All COVID-19 articles – Page 2
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NewsBrexit - uk trade impact
Andrew Penfold analyses the impact of Brexit on UK trade to-date and identifies forward trend lines with particular reference to trade with the EU and secondary European markets
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NewsCongestion misconception
There are a lot of misconceptions about congestion. In this definitive article Mike Mundy digs behind the scenes, identifies the root causes and highlights the first of a series of Case Studies that shows that there are those getting it right in the face of adversity.
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NewsNo summer of love in europe
A combination of system congestion further aggravated by strikes present a challenging scenario for container ports in the Hamburg-Le Havre range. AJ Keyes assesses the situation and what the rest of 2022 will bring.
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NewsHeavyweight hurdles
Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO of the port of Antwerp-Bruges, was recently quoted as saying that the container segment of its business portfolio “continues to pose significant challenges.”
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The silly season: shortages and inflation
Typically, when it comes to July and August, summer vacations are the main focus for many people as they disappear from their normal routines and try to “switch off”.
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NewsPrepare for life out of the shadows
Ports have traditionally had a link to politics but under the influence of COVID-19, lockdowns, congestion, environmental goals, strikes, exceptional geo-political events and other key influential factors the political dimension has grown significantly larger.
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NewsThe World Turned On Its Head?
Is there a seismic shift underway in the traditional rules of engagement? Will the world we know today be turned on its head and what are the priorities to survive in this challenging new world? Andrew Penfold charts the future
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NewsUkraine – what next?
The recent breakthrough on grain exports from Ukraine represents a ray of hope in an otherwise problematic picture that entails a significant impact on maritime trade. Andrew Penfold analyses the forward picture
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NewsNORTHERN CHALLENGES
A J Keyes assesses the position of North China containerports against a background of economic uncertainty and reviews the performance and development strategies of the key players
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NewsEXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
The pre-covid normal is gone and there is a need to adapt to a new set of market conditions. This was the game-changing view presented at the recent IAPH World Ports Conference. Felicity Landon reviews the highlights
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NewsTERMINAL CHOICES
Shipping line/shipping line affliate or independent common user terminal operator, which way to jump in selecting a best-fit terminal operator? Mike Mundy highlights recent market developments and summarises key diff erences in the off erings of the two groupings
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A SIMPLISTIC VIEW OF A COMPLEX PROBLEM
The National Shipper Advisory Committee, an advisory group to the USA’s Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is proposing that FMC extend its authority to cover the demurrage fees charged by ports and railroads.
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NewsCONTAINER ROLLERCOASTER: WHAT NEXT?
How will the container sector emerge from the market shocks posed by ongoing COVID-19 issues and now the Russia-Ukraine war? Andrew Penfold explores this fundamental question
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NewsOPERATING IN A FOG THAT THREATENS
Economic indicators suggest that there is no recession on the horizon but practical realities are painting a different scenario.
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NewsMORE FOR LESS
Effective use of resource is a port sector priority today. It is, however, not a task that has become any easier in recent times.
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NewsFLORIDA’S MILLIONAIRES CLUB
Florida is home to three large container ports that each handle over one million TEU annually. AJ Keyes assesses how these ports are keeping pace with demand
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NewsTHE DOMINO EFFECT
A new report from the Royal Bank of Canada assesses the impact of current challenges to the global supply chain and considers what the likely outcome will be. A J Keyes presents the highlights
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NewsDOWNGRADES AND UPGRADES
Market consultancy Drewry sees container shipping freight rates continuing to climb but a new set of problems intruding. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsLinear supply chain risk
Europe is facing a container shortage as the impact of rising energy prices, the China lockdown and the Ukraine conflict continue to take their toll
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NewsGood news for British ports
New research shows that UK port investment has overtaken pre-pandemic levels as the sector returns to growth
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