Netherlands
July 24, 2019
Panama Canal Experiencing Drought
The Panama Canal and Central America are experiencing one of the worst droughts in recorded history. With less water, the canal is forced to place restrictions on the amount of cargo ships can carry (source: Supply Chain Dive.)
READ MORE >July 2, 2019
Is Ammonia Is a Possible Marine Fuel?
Ammonia can be used as an alternative marine fuel to reduce harmful emissions from ships, according to new research published by Netherlands-based ship design and engineering firm C-Job Naval Architects.
READ MORE >June 7, 2019
Transport Logistic Fair Sets Records
According to Transport Logistic, which concluded today, Munich hosted the largest logistics fair in the world with new record values from June 4 to 7, 2019. The top topics were the trade war between the U.S. and China and the…
READ MORE >May 14, 2019
Port of Rotterdam Authority Launches Food Hub
As Western Europe’s biggest transit port for agricultural, horticultural and fishery sector products, the Port of Rotterdam is expanding and establishing the Rotterdam Food Hub at Calandkanaal at the entrance to Maasvlakte. The 60-hectare industrial site will offer optimal facilities…
READ MORE >May 3, 2019
Shipping Organization Asked for Clarifications on IMO 2020
As carriers prepare for compliance with the upcoming low sulfur fuel limit, the International Maritime Organization has been asked to clarify four areas of IMO 2020: safety issues; education on fuel handling; compliance reporting; and how consistent global regulation will…
READ MORE >April 23, 2019
Digital Container Association Formed to Establish Common IT Standards
Ocean carriers MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced last week the establishment of the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA). The organization’s leadership says that the main aim of DGSA is to establish common information technology standards to make the…
READ MORE >April 17, 2019
U.S. Proposes Tariffs on $11 Billion in EU Imports
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released a 14-page preliminary list of European Union goods "to be covered by additional duties." The products total about $11 billion. The proposal is in response to EU subsidies benefiting Airbus that…
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