Cargill and BAR Tech are working with naval architect Deltamarine to deploy WindWings fitted to the deck of bulk carriers, which could reduce CO2 emission by as much as 30%. BAR Technologies is a spin-off from Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR), and the partnership will bring bespoke wind solutions to customers actively seeking to reduce CO2 emissions from their supply chain.

 

For additional details, please visit the link below:

https://splash247.com/cargill-backs-wind-propulsion-technology/ 

Posted on - 2020-11-06

With a worldwide surge in consumer demand this quarter, shipping companies had significantly restricted capacity due to the fall in demand when China effectively shut down due to Covid-19, and now shipping lines are at capacity. This has involved cases of bypassing New Zealand, which may have spillover impacts on Pacific Island Shipping. 

For additional information, visit the link below:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/429428/shipping-lines-bypassing-nz-may-delay-deliveries 

Posted on - 2020-11-04

The Port of Auckland says shipping companies are responsible for bearing the costs of isolating international crew as it mandates new quarantine requirements for transfers aboard ships. Currently, crew arriving in New Zealand are not required to do 14 days in isolation and are only tested for Covid-19 if they have to spend at least three days in a managed isolation facility while they wait to board their ship. In light of additional Covid-19 cases, involving a local marine engineer and two colleagues, a new rule to isolate for 14 days and return negative tests was instated.

For additional details, please visit the link below:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/429370/shipping-companies-to-manage-and-pay-up-for-isolating-crew-ports-of-auckland 

Posted on - 2020-11-04