At least 19 ships are waiting to berth at the Port of Tauranga. Photo / George NovakBay of Plenty TimesBy: Carmen…
Decarbonisation and shipping: alternative fuels
in Shipping Law News,Shipping: Emission Possible 24/07/2021 As shipping pivots towards greener operations, and opportunities to increase ship efficiency decrease (as they…
Covid-19: Union calls for mandatory testing after container ship crew members test positive
The New Zealand Merchant Service Guild is calling for mandatory testing for all incoming boat and ship crews, to protect…
Cargo ships line up at Port of Tauranga as supply chain issues bite
Continuing issues in the international supply chain and reduced capacity in Auckland is causing a build-up of marine cargo traffic…
Ship Orders Surge as Carriers Rush to Add Capacity
in Shipbuilding News 10/06/2021 Global shipyards that were retrenching and consolidating in a faltering maritime market barely more than a year ago…
5 reasons global shipping costs will continue to rise
in International Shipping News 09/06/2021 No short-term relief Shipping costs have been growing strongly since the autumn of 2020, but the first…
South China Sea – the water everyone talks about
EXPLAINER: New Zealand’s navy expects to join a British-led flotilla in a tour of the Indo-Pacific in the coming months, including…
Asian Ports Dominate Global Container Port Performance Index
East Asian container ports are the most efficient in the world and dominate the Top 50 spots of the new…
Spanner in works of shipping schedules
Port Otago’s container wharf was quiet yesterday as global shipping delays continue to affect schedules. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON Port Otago…
Suez blockage likely to add to long delays for NZ shipping
A blockage in the Suez Canal and snarl-ups at other foreign ports are likely to worsen New Zealand shipping woes,…