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The US Department of Transportation announced that it has awarded $488 million in grants under its Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) programme.  More than $35 million…

Refrigerated containers, commonly referred to as ‘reefer containers’, are essential for the global transportation of temperature-sensitive cargo.  These specialised units ensure that perishable…

In the United States, personal injury claims make up a large part of Brookes Bell USA’s work. From offshore incidents in the Gulf of Mexico to accidents on inland waterways, the team’s breadth of…

Shipping giant Maersk has this week completed its acquisition of Senator International, a high-profile international freight forwarding company. The move sees Maersk further expand into the realm of…

A new economic study has revealed the sizable contribution that the maritime industry makes to the UK, with an economic impact of £116bn each year; more than the rail and aviation industries…

New figures from the World Shipping Council have revealed that 3,133 containers were lost overboard during the period 2020 to 2021, compared to 779 containers during the previous period, representing…

Brookes Bell, the leading multi-disciplinary technical and scientific consultancy, has appointed its first female Master Mariner as a marine consultant.  Karley Smith joins Brookes Bell after 16…

Brookes Bell's Director of Nautical, Adrian Scales has been admitted as a Younger Brethren of Trinity House London. The Corporation of Trinity House is a charity dedicated to safeguarding shipping…

Graeme Bowles, Consultant Master Mariner has spoken as part of a webinar organised by the London Shipping Law Centre (LSLC) on collisions, wreck removal and salvage.  The event, which took place…

Ray Luukas, Chief Technical Officer and Marine Engineer, has spoken at an event organised by the TT Club.  The ports and terminal risks webinar took place in May and examined quay container…