Maritime accidents have chronicled the existence of shipping operations throughout ages alongside the innumerable successes of the domain. Though technological advancements in the construction of vessels have made ships safer, several other factors have resulted in crippling negative effects on the marine environment and ecosystem Oil spills in particular have been a cause of extreme concern,
Read moreDetailed below are ten of the world’s biggest ships for the year 2012. Kindly note the list is only based on the length of the ships. 1. E-Class Container Ships Under the ownership and operation of the shipping conglomerate Moller-Maersk, the E-Class container vessels are still the largest ships in the world in 2012
Read moreDrewry’s Annual Review of Global Container Terminals Operators shows that PSA International, Hutchison Ports, APM Terminals and DP World remain the big four players in equity TEU and portfolio terms but with varying levels of activity– DP World and APM Terminals are highly active in terms of acquisitions, divestments and greenfield developments, Hutchison moderately active
Read moreThe shipping industry is one of the most fast-paced and ever-developing streams, which give rise to the facet of healthy competition among various shipping companies, vying for absolute operational superiority. 2012 has seen several noteworthy trends in the shipping domain, with several shipping line companies gaining forefront prominence. The liner fleet of these cargo
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