A Glimpse into Containerships: History, Types and Fun Facts
What are containerships? A container ship, also known as a container vessel, is a ship that is specifically constructed to transport containers rather than any other sort of cargo packing. Container ships first arrived in the 1970s and have since become the primary form of marine freight at commercial ports is considered an essential component […]
The Urgency of Decarbonizing The Shipping Industry
Decarbonization refers to the process of reducing or ultimately removing the carbon dioxide emissions in our atmosphere. This objective is considered to be urgent since it could be the only way out from an unstable climate. 197 nations have pledged, until present time, to gradually reduce their usage of fossil fuels and CO2 emissions in […]
UNCTAD 2021 Review: The Maritime Industry Survived the Pandemic, but What Comes Next?
The marine industry has been a valuable asset to worldwide trade, and it has demonstrated its resilience in the face of the covid-19 outbreak. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) , the industry performed “better than expected” and the given explanations are mainly related to the fact that the pandemic […]
Differences Between Break bulk and Bulk Shipping
While the words “bulk” and “break bulk” are used interchangeably in the shipping industry, there are significant distinctions between the two in terms of size, capacity, handling, cargo, and so on. This article will explain the distinction between Bulk and Break Bulk. What is Bulk Shipping? The term BULK refers to the shipping operations in […]
IMO report : A thin layer of slime can increase Greenhouse Gas emissions by 25%
In a recent article*, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has shared some findings related to the correlation between cleaning the ship’s hull and GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions. The study revolved around the impact of ship’s biofouling on GHG emissions and the findings were worrying. It turned out that “a coating of slime as thin as […]
Technology That Will Revolutionize the Shipping Industry
It is well known that the maritime industry has been around for a while now and that it is currently the backbone of international commerce by contributing to 80% of the international trade according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)*. Today, this ancient and old industry is changing its scenery and […]
Crew Change: A Vital Service in Maritime Transport
Crew Change: A Vital Service in Maritime Transport The Maritime Transport industry has been playing a crucial role in keeping the global economy on its feet, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, where restrictions regarding transportation overwhelmed the entire globe. This industry includes different collaborators that ensure maritime trading from shipping agencies, traders to one of […]
Ship Husbandry: An Essential Process to Keeping Your Ship Afloat and Functioning
Ship Husbandry: An Essential Process to Keeping Your Ship Afloat and Functioning In Maritime transport, ships have to stop at ports in order to get checked and make sure everything is properly functioning. However, this process needs to be swift and efficient so that the cargo reaches its destination in time. At All Seas Shipping, […]
Quels sont les différents types de conteneurs?
Quels sont les différents types de conteneurs? Les conteneurs sont le moyen fondamental dont dépend toute la logistique internationale et sans lequel elle ne peut fonctionner. C’est particulièrement vrai pour le fret maritime. Le choix du type de conteneur approprié est une décision que les entreprises ne doivent pas prendre à la légère. Tout dépend […]
Comment lire les codes sur le conteneur d’expédition
Le conteneur maritime est un moyen de transport efficace pour le commerce international. Ces conteneurs sont utilisés pour transporter des produits et des marchandises partout dans le monde. Il est donc crucial de les soumettre aux réglementations et dimensions internationales afin de garantir un contrôle et une polyvalence complets. Si vous regardez un conteneur, vous […]
