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Port of Fremantle faces delays
Port of Fremantle Faces More Disruptions Amidst New Strike and Severe Weather 23rd of August, 2024 The Port of Fremantle is bracing for disruptions as the Australian Maritime Officers Union (AMOU) Western Australia announces a new 48-hour industrial action starting at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 25. This latest stoppage follows a similar 48-hour strike […]
20 Questions for 20 Years
20 Questions for 20 Years Get to know Freightplus’ Rod Mackay 1. What is your role at Freightplus? I’m the Country Manager for Japan. 2. How many years have you been at Freightplus? I’ve been at Freightplus for 20 years as of April this year. 3. What has been your favourite moment at Freightplus? Honestly, […]
Port of Singapore Faces Significant Congestion Amid Global Supply Chain Crisis
Port of Singapore Faces Significant Congestion Amid Global Supply Chain Crisis June 12, 2024 The Port of Singapore, the world’s second busiest container port, is currently experiencing severe congestion, causing a significant impact on global supply chains. According to market intelligence firm Linerlytica, the port has reached a critical bottleneck, handling a staggering 2 million […]
Surge in Somali Piracy Spurs Demand for Maritime Security
06/06/24 Recent Attacks Highlight Escalating Risks and Growing Market for Armed Guards In the wake of renewed piracy off the Somali coast, the maritime industry faces increasing threats, prompting heightened security measures and soaring costs for onboard armed guards. Captain Rahul Khanna, global head of marine risk consulting at Allianz Commercial, emphasised the urgency of […]
Container Ship Collision Causes Bridge Collapse – The Aftermath
Container Ship Collision Causes Bridge Collapse Shipping Industry Faces Disruption 24th April 2024 In the early hours of March 26, a catastrophic collision unfolded in Baltimore, shaking the foundations of the shipping industry. The MV Dali, navigating a 2M (Maersk/MSC) service route between the East Coast of North America and Southeast Asia, struck the Francis […]
