In the latest issue of Seatrade Asia Week we take an exclusive look at a proposal from the Singapore Shipping Association to put United Nations peacekeeping troops on vessels transiting the Indian Ocean. The proposal presented at a UN meeting New York on Thursday is the first concrete plan of action to combat Somali piracy by a major industry representative body.
Also in this issue we talk to ABG Shipyard offshoot Varada Marine about its aggressive expansion plans across offshore vessels and dry bulk shipping. Container shipping is focus with an examination of the possibility of a box shortage and look at the half year figures for major Asian ports.
Also in this issue we talk to ABG Shipyard offshoot Varada Marine about its aggressive expansion plans across offshore vessels and dry bulk shipping. Container shipping is focus with an examination of the possibility of a box shortage and look at the half year figures for major Asian ports.