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Posted April 10, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Climate officials from the UN and the EU are urging countries to adopt an ambitious strategy to curb carbon emissions from shipping at this week’s meeting of the International Maritime Organization. Continue Reading
Posted April 06, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Trade conflict between the world’s two largest economies could put up to 7% of Asia-to-America shipping at risk and impact 1% of total global shipping, according to research consultancy Drewry. Continue Reading
Posted February 21, 2018
Under International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
A.P. Møller-Maersk has announced plans to expand its transport and logistics business into a “one stop shop” global network for shippers, as it looks to compete directly with companies like UPS and FedEx. Continue Reading
Posted February 02, 2018
Under International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Blockchain developer ETH Smart Contract Tech says the new technology could help solve the $23 billion/year shipment no-show problem that has plagued both carriers and their customers for years. Continue Reading
Posted December 14, 2017
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Citing “pockets of downward pressure,” Maersk says international freight rates are reversing after climbing for most of this year, raising questions about the sustainability of the global trade recovery. Continue Reading
Posted November 08, 2017
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Overcapacity will remain an industry challenge for years to come and keeping sailing speeds at present levels will be critical for the recovery to stay on track, according to a BIMCO shipping analyst. Continue Reading
