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Hurricane Sandy unearths remains of wooden coal schooner that ran aground nearly 100 YEARS ago | Shipping Tribune

Hurricane Sandy unearths remains of wooden coal schooner that ran aground nearly 100 YEARS ago | Shipping Tribune.

Rising crew costs on ships

It costs more to pay a crew on a ship this year. That was the biggest factor.  Keep in mind that petroleum costs did not go up during the year.

Rising crew costs become key factor in operating costs: Moore Stephens | Shipping Tribune.

Trouble in container shipping

It is due to fuel costs. and the reduced worldwide demand.

Asia-Europe Container Trade Turns Unprofitable Due To Fuel Cost | Shipping Tribune.