ICS Publications announces updates to the Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas) to ensure alignment with the latest ISGOTT

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has announced the launch of the Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas), fourth edition.

BDI remained marginally in the green

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Manager TMC MARITIME CO.

Dr. Fotios-Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant

The dry bulk cargo market closed marginally higher with all metrics registering small weekly changes. In detail, Capes rose by 0.54%, Kamsarmaxes -0.33%, Supramaxes +2.86% and Handies +1.79%, compared to the previous week.

Signing of New Collective Labor Agreement in PPA

PPA S.A. announces the successful completion of the discussions between the PPA Management and the Labor Unions (OMYLE) and the signing of the new Collective Labor Agreement with the employees’ representatives of the Company, for a three-year period.

ICS continues to grow as it welcomes New Zealand Shipping Federation to full membership

Today, the New Zealand Shipping Federation (NZSF) has become a full member of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

CELESTYAL will temporarily suspend calls to Israel

The cruise company will temporarily suspend calling to Israel on its award winning Three Continents cruise, until the end of November 2023, and the situation will be monitored for any itineraries departing after this date.

The dry market definitely strikes back

The dry market definitely strikes back with BDI at 1,944 points, at levels not seen since 10 October 2022 when the index was at 1944 points.