Netherlands

octubre 25, 2018


Port of Rotterdam Explores Blockchain Technology

The Port of Rotterdam is participating in a container logistics pilot project based on blockchain technology. The ultimate goal is to achieve the complete, paperless integration of physical, administrative, and financial streams within international distribution chains. The development of the…

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agosto 15, 2018


Upcoming EID Holidays

Our colleagues in the Middle East have advised us that businesses will be on holiday from August 21 to 25, 2018 because of local holidays in Qatar in observance of Eid Al Adha. Customers should plan shipments accordingly and check…

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agosto 9, 2018


Drewry Expects Container Throughput to Increase

According to Drewry’s latest five-year container port demand forecast, volumes are set to increase on average by just under 6% a year. This would add 240m teu to global container port throughput by 2022 – 45m teu a year – “broadly equivalent to the size…

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agosto 3, 2018


U.S., EU Agree to Pursue Trade Liberalization Measures

On July 25, the U.S. and the European Union announced “a new phase” in their bilateral relationship that will feature “strong trade relations in which both [sides] will win.” The agreement appears to ease trade tensions that have escalated in…

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