Shipping Industry

  • Cargo Sweat and Ship Sweat

    Cargo Sweat and Ship Sweat

    Shipboard cargo damage can occur for several reasons. These include accidents caused by moisture, flooding, or rainwater. Moisture damage, however, is one of the most prevalent causes of cargo damage […]

  • What are Stevedores in Shipping?

    What are Stevedores in Shipping?

    Ships carry a wide array of goods ranging from foodstuff, machinery, vehicles, oil, gas, and dry goods. At the port, the goods are unloaded from one vessel to the warehouse […]

  • NYC’s Annual Tugboat Races

    NYC’s Annual Tugboat Races

    Tugboat races, commonly known as tug races, are competitions among tugs that involve a one-mile-long race among other events. The competitions are held once every year to entertain and educate […]

  • Major Ports in Ghana

    Major Ports in Ghana

    The sea has always been an important part of human history, and seaports have long been an important part of maritime trade. Seaports are more important than ever today, as […]

  • The Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill And Fire

    The Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill And Fire

    Throughout history, man has used ocean resources to supplement those found on land. From the relentless hunt for the giant whales found in the frigid zones of the poles to […]

  • What is a Reefer Container?

    What is a Reefer Container?

    The shipping industry plays a crucial role in transporting goods from production points to consumers. Some products are perishable and should be preserved before they reach the consumer market. Such […]

  • Cargo Hold Ventilation on Ships

    Cargo Hold Ventilation on Ships

    The need to provide an efficient cargo hold ventilation system on ships to ensure the quality of transported items is critical. Such a system is required to minimize the formation […]