Last week saw one of the largest loss of containers from a vessel in recent years with the ONE Apus suffering loss or damage to an estimated 1,816 boxes in severe weather while crossing the Pacific on 30 November.
The UK P&I Club has published what it believes to be the most comprehensive account to date of the situation regarding crew changes at different ports across the world.
Despite growing opposition to its investments plans for the port of Piraeus, Cosco Shipping has made a first official move to acquire a further 16% stake in the Athens Stock Exchange-listed Piraeus Port Authority (PPA).