UNCTAD issues ten-point plan to bolster global transport and ease trade

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...

Drewry online platform provides COVID-19 analysis and commentary

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...

Third COVID-19 world ports survey report : the impact of blank sailings starts kicking in

While average weekly number of container vessels calling remains down with further cancellations, some lines have replaced these by regional feeders with good frequency

China, Spain and Panama announce economic support measures for port users

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...

Ports will have ship horns sound in following of Abu Dhabi Ports’ initiative

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...

Could COVID-19 provide a catalyst for radical change in the maritime industry?

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...

Second version released of WPSP-IAPH COVID19 TaskForce Guidance document for port authorities and port operators

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...

Industry group recommends measures to facilitate cross-border movement of cargo

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...

IMO Secretary General confirms reduction of GHG emissions remains top priority

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...

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