...

Union of Greek Shipowners: The companies and entities behind the magnificent scholarship program

The Greek shipping family, through its institutional representative body, has been a timeless supporter of Greek society. Especially in recent years, the solidarity of...

Indian Firm Ships Explosive Compound to Russia Despite US Threats of Sanctions

An Indian company shipped $1.4 million worth of an explosive compound with military uses to Russia in December, according to Indian customs data seen...

Greece invites Libya for maritime zone talks to ease tensions

Greece has invited Libya's internationally recognised government in Tripoli to start talks on demarcating exclusive economic zones in the Mediterranean Sea, Prime Minister Kyriakos...

CMA CGM Phoenix Becomes Largest Containership Ever to Fly U.S. Flag

The Neo-Panamax vessel, previously registered in Singapore, measures 1,079 feet long and 151 feet wide, with a gross tonnage of 110,000 GT and summer...

Losses of shipping containers at sea: Causes, consequences and preventive measures

The loss of shipping containers at sea is an issue that has long concerned the international maritime community. These incidents are related to the...

Sugar cargoes: What to watch out for during sea transport

Sugar is one of the most widely traded agricultural products in global commerce, with its transportation primarily carried out via bulk carriers. Although, according...

Malaria: What sailors need to know

As ships operate in every corner of the planet, crews occasionally visit areas with increased health risks. One of the most serious is malaria,...
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