Europe risks losing a million maritime jobs
SEA Europe, the shipyards and maritime equipment association, has warned that Europe risks losing its place as maritime hub as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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IMO calls for seafarer exemption throughout pandemic
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has echoed calls from the shipping industry for governments to keep shipping and supply chains open and grant special travel exemptions to seafarers in response to the COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic.
COVID-19 makes blank sailings jump and TEU crash
The COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic has made TEU traffic fall by 23% in Asian shipping lanes since the start of 2020, according to Ocean Insights.
Wartsila delivers ‘essential enabler’ for autonomous vessels
Technology company Wartsila has delivered what it calls "an essential enabler for the testing of autonomous vessels" to the Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) in Finland.
Kalmar to supply Turkish terminal with new RTGs
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement with TCEEGE Konteyner Terminal İşletmeleri A.Ş. (TCEEGE) in Turkey to supply two Kalmar diesel-electric rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, according to a statement.
Port of Zeebrugge guarantees critical functions in COVID-19 action plan
In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, the port authority of Zeebrugge, Belgium, is enacting a number of measures.
Savannah breaks North America crane fleet record
The Port of Savannah has the largest the largest crane fleet in of any single container terminal in North America after receiving three new Neo-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) cranes.
Singapore bounces back from coronavirus crisis
The Port of Singapore's TEU traffic increased 5.8% in February 2020 compared to the same time last year as it recovers from the coronavirus outbreak.
Wartsila and PSA complete ‘IntelliTug’ sea trials
Wartsila and PSA Marine have successfully completed initial sea trials for the 'IntelliTug' project - the first commercial Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) pilot to be held in Singapore.
Coronavirus could cost world $2 trillion
The coronavirus outbreak could cost the global economy as much as $2 trillion, according to the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Which ports have been most affected by coronavirus?
The coronavirus was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 12 March 2020. Following the escalation of the crisis Port Technology International (PTI) details which ports have been most heavily affected by the impact of the coronavirus, or COVID-19.
LA’s traffic crashes as coronavirus crisis accelerates
The Port of Los Angeles suffered a 22.9% drop in its TEU volumes in February year-on-year (YoY) as the coronavirus continues to have a substantial impact on operations.
