Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

Bangladesh policy may up cost of goods transport via lighter vessels

Bangladesh’s Department of Shipping has recently reinstated a regulatory framework that many believe could result in the dominance of syndicates and increased transportation…
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US Ports extend hours as container rates drop post-strike

With the suspension of the US Gulf and East Coast port strike until January 15, carriers are urging customers to use extended gate…
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LNG-fueled vessels now make up 6% of the global fleet

The SEA-LNG industry coalition reports that LNG-fueled vessels now make up over 2% of the global shipping fleet, with this figure rising to…
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IMO advances in net-zero framework for shipping

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made significant strides in establishing binding global regulations under its net-zero framework, targeting greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions…
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