Tag: regulatory update

Due to the continued very high inflation and increased prices, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) will raise port fees by an average of 6.5 percent from January 01, 2024.

Nicaragua is the 22nd State to become a party to the Agreement, thus fulfilling one of the two required criteria for the entry into force of the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA).

During the European Environment Council, ministers from Italy, Greece, and Portugal expressed their concern on the impact of the EU emissions trading system (ETS) on maritime freight transport.

A survey was conducted by by Kale Logistics Solutions, to assess the readiness of 200 ports in adopting the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) Maritime Single Window (MSW) mandate.

The Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) has reviewed the threat situation and downgraded the threat level of ‘Abduction of crew for ransom in the Sulu-Celebes Seas’ from 'MODERATE' to ‘MODERATE LOW’.

The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) has decided to remove Marshall Islands from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. 

Asian Shipowners' Association (ASA) emphasises that the importance of antitrust immunity for carrier agreements remains unchanged for the purpose of enhancing the economic efficiency of liner services with a wider range of services and port calls at a higher frequency without legal uncertainty.

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has conducted estimations and released a white paper to promote understanding of the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy.

According to Lloyd’s Register, the IMO has adopted a new mandatory International Code for Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code). It is mandated through a new Chapter XV in SOLAS, which enters into force on 1 July 2024.

Sea-going vessels will be temporarily prohibited from using Parkkade and Lloydkade docks in central Rotterdam, starting October 20th.