“If things are managed properly, we can prevent a lot of these losses.” – Mike Brews, IUMI.
“Deteriorating regional security climate” could expose seafarers to direct harm. – Advisory
The update follows a Houthi undertaking that it will cease commercial vessel attacks.
The MSC Rifaya is 400 metres in length and has capacity of 19 466 TEUs.
Four crew members are still missing and two were seriously injured after the on-board explosion.
In Europe, port congestion remains a critical issue with many carriers avoiding Rotterdam.
Transnet signed a R285 million agreement with Grindrod Eyamakhosi Joint Venture to develop a new Richards Bay container handling facility.
Hundreds of seafarers were left unpaid and without food, water or access to ports – often for months at a time.
A second tug with advanced firefighting capabilities is being mobilised to attend the scene of the fire.
The shipping line has pioneered with Nike as its first customer to use the 100% electric vessel.
Shipping, tourism, fisheries, and marine energy accounted for 7% of global trade in 2023.
