2018 July 19

https://www.hafen-hamburg.de/en/

Shipping losses continue to fall but new cyber and climate risks and perennial human error problem threaten safety progress

Large shipping losses have declined by more than a third (38%) over the past decade, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE’s (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review 2018, with this downward trend continuing in 2017.Shipping losses continue to fall but new cyber and climate risks and perennial human error problem threaten safety progress

2018 July 18

https://www.portofamsterdam.com/

A World First in the Port of Amsterdam

In the port of Amsterdam the construction has started of a new facility that will convert non-recyclable plastic into fuel for the transport sector, which will cut down CO₂ emission by 57,000 tonnes per year.A World First in the Port of Amsterdam

2018 July 16

https://www.vikingline.com/

Viking Line: Popularity of summer cruises on the rise

The summer is traditionally a busy time for cruise companies. Based on Viking Line’s advance bookings, this summer’s cruises are selling even faster than last year. The extra departures to Tallinn increase the summer month capacity on the very popular route. The number of advance bookings for...Viking Line: Popularity of summer cruises on the rise

2018 July 12

https://www.marinelink.com/news/container-equipment-prices-put-pressure-439491

Maritime research consultancy shows container equipment prices put pressure on ship leasing

Container equipment rental rates and cash investment returns remain weak, despite last year’s recovery. But an earlier rise in container prices which lifted values to their highest level in five years will continue to put a dampener on returns, according to Drewry’s latest Container Census &...Maritime research consultancy shows container equipment prices put pressure on ship leasing

2018 July 11

https://www.marinelink.com/

Newbuild spending dropped sharply in Q2

Enthusiasm for newbuild orders across most shipping markets has started to wane after more than $10 billion dollars were committed in the first quarter of 2018, according to VesselsValue. The total committed to new deliveries is now the lowest since the start of 2016.Newbuild spending dropped sharply in Q2

2018 July 10

https://www.marinelink.com/news/subsea-robotics-renewables-439377

Robotics and autonomous systems for marine renewables

As the global fleet of offshore renewables fleet increases, ways to reduce the cost and increase the efficiency and safety of operations and maintenance work, using robotics and autonomous systems, will also grow. Elaine Maslin reports. Robotics and autonomous systems for marine renewables