German economy likely to stagnate in 2024, IW forecasts
Germany’s economy will stagnate in 2024 despite a stronger than expected start to the year, and will continue to lag…
US wholesale inventories drop by unrevised 0.4% in March
U.S. wholesale inventories fell in March, confirming that inventory investment was a drag on economic growth in the first quarter.…
Fed’s Collins says economy may need to weaken to get 2% inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said on Wednesday that the U.S. economy needs to cool off as…
MSTS Vessel Grounded While Navigating as Master Left the Bridge for a Meal
A master’s decision to leave the bridge of his ship while it was maneuvering and a failure to follow navigational…
Healthy Crew, Safe Vessel: Navigating the Importance of PEME Exams
Pre-employment medical examinations (PEME) play a crucial role in ensuring the health and wellness of seafarers in the cruise and…
Advancing Decarbonization With Enterprise-Grade Connectivity
The merchant maritime shipping industry powers trade and is the backbone of the global economy. Approximately 80-90% of the world’s…
Vancouver works through rail dwell woes while warily eyeing labor talks
Terminal operators in Vancouver are bracing for a possible strike by railroad conductors and engineers later this month just as…
Import demand, weather strains already stretched shipping system
The strains to the extended container shipping system amid the ongoing Red Sea disruption are showing again, largely due to…
Ardmore buys back product tanker duo from lease financier CMB
New York-listed shipowner also extends contracts on chartered-in trio
International Seaways talks about the ‘problem’ with its older MR tankers
Management also dishes on the LR1 newbuildings headed for profitable South American trade