Remote Working: Tips for Shipping Companies to Sustain Business During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As companies globally are increasingly shifting to remote working to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, Hanseaticsoft has put together a series of tips to help shipping companies keep their business and workforce agile.Some of the biggest companies in the world including Oracle, Apple, Google and Amazon have already restricted travel and asked employees to work remotely[i]. With the situation changing daily shipping companies need to prepare as much as they can to minimize business disruption.
Insurance Snags May Impede Iran Oil Exports
Efforts by Iran to start exporting oil to Europe are being held up as foreign tanker owners are still struggling to secure insurance for cargoes, leading shipping players said on Tuesday. A nuclear deal between world powers and Iran earlier this month led to the removal of curbs on Tehran's banking, insurance and shipping sectors. Since then, Iran has ordered a 500,000 barrel per day (bpd) increase in oil output, of which 200,000 bpd will go to Europe. But many foreign firms remain wary of violating other sanctions that were imposed by the United States and have not been lifted. Measures still in place from Washington prohibit most business between U.S. persons, U.S. companies and Iran as well as no dollar trades.
Marad Announces TIGER Grant Webinar Schedule
DOT says $527 million available in this round of funding. President Barack Obama and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood agree that investing in transportation projects is one of the most effective ways to create jobs today and economic growth for the long term. With that in mind, The U.S. Department of Transportation is pleased to announce a third round of funding for the Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program. With $527 million available in this round of funding, USDOT encourages applications for projects with significant national, regional or local economic impact. If you would like to learn more about TIGER grant opportunities, please join a webinar on Tuesday, August 30, from 1:00-2:30 PM EDT.
Free Webinar: Reducing Diesel Emissions
On Tuesday, May 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a webinar on marine technologies to reduce diesel emissions. The webinar will assist you in learning how your company can get ahead of the curve, save fuel, and improve performance; while reducing harmful emissions. What: Clean Ports USA Harbor Craft Marine Technology Webinar (hosted by Trish Koman, EPA Clean Ports USA Program Manager); Featuring EPA staff and Thomas H. Balon, Jr. of MJ Bradley who will discuss marine repowers, retrofits, and other strategies to reduce diesel emissions from harbor craft engines. To join webinar: Enter Conference ID code 62538 in the blue box on the upper right corner of your screen (there is no conference key).
