Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

China requests carbon data from ships as the trading scheme grows

Chinese authorities have begun requesting some overseas shipowners to report their carbon emissions, signalling increased scrutiny of the industry as the regulatory landscape…
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Bangladesh policy may up cost of goods transport via lighter vessels

Bangladesh’s Department of Shipping has recently reinstated a regulatory framework that many believe could result in the dominance of syndicates and increased transportation…
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US Ports extend hours as container rates drop post-strike

With the suspension of the US Gulf and East Coast port strike until January 15, carriers are urging customers to use extended gate…
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LNG-fueled vessels now make up 6% of the global fleet

The SEA-LNG industry coalition reports that LNG-fueled vessels now make up over 2% of the global shipping fleet, with this figure rising to…
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