MSC’S NEW FLEET OF CONTAINER GIANTS WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Despite years of turmoil, the shipping industry seems more assertive than ever, its long-term ambitions…
ICONIC FERRIES OF THE WORLD PART 5 EUROPE
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THE SWISS MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT
Fathers are a peculiar species. They tend to recall and regret their mistakes as parents,…
ORANGE JUICE TANKERS HOW YOUR BREAKFAST SAILS THE SEAS
More than 205 meters long and 35 meters wide, she sails from São Paulo to…
FIGHTING FOR LIFE THE CONTROVERSY OF LIVESTOCK CARRIERS
In 2002, the Uljanik Shipyard in Croatia completed an unusual project – the largest livestock…
WILLEM RUYS – FROM OCEAN LINER TO CRUISE SHIP
Having a Dutch uncle has its privileges, and I am not only referring to the…
CHINESE JUNKS EMPERORS OF THE EAST
The Age of Sail – those three glorious centuries of European domination of the oceans…
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CRUISE SHIPS OF THE SOVIET UNION
Ah, the Soviet Union – dazzling Mayday parades, heroic cosmonauts, indestructible cars, and luxury cruise…
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Glossary of Trading Terms
The world of trading is full of jargon, and in an already complicated industry this can leave…
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What Are Incoterms An Introduction to Incoterms in 2022
What are Incoterms? Incoterms, a portmanteau of ‘international commerce terms’, are a crucial aspect of…