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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 >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 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 4, 2019
Port of Antwerp Pursues Methanol as Alternative Energy Source
The Port of Antwerp is pursuing a pilot project focused on the sustainable production of methanol, as well as introducing a methanol-powered tug in the near future. The project is targeting production of as much as 8,000 tons of sustainable…
READ MORE >April 4, 2019
FIATA Releases Best Practice Guide for Fighting Cyber Crimes
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has released a Best Practice Guide on Prevention of Cybercrime aimed at helping the industry thwart growing online threats to supply chains. FIATA’s Advisory Body on Legal Matters (ABLM) prepared the guide.
READ MORE >April 4, 2019
Remaining Damaged Containers Unloaded from Yantian Express
Ocean carriers Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE) have advised shippers that they have finished unloading all damaged containers from the fire-stricken Yantian Express. Undamaged cargo remains on board the vessel, which is to undergo repairs, before sailing to an as…
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