International Shipping

Maritime Safety 23-Mar-2018

New Warning on Hazards of Carrying Bauxite by Ship

IMO has issued a new warning that bauxite may become unstable when carried in bulk on a ship, potentially causing the vessel to capsize. Bauxite is one of the world’s major sources of aluminum with around 100 million tons (MT) transported annually by sea. In 2015, a bulk carrier sank while transporting bauxite, with the loss of 18 seafarers. Research…

Ports and Harbors 23-Mar-2018

The Port of Barcelona takes a Quantum Leap in 2017 to become the Fastest-Growing European Port

In 2017, the Port of Barcelona recorded its best results yet in the main traffic indicators, figures that allowed it to take a quantum leap to become the fastest-growing European port. Total traffic (including all cargo modes) surpassed 61 million tons for the first time, recording a year-on-year increase of 26%. This result contributed significantly to the excellent behavior of…