6 days ago
As announced by the AP Möller group:
"From January 1, 2020, a new regulation will come into force to reduce air pollution from ships globally. Whereas today ships can use fuel with up to 3.5% sulphur content (outside Emission Control Areas), the new global sulphur cap will be 0.5%.
The regulation has been developed and adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), which is a specialized agency under the United Nations (UN). It will reduce sulphur pollution from shipping by more than 80%, and therefore have a very significant positive impact on the environment and human health.
Maersk Line and as such Safmarine fully support the regulation, and our preparations to ensure compliance are well underway. The cost of compliance with the new regulation will be significant, so the cost of shipping will increase. It is also expected that the volatility of fuel costs for shipping will increase as the regulation enters into effect. "
Similar steps will be taken from all other steamship lines.
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3 weeks ago
Kenya was shocked on Saturday to find that the Treasury and the ERC (Energy Regulatory Commission, who sets the fuel prices) have decided to implement the 16% on fuel anyway, despite the decision of Parliament to defer the implementation. The argument being raised is that the Parliaments decision has not yet been set in a law.
We have seen a lot of protest being voiced, we can only hope this might result in a quick reversal of the tax.
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2 months ago
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2 months ago
*PORT AU PRINCE DELAYS*
Due to rioting and civil unrest, we are seeing delays in cargo delivery all across Haiti. Please reach out to us with any questions you may have on your shipments to Haiti.
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As Haiti protests continue, US citizens warned to shelter in place
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The US Embassy in Haiti warned its citizens Saturday to stay inside amid continued demonstrations in the capital of Port-au-Prince and a northern city following a fuel price hike.