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NewsEU ports seek customs clarity
The EU’s maritime sector supports customs reform but is urging clarity, fairness and practical roles before finalisation
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NewsPartnership expands emerging market trade
DP World and J.P. Morgan are teaming up to expand trade finance access in underserved emerging markets
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NewsAberdeen port reports strong growth
The Port of Aberdeen has reported strong growth in 2024, advancing sustainability and offshore wind transition goals
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NewsCargo thieves getting smarter
Cargo theft criminals are increasingly sophisticated, using impersonation and AI to exploit global supply chains
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NewsHiab begins trading as standalone firm
Hiab enters the Nasdaq Helsinki, driving sustainable growth and value following its name change from Cargotec
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NewsMake cargo insurance easier, say freight bosses
Industry bosses are urging simplifying cargo insurance to benefit both clients and providers, making coverage the norm
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NewsDP World reports strong 2024 growth
DP World reports strong 2024 growth, with record EBITDA, strategic investments and a focus on sustainability
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NewsShort on facts
Mike Mundy considers Trump’s assertion that the Panama Canal is in Chinese ownership is ill-informed and does not justify the resulting attack on Hutchison PPC
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NewsUN reports Yemen port damage
The United Nations (UN) has provided independent confirmation about the level of damage suffered by Yemen’s Red Sea ports, and the news is not good.
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NewsTT Club warns of continued risk from fire
TT Club is advising ports to prioritise fire-fighting systems to protect equipment
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NewsCould the US pay a higher price for putting ‘America first’?
The worry is that Trump’s new export tariffs could disrupt US port trade and supply chains
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NewsLloyd’s Register boosts Saudi ports’ efficiency
Lloyd’s Register is to assist Saudi Arabia’s Mawani in enhancing port efficiency and achieving international certifications
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NewsRightShip reduces vessel inspection age
RightShip has reduced its vessel inspection age trigger from 14 to 10 years via a four-phase rollout plan
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NewsS.A. sour grapes?
APMT’s lawyers are busy nowadays fighting offensive and defensive actions but is right on their side or is it ‘lawfare?’ The Editor assesses the situation
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NewsTrouble in Genoa
Allegations of corruption relating to the granting of port terminal contracts, building permits and a beach concession have surfaced in the Port of Genoa, Italy.
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NewsPanama colon container terminal controversy builds
The dispute surrounding a new container terminal development in Colon Container Port (PCCP), Panama, which has seen China’s Landbridge Group ousted from the project due to alleged failure to meet contractual commitments, is hotting up.
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NewsCombatting illicit cargo
Captain Steve Bomgardner, VP Commercial Markets, Pole Star, sheds light on the deceptive shipping practices rampant in illicit cargo transportation and identifies key preventative measures
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NewsShadow fleet targeted
The newly appointed International Maritime Organization Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, has called on Member States to step up and help tackle the issue of an expanding ‘shadow fleet’ of vessels operating around the globe.
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NewsTrust the data
After making its mark in marine insurance, Concirrus is looking at the port and terminal sector where it is confident it can also help insurers improve their loss ratios. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsReducing maritime incidents
Half of maritime incidents recorded by Rightship in 2022 took place within port limits. Yucel Yildiz, Port and Terminal Manager, Rightship, contends more effective information gathering has a positive role to play in reducing this telling statistic
