INTERCARGO expresses concern over RightShip’s decision to reduce age limit

INTERCARGO members have voiced deep concerns regarding RightShip’s recent decision to reduce the age limit of bulk carriers eligible for vetting inspections, as discussed during the Association’s Executive Committee meeting held in London on 15th October. This decision was made without prior consultation with the owners and managers of bulk carriers, the very stakeholders who

Dry bulk lags behind in green investments

Dry bulk stands out among the major shipping sectors as the least willing to invest in green new tonnage. According to data from AXS Marine, so far only 3% or 915 vessels are equipped with dual fuel propulsion from the total global bulk, tanker and containership fleet of 30,487 ships. AXS Marine statistics show how