War in Ukraine Puts Shipping’s Recovery in Jeopardy March 10, 2022 By K. Oanh Ha, Ann Koh, Devika Krishna Kumar and Verity Ratcliffe Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has the shipping industry bracing for new shocks to its labor force, which relies on...
Marine Insurers Widen High-Risk Area as Ukraine Conflict Escalates March 8, 2022 By Jonathan Saul LONDON –– London’s marine insurance market has widened the area of waters around the Black Sea and Sea of Azov...
As Ukraine Evacuates Trapped Seafarers, Foreign Mariners Count Cost of War March 7, 2022 By Jonathan Saul and Ruma Paul LONDON/DHAKA —Bangladeshi seafarer Asiful Islam recalls the moment when a missile struck his cargo ship last week off the Ukrainian...
UN Shipping Agency Calls Special Ukraine Meeting Amid Safety Fears March 4, 2022 LONDON —The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will convene a special meeting next week to discuss the risks to seafarers and...
Countries Seek UN Meeting Over Shipping Dangers After Ukraine Invasion March 3, 2022 LONDON/ATHENS —Over 15 countries have called for a special meeting with the UN’s shipping agency to discuss the safety of...
Shipping Delays May Spoil Food, Medical Shipments to Russia, Maersk Says March 2, 2022 COPENHAGEN —Shipments of foodstuffs and medical supplies to Russia risk being damaged or spoiled due to significant delays at ports...
Insurance Costs of Shipping Through Black Sea Soar February 25, 2022 By Jonathan Saul LONDON —Insurers have raised the cost of providing cover for merchant ships through the Black Sea, adding to soaring rates...
Europe Storms: Ships Collide Off Dutch Coast; Crew Evacuated February 1, 2022 By Mike Corder THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Rescue helicopters evacuated all 18 crew members from a ship that was left drifting rudderless...
Expect More Shipping Chaos as Omicron Forces Transport Workers to Quit December 28, 2021 By K. Oanh Ha and Ann Koh From seafarers refusing to get back on ships to truck drivers whose concern over Covid-related border closures trumps the lure...
Insurance industry Joins Push to Decarbonize Global Shipping December 16, 2021 LONDON– Leading companies in the marine insurance industry have joined an initiative linking their underwriting activities with the cutting of...