Maersk Frankfurt Catches Fire On Maiden Voyage

Maersk Frankfurt Catches Fire On Maiden Voyage

  Maersk Frankfurt Catches Fire On Maiden Voyage   A fire broke out on the Maersk Frankfurt container ship in the Arabian Sea near India, which led to explosions on board and the tragic death of one Filipino crew member. The 5,500 teu vessel, which was...
Containership – 70 Containers Lost Or Damaged

Containership – 70 Containers Lost Or Damaged

  Containership – 70 Containers Lost Or Damaged Over 70 containers were lost or damaged during a voyage from Asia to Europe, as extreme weather conditions battered sailings around the Cape Of Good Hope, South Africa. The container vessel ‘CMA CGM...
Online Training For Dangerous Goods Compliance

Online Training For Dangerous Goods Compliance

Non-compliance of dangerous goods is certainly being cracked down in many aspects of the logistics industry after a series of destructive events over the past couple of years. This is evidenced through the approach of steamship and air cargo carriers, and also the...
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,...