27 April 2020 In response to the pressure on international trade caused by national coronavirus control measures, UNCTAD issues a new policy brief outlining a ten-point action plan to help industries involved in the movement of...
24 April 2020 Since the initial coronavirus outbreak, maritime consultancy Drewry has been closely monitoring and assessing the impact of developments on the shipping industry, from the financial health of key industry players to displaced container...
23 April 2020 Several governments in countries with state-owned ports announced economic support measures for companies in the maritime sector during the last days. These measures are often effected through reduction of port fees. The Chinese...
23 April 2020 Have all ships in port sound their horns in a 15-second burst at 6.30 PM every day until the COVID-19 crisis comes to an end. That is the essence of the ‘Horns of...
22 April 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic could prove to be the catalyst that forces shipping to undergo the radical adjustments needed if it is to get anywhere close to the decarbonisation and efficiency gains that the...
A second , updated version of the WPSP-IAPH guidance document created by the WPSP COVID19 Task Force for ports and port operators has been published on the World Ports COVID19 Information Portal The recent version builds...
20 April 2020 Members of the ‘Private Sector Consultative Group’ of the World Customs Organisation presented a series of recommendations last week to facilitate cross-border movement of goods. These call upon the organisation and its member...
20 April 2020 Responding to a letter from four environmental NGOs raising concerns about the postponement of essential IMO meetings this spring due to the COVID-19 crisis, IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim confirmed that the reduction...
17 April 2020 The discussion whether governments should designate crew change ports has taken a new turn with European associations of port authorities and terminal operators speaking out against the proposal of the European Commission requesting...