IAPH-WPSP Port Economic Impact Barometer for week 21 also confirms global trend towards decreasing capacity utilization of liquid and dry bulk storage at ports
Category: Covid19
European shipowners believe COVID-19 may negatively impact decarbonisation investments
19 May 2020 A survey held by the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) among its members revealed that COVID-19 may negatively affect efforts to decarbonise the shipping industry. Responding to a general question about investments in...
Back to work planning in updated WPSP COVID19 guidance document for ports
Fourth edition of the guidance created by ports for ports now available on WPSP COVID19 Information Portal
IMO and WCO work on interoperability of standards
15 May 2020 In the framework of their recently strengthened partnership, the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will be further facilitating the exchange of information in a harmonised way by updating...
European Commission recommends international coordination to restore cruise services
13 May 2020 Given the vulnerability of closed environments during long voyages, the gradual restoration of cruise services should be coordinated at EU and international level, considering the public health situation in the countries concerned. Before...
IMO circulates guidance on personal protective equipment
11 May 2020 Ports and shipping are vital to the global supply chains. During the COVID19 pandemic, it is crucial that all personnel involved are protected from infection, including those onboard ships and shore personnel who...
Latest global port survey : pendulum swing from over-capacity to under-utilization at some port storage areas; Latin American ports more impacted by hinterland delays, dockworker shortages and truck driver availability than other global regions
Sixth IAPH-WPSP Port Economic Impact Barometer reports significant drops in extra port restrictions and delays due to changes in port call procedures
European ports impacted more by reduced cargo vessel calls than other global regions
IAPH-WPSP Port Economic Impact Barometer for Week 19 reports persisting cross-border congestion for some ports, resulting in modal switch away from trucks
Business as Unusual: free webinar on adapting port business models to survive and thrive in the post-COVID19 era
7 May 2020 In the running up to the 2021 Worlds Ports Conference, IAPH has launched a new ongoing series of webinars with IHS Markit, exploring the impact of the coronavirus on ports and supply chains....