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Bimco brings new proposal to shipping emissions debate

Shipping association Bimco has submitted a new proposal on regulating ships’ power to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) working group.
The move is a bid to stimulate debate on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from shipping .
The proposal to …



NYK Line tests self-sailing cargo ship

The first trials of a self-navigating ship have concluded. NYK conducted manned tests with a car carrier last month from Okinawa to Kochi Prefecture and  from Nagoya to Yokohama. The shipping line says it will share the technology, developed by …





Safmarine spot rates available on CargoSphere platform

CargoSphere, the neutral rate network for container shipping, today announces that Safmarine Spot, a rate option with a loading guarantee at a fixed price at booking, is now accessible on its rates platform. This integration will enable customers to access …