Bulk Handling – Page 4
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NewsBlank sailings down in May
The number of sailing cancellations has decreased between April and May by 12%, apart from the Transpacific trade, where there is a 32% increase in cancelled sailings.
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NewsTrump threatens to reignite trade war
US President Donald Trump has threatened to reignite the US-China trade war which caused havoc for ports as he criticised China''s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as unacceptable.
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NewsCritical vessel call situation emerges
The share of ports facing significant decreases in container vessel calls during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased, a new report has found.
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NewsPorts feeling impact of blank sailings
The gradual impact of blank sailings by the world’s major container shipping alliances is beginning to be felt by ports, a new report has found.
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NewsSteep fall in container port throughput
New analysis of container port throughput shows a steep fall in February, reflecting COVID-19''s impact on the maritime economy.
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NewsCOVID-19 impact will hit in Q2 2020
A major port operator has said the real impact of COVID-19 will be seen from Q2 2020 onwards.
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NewsPorts still to face "full impact" of COVID-19
A new Port Economic Impact Barometer has reported steady overall port cargo volumes for the week beginning 30 March, but warns that the "full impact" of coronavirus (COVID-19) on container volumes is yet to come.
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NewsPort stocks plunge
A new maritime financial insight report for April has warned of the risk of recession as port stocks posted massive declines amidst the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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NewsCoronavirus container contraction threat
The containerised trade sector could see a large contraction in global container demand this year as a result of coronavirus.
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NewsAcquisitions a priority for Turkish operator
Gateway terminal acquisitions in emerging markets will be a big focus for a Turkish terminal operator in the next five years.
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NewsNew deal signals end to trade war
The US and China have negotiated a preliminary trade deal which will halt a new set of US tariffs on Chinese imports and could prevent further economic strain on US west coast ports.
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NewsChinese influence overhyped, says Drewry
Global expansion and influence by Chinese port companies is not as significant as the hype that surrounds it, a maritime consultancy has said.
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NewsBritish port wins ESPO Award 2019
A British port has been awarded the ESPO Award 2019 in recognition of its successful strategy to reach out to the local community and to directly communicate with the port citizens.
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NewsLook beyond trade war, advises Drewry
The US-China trade war may continue to dominate headlines but there are macro-economic factors at work which are “more important” in determining future trade patterns, a ports expert has said.
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NewsSustainability and CSR rewarded
A major terminal operator has won an award for its sustainability reporting and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
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NewsPort operator is “cautiously optimistic”
A major global port operator has said it plans to continue building its global terminal network and search for opportunities to acquire overseas terminals as it published its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2019.
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NewsShanghai rated world's best-connected port
A Chinese port has topped the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) 2019 ranking of the world’s best-connected ports.
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NewsTrade war still hinders HPT Trust
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPT Trust) has once again reported “challenging” market conditions with the US-China trade war and Brexit amongst the issues which “threaten the recovery of global trade”.
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NewsDark clouds persist on economic horizon
Carly Fields hears that a global economic recovery is far from assured in 2019
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NewsOvercoming the berth bottlenecks
Charlie Bartlett explains why port call optimisation projects have much to offer all parties involved in a cargo move, including the ports themselves
