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ITF : Maritime Unions and empoloyers call on governments to identitfy seafarers as key workers and facilitate crew changers
Joint statement from the International Bargaining Forum (IBF) The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention issued a statement last week that accurately frames the current situation: “The global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is creating dire circumstances for the shipping industry and seafarers. Daily life in…
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Information for shipowners and operators on managing ship and seafarer certificates during (COVID-19)
This guide provides information for shipowners and operators on managing ship and seafarer certificates during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It covers ship and seafarer certificates required by the certification provisions of international regulations, such as those of International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) instruments, and highlights the…
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EVENTS : APEC-Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center
Port and Logistics Training Centre of Excellence: Last week, the training course “Handling of Dangerous Goods” was conducted at the JNPT Antwerp Port Training and Consultancy Foundation in Mumbai by Mr. Kurt Van Passen, expert of hashtag#PortofAntwerp, together with the Belgium Customs Attaché, Ms. Babette Desfossez. The success of this…
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Organisations : IMO And Port State Inspection Authorities Set Pragmatic Approach To Support Global Supply Chain
The port State control (PSC) regimes which carry out inspections onboard ships to monitor and enforce compliance with international regulations have highlighted their commitment to ensuring shipping continues to trade safely, securely and efficiently during the coronavirus pandemic, while respecting the important role of seafarers as key workers and protecting…
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Ports : $801.9 billion in economic losses in the port of Huston
20 Container Activity Slowing at Port Houston First-Quarter Volume Still Up HOUSTON – Container activity at Port Houston, the largest container port on the United States Gulf Coast, began slowing in late March as expected as the coronavirus outbreak continued to threaten countries across the globe, including the U.S. Port…
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Ports : Port Botany Stevedoring Company Exposes Workers To Coronavirus
Container terminal operator Hutchison Ports withheld coronavirus information from their workforce while allowing the site to operate after they knew of a positive COVID-19 test result. The positive worker had undertaken six shifts in the terminal since March 24. A second case has now been revealed amongst the terminal workforce.…
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EVENTS : Red Sea Gate Way Maritime Jeddah
RSGT welcomed the first scheduled vessels call at the new Expanded Facility in Jeddah Islamic Port, as it gears up to serve customers at a world class terminal facility. استقبلت شركة محطة بوابة البحر الأحمر أول سفن حاويات في الجزء الشمالي من ميناء جدة الاسلامي، وذلك استعداداً لتقديم خدماتها لعملائها…
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Breaking News : Coseco ,Tesla , SIPG, testes a Pilot project to application of blockchain
Software firm CargoSmart, in partnership with Cosco, Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), and Tesla recently conducted a pilot project to test a new application that could transform the cargo release process via blockchain technology. Blockchain Technology to Help Change the Cargo Industry Making waves across myriad industries courtesy of its…
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