Covid-19 newsfeed – Page 5
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NewsCovid-19 shakes up Sulphur 2020
The rapid spread of Covid-19 has had a multi-faceted impact on global shipping. HLPFI takes a look at how the outbreak has caused shockwaves in bunker prices and what this means for the implementation of the sulphur 2020 regulations.
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NewsBoskalis issues Covid-19 update
Royal Boskalis Westminster has suspended crew and project staff rotations in response to the outbreak of Covid-19, but cargo is still moving.
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NewsA bleak economic picture
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has revised its growth forecasts for countries across the world.
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NewsQatar Airways adds belly-hold capacity to China
Qatar Airways Cargo has resumed its bellyhold cargo operations to six of its passenger destinations in China.
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NewsCaterpillar considers Covid-19 impact
The magnitude of the Covid-19 pandemic will be determined by its duration, geographic spread, business disruption and overall impact on the global economy, says equipment manufacturer Caterpillar.
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NewsCeva declares force majeure
Ceva Logistics has invoked force majeure as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak
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NewsSurge in remote surveys
The restrictions put in place to limit the spread of Covid-19 is changing the way the transport and logistics industry operates. Remote solutions are becoming increasingly important.
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NewsAfrica faces debt crisis
A research study by the Jubilee Debt Campaign (JDC) states that many poor African countries are already suffering from a debt crisis as a result of Covid-19.
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NewsPassenger aircraft join all-cargo services
Etihad Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo are boosting capacity on their freighter services with passenger aircraft.
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NewsLatin America: Behind the curve but preparing for the worst
The Central and South America regions were among the last to be hit by Covid-19. To be forewarned is to be forearmed, but little can prevent the adverse impact coronavirus will have on the project logistics supply chain.
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NewsSC&RA update on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) is appealing to the US Department of Homeland Security to confirm that the crane, rigging, and specialised transportation industry is classified as Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers.
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NewsICS and IAPH call for G20 support
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) have joined forces to call for swift action to support global supply chains from the impact of Covid-19.
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NewsProjects and investments curtailed
There is uncertainty as to how Covid-19 will affect the project logistics sector in the long-term, but initial indicators are ominous given recent statements made by leading project developers around the world.
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NewsFreight rates face extreme downward pressure, says AAL
HLPFI discusses the immediate impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak on the multipurpose shipping sector with AAL Shipping’s managing director, Kyriacos Panayides.
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NewsGeodis introduces charter services
Geodis has launched charter services to secure air cargo capacity between China and Europe as well as on transatlantic routes.
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NewsSaudia Cargo extends services
Omar bin Talal Hariri, ceo of Saudi Airlines Cargo, said the carrier has taken proactive steps to ensure the continuity of its cargo operations.
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NewsForce majeure declared
DHL Global Forwarding has invoked force majeure as a result of the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsKeeping track of Covid-19 port restrictions
Wilhelmsen Ship Agency has introduced an interactive Covid-19 port restrictions map covering gateways around the world.
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NewsCovid-19 tightens global grip
When China sneezes, the world turns to its sick bed. Although China is now in the recovery position and regaining strength, the rest of the world is battening down the hatches.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen outlines Covid-19 contingency
Wallenius Wilhelmsen will recycle up to four vessels as the shipping company prepares “for a challenging time ahead” as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.