Second Cargo Ship Sinks After Houthi Attack

Second Cargo Ship Sinks After Houthi Attack

  A bulk carrier has become the second cargo ship to sink in the Red Sea, following an attack from Houthi Rebels earlier this month, which resulted in the loss of one crew member. The Greek owned cargo ship, namely MV Tutor, had been travelling from Russia to...
Threat Of Strikes May Impact Ocean Freight

Threat Of Strikes May Impact Ocean Freight

  There are currently several labour disputes building in Europe and North America, that could disrupt ocean freight during the next few weeks. In Europe, Germany witnessed a ‘warning’ port strike on Monday at the key ports of Bremerhaven, Hamburg,...
Fifteen Cargo Types That Cause Dangerous Incidents

Fifteen Cargo Types That Cause Dangerous Incidents

  A recent report by the Cargo Integrity Group, a body that focuses on improving safety in the global supply chain, has identified 15 cargo types that cause dangerous incidents in ocean freight containers under certain conditions. The organisation has urged...
Baltimore Bridge Containership Refloated

Baltimore Bridge Containership Refloated

  The containership ‘Dali’, which collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge leading to its collapse, has finally been refloated in the past week, almost two months after the tragic incident. Five tugboats led the Dali approximately 2.5 miles to a nearby...
Incoming Rule Changes For Lithium Batteries

Incoming Rule Changes For Lithium Batteries

  The issue with moving lithium batteries, and devices powered by them, has been the most hotly debated dangerous goods topic for the past few years and rule changes are incoming for air cargo following the ICAO dangerous goods panel’s meeting in December....