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7 Major Types of Cargo Transported Through the Shipping Industry

The shipping industry plays a vital role in global trade. It helps in facilitating the transportation of various types of cargo across oceans and continents. Understanding the major categories of cargo transported through the shipping industry is essential. That’s because it helps in grasping the complexities of this important sector. In this article, we delve […]

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Shelf Drilling hands out North Sea job to Norwegian firm

The new deal with Shelf Drilling will enable Soiltech to deliver treatment for contaminated water. On the Sleipner field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea with the Shelf Drilling Barsk jack-up rig. It will work for Equinor. The second quarter of 2024 is when we anticipate this assignment to begin. Jan Erik Tveteraas, Soiltech’s CEO, commented: “This will

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DDP & DDU Shipping Terms Explained

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Importance of Understanding Shipping Terms Welcome to the realm of international trade and logistics. Here shipping terms play an important role in determining the responsibilities of buyers and sellers. They are also responsible for the allocation of costs and risks throughout the transportation process. There are a huge number of shipping terms used globally. DDP

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Types Of Ships – The Ultimate Guide

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Introduction to Ships Ships have been vital to human civilization for centuries. It’s been serving as the primary mode of transportation for goods, passengers, and military forces across the seas and oceans. From ancient wooden vessels to modern steel giants. The evolution of ship types reflects advancements in technology and naval warfare. This ultimate guide

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Marine Biologist: Guide To Become A Marine Biologist

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Marine biology is the study of life in the oceans and other saltwater environments. It’s a captivating and diverse field that offers countless opportunities for exploration and discovery. Marine life ranges from the smallest microorganisms to the largest marine mammals. Marine biologists play a crucial role in understanding and preserving the delicate ecosystems that make

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Robot Ships: Huge Remote Controlled Vessels Are Setting Sail

Industry News, Merchant Navy Info / Umar Farooq

You can glimpse it in a Norwegian fjord, where a huge, lime-green vessel is being put through its paces. At first glimpse, it seems like any other robot ship. Look closer, though, and you suddenly see all the hi-tech kit: cameras, microphones, radars, GPS, and all manner of satellite communications. “We have added a lot

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Tankers Carrying Russian Oil Barred From Turkish Port As Sanctions Pressure Grows

Industry News, Merchant Navy Info / Umar Farooq

One of Turkey’s mid-sized Mediterranean oil terminals – the Dortyol terminal – will no longer accept Russian imports after receiving record volumes last year, amid an increase in sanctions pressure by the United States. Turkey has become one of the leading importers of Russian crude and fuel since 2022 after the West imposed sanctions on

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China’s ‘Red Sea’ Diplomacy Dents Its Business In East Africa; Beijing’s ‘Neutral’ Stance Just Not Working

Industry News, Merchant Navy Info / Umar Farooq

China has particular exposure to Africa, with investments rising by 4.4 percent to US$1.8 billion in the first half of 2023. Chinese companies in East Africa, which borders the embattled Red Sea waterway, have found the going tough. Their production has been hampered because they cannot afford the more costly alternative transport options, analysts say.

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The World’s First Absolute Zero-Emission Container Ship is Set to Be Ordered By The Startup

Merchant Navy Info / Anmol

A potential ship owner via is planning to order what is said to be the world’s first absolute zero container ship. Veer is a startup founded by Canadian Daniel Southcott. She has been working on zero-emission ships since her early work building sailing cargo ships in Costa Rica. Veer is a ship with a vision

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Crucial Red Sea Data Cables Cut, Telecoms Firm Says

Industry News, Merchant Navy Info / Umar Farooq

Many undersea communications Red Sea data cables have been cut. Affecting 25% of data traffic between Asia and Europe, a telecoms company and a US official stated. HGC Global Communications, based in Hong Kong, rerouted the traffic after severing four out of the 15 cables. The reason behind this fault still needs an explanation. The

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Merchant Navy Info

7 Major Types of Cargo Transported Through the Shipping Industry

Shelf Drilling hands out North Sea job to Norwegian firm

DDP & DDU Shipping Terms Explained

Types Of Ships – The Ultimate Guide

Marine Biologist: Guide To Become A Marine Biologist

Robot Ships: Huge Remote Controlled Vessels Are Setting Sail

Tankers Carrying Russian Oil Barred From Turkish Port As Sanctions Pressure Grows

China’s ‘Red Sea’ Diplomacy Dents Its Business In East Africa; Beijing’s ‘Neutral’ Stance Just Not Working

The World’s First Absolute Zero-Emission Container Ship is Set to Be Ordered By The Startup

Crucial Red Sea Data Cables Cut, Telecoms Firm Says

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