In March, U.S. imports showed signs of recovery, increasing from February. However, the future remains uncertain. New data reveals that wholesale inventories are still high and cargo from China is decreasing. Descartes’ data shows that U.S. imports in March were 1,853,705 twenty-foot equivalent units. This is a 27.5% decrease from the previous year but a […]
Laytime, a fundamental concept in the maritime industry, plays a pivotal role in chartering agreements, affecting both shipowners and charterers. It determines the allowable time for cargo operations, such as loading and unloading, and has significant financial implications. In this article, we will explore laytime, its calculations, and the implications it carries for stakeholders in […]
This article discusses about fire which is a very common phenomenon yet a dangerous one. How to prevent fire? Well there are several practices which if are followed will never lead to outbreak of fire. In this article you will also get to know about what types of equipment used to stop fire on board […]
