Category Archives: Shipping

Rising crew costs on ships

Posted on October 1, 2012 by | 1 comment

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.

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Posted in Managerial Econ, Shipping

Trouble in container shipping

Posted on September 25, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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

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

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Posted in Logistics, Shipping

UN’s Basel Convention shipbreaking rules

Posted on August 7, 2012 by | Leave a comment

It’s becoming an international standard for shipbreaking practice.

Indian Supreme court enforces UN’s Basel Convention shipbreaking rules as law | Shipping Tribune.

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