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After UN deal on shipping emissions, it’s now up to Europe ‘to get things moving’
04.05.2018Sustained pressure on governments to regulate the shipping sector’s climate impact has finally resulted in a pledge to require international shipping to at least halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
learn more →Embracing Cloud Technologies in the Maritime Sector
04.05.2018Technology is the driving force across many industries today and the maritime industry is beginning to embrace the many advantages the utilisation of technology is bringing.
learn more →Ship Financing Just Got Less Complicated
04.05.2018BIMCO has developed a new standard term sheet for syndicated ship financing (SHIPTERM S) – the first industry standard of its kind for syndicated loans. The term sheet was approved for publication at BIMCO’s biannual Documentary Committee meeting on May 2 in New York.
learn more →Russia Remains China’s Top Oil Supplier for a 13th Month in March
27.04.2018Russia was China’s largest crude oil supplier in March, data showed on Tuesday, retaining the lead spot for a 13th consecutive month.
learn more →How ports can help to cut shipping CO2
27.04.2018Ports play an important role in reducing the global carbon footprint of maritime shipping, says a new report by the International Transport Forum.
learn more →New Bunker Terms will boost harmonisation
27.04.2018BIMCO’s Documentary Committee is expected to adopt a new version of the standard contract Bunker Terms in New York on May 2. The Bunker Terms 2018 have been drafted by representatives from across the bunker industry.
learn more →EU Suspects Tax Fraud at China’s New Gateway to Europe
23.04.2018European Union and Italian authorities are investigating suspected wide-scale tax fraud by Chinese criminal gangs importing goods via Greece’s largest port of Piraeus, a trade gateway between China and Europe, officials said.
learn more →Proving that port-to-port communication can save shipowners money
23.04.2018Limassol, the main port of Cyprus, has been highlighted as an example of how improved port to port communications can financially benefit shipowners and terminals that are keen to drive up efficiency.
learn more →Port of Rotterdam Calls for carbon tax
13.04.2018The Port of Rotterdam has called on the Dutch Government to form a coalition with countries in North-West Europe with an aim to introduce a higher CO2 price.The higher price is expected to stimulate new investments in clean technologies and innovation, according to Allard Castelein, Port Authority CEO.
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