Hong Kong

agosto 6, 2019


Hong Kong Protests Force Air Cancellations

Flights were cancelled at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) on Monday, August 5 as protesters in the city disrupted transportation services. More than 200 flights at the city's airport - one of the world's busiest - were listed as canceled…

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julio 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.)

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junio 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…

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mayo 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…

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abril 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.

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abril 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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