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Maersk Line reaches 2020 CO2 target

Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company, has reached its 2020 target of reducing CO2 emissions by 25% from its benchmark 2007 levels. “We are proud to hit this mark 8 years ahead of schedule. It is confirmation we’re on the right track. And to keep that momentum we’re raising the target to a […]

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Shipping strike ends

The strike laying up seven ships and 50 workers in the Twin Ports is over and officers have returned to work. Ship Officers and Stewards, who are part of the American Maritime Officers Union, had been picketing since Monday when their contract with American Steamship Co. expired. The new contract hasn’t been resolved, but union […]