A look at the delta variant and global shipping

Aug 17, 2021

The Delta variant seems to be a new ballgame in the pandemic in terms of worldwide shipping, hammering markets that previously seemed to be rebounding. Today we’ll talk about this dangerous variant’s destabilizing effects on the global shipping market, which could affect our 90 percent of everything as the Christmas season approaches.

A look at the delta variant and global shipping

A look at the delta variant and global shipping

The Delta variant seems to be a new ballgame in the pandemic in terms of worldwide shipping, hammering markets that previously seemed to be rebounding. Today we’ll talk about this dangerous variant’s destabilizing effects on the global shipping market, which could affect our 90 percent of everything as the Christmas season approaches.

The Delta variant and the cruise ship industry

Aug 16, 2021

The new Delta variant of COVID is popping up on cruises now that they’ve started carrying passengers again. With its more contagious profile and ability to spread via vaccinated people too, it’s turning out to be a game changer.

The Delta variant and the cruise ship industry

The new Delta variant of COVID is popping up on cruises now that they’ve started carrying passengers again. With its more contagious profile and ability to spread via vaccinated people too, it’s turning out to be a game changer.

Interview Series: A look at cargo holds, Part 5

Aug 13, 2021

Today is the final installment in our five-part series on cargo hold inspections, featuring Dan Sealy, a cargo hold inspector who works on ships in the Astoria Anchorage.

Interview Series: A look at cargo holds, Part 5

Interview Series: A look at cargo holds, Part 5

Today is the final installment in our five-part series on cargo hold inspections, featuring Dan Sealy, a cargo hold inspector who works on ships in the Astoria Anchorage.

Interview Series: A look at cargo holds, Part 4

Aug 12, 2021

Part four in our series about cargo hold inspections with inspector Dan Sealy, who works in the Astoria anchorage.

Interview Series: A look at cargo holds, Part 4

Interview Series: A look at cargo holds, Part 4

Part four in our series about cargo hold inspections with inspector Dan Sealy, who works in the Astoria anchorage.

Interview Series: A look at cargo holds, Part 4

Aug 11, 2021

More on my interview with Dan Sealy, a cargo hold inspector who works in the Astoria Anchorage inspecting cargo holds so they are suitable to take on cargo.

Interview Series: A look at cargo holds, Part 5

Interview Series: A look at cargo holds, Part 4

More on my interview with Dan Sealy, a cargo hold inspector who works in the Astoria Anchorage inspecting cargo holds so they are suitable to take on cargo.

Interview Series: A look at cargo holds – Part 2

Aug 10, 2021

Today we continue my interview with Dan Sealy, a cargo hold inspector who goes down into  the depths of bulk carriers to make sure cargo holds are suitable to take on cargoes like wheat and corn, among others. Today we’ll hear about what a day at work is like for him. My favorite quote from this interview clip is when Dan said he always makes the crew go down into the hold first. If it’s safe for them and they’re willing to do below, then he’ll follow…

Photo Credit: Dan Sealy. Spiral staircase in cargo hold.

Interview Series: A look at cargo holds, Part 4

Interview Series: A look at cargo holds – Part 2

Today we continue my interview with Dan Sealy, a cargo hold inspector who goes down into  the depths of bulk carriers to make sure cargo holds are suitable to take on cargoes like wheat and corn, among others. Today we’ll hear about what a day at work is like for him. My favorite quote from this interview clip is when Dan said he always makes the crew go down into the hold first. If it’s safe for them and they’re willing to do below, then he’ll follow…

Photo Credit: Dan Sealy. Spiral staircase in cargo hold.