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    Project logistics providers adapt to market realities

    2022-10-10T14:13:00Z

    With the world in turmoil, project logistics providers are operating in an environment where the only certainty is uncertainty. David Kershaw takes a look at how companies are coping and at where the markets may be heading.

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    Improving relations in the Middle East Gulf

    2021-01-11T16:30:00Z

    Last week, Saudi Arabia announced that it was reopening its land borders with Qatar, marking a major step towards resolving a three-year diplomatic crisis that saw the latter’s neighbours sever ties and suspend all land, air and sea links.

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    Bilbao positions itself as wind energy hub

    2020-08-18T09:53:00Z

    In 2019, the port of Bilbao in Spain handled 142,000 tonnes of wind turbine components. The sector is forecast to grow in the years ahead and the port is positioning itself as a hub for wind energy cargoes.

  • Drewry rates unlikely to recover until late 2021, july 2020
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    Drewry: rates unlikely to recover until late 2021

    Industry analyst Drewry reports that charter rates for multipurpose ships, including breakbulk and heavy lift vessels, are unlikely to recover back to pre-Covid-19 levels until the end of 2021. Any recovery would take even longer if the global pandemic is not contained.

  • Internal tussle as Boeing weighs future of B747
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    Internal tussle as Boeing weighs future of B747

    2020-06-04T13:05:00Z

    Tension is building within Boeing about whether to keep the Boeing 747 in production beyond the current order backlog, as a decision looms on the future of the iconic aircraft.

  • Lift & Move USA launches website
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    Lift & Move USA launches website

    2020-06-03T09:00:00Z

    Lift & Move USA has launched a website showcasing the careers, industries and types of work related to the crane, rigging and specialised transport industry.

  • Irish offshore wind potential gathers momentum
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    Irish offshore wind potential gathers momentum

    2020-06-02T14:30:00Z

    The Republic of Ireland has fast-tracked seven offshore wind energy projects through its upcoming marine planning regime.

  • FROM THE MAGAZINE: Project cargo presses ahead in volatile markets
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    Project cargo presses ahead in volatile Canadia market

    2020-06-02T13:55:00Z

    Following the shocks of Covid-19 and a plunging oil price, many of Canada’s hydrocarbon projects have been hit hard. However, the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors have been much more steady, writes Gregory DL Morris. 

  • Staying in business: the best way is ensuring you get paid
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    Staying in business: the best way is ensuring you get paid

    2020-05-28T11:15:00Z

    James Campbell, secretary at the European Freight Trades Association (EFTA), provides some practical guidance on credit control policies and procedures in these difficult times. 

  • BIFA repeats its call for Brexit extension
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    BIFA repeats its call for Brexit extension

    2020-05-28T11:00:00Z

    A recent survey of members of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has revealed that the majority of freight forwarders believe an extension to the Brexit transition period is desirable.

  • BIFA to create virtual classrooms
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    BIFA to create virtual classrooms

    2020-05-15T08:30:00Z

    From June 1, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) will take its industry training programme online using web-based video conferencing systems.

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    Monitoring compliance on the backburner

    2020-04-15T16:30:00Z

    The Covid-19 pandemic is masking the true picture of sulphur 2020 compliance, according to maritime consultancy Hill Dickinson.

  • International Group launches Covid-19 tracking tool
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    International Group launches Covid-19 tracking tool

    2020-04-15T15:20:00Z

    Global marine insurer North P&I has introduced a Covid-19 tracking tool, which has been made available to the International Group of P&I Clubs.

  • Keeping track of Covid-19 port restrictions
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    Keeping track of Covid-19 port restrictions

    2020-03-25T10:20:00Z

    Wilhelmsen Ship Agency has introduced an interactive Covid-19 port restrictions map covering gateways around the world.

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    StormGeo and DNV GL deepen partnership

    2020-03-19T12:05:00Z

    StormGeo and DNV GL have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim of driving digitalisation and data standardisation in the maritime industry.

  • Charter rates drop in multipurpose shipping
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    Charter rates drop in multipurpose shipping

    2020-03-12T13:50:00Z

    Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have dropped over the last month, according to shipbroker Toepfer Transport.

  • 4D offers Incoterms training
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    4D offers Incoterms training

    2020-03-12T12:35:00Z

    4D Supply Chain Consulting has introduced an e-learning training programme that outlines the impact of the new Incoterms 2020. 

  • FROM THE MAGAZINE: Supporting a greener energy sector
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    Supporting a greener energy sector

    2020-03-09T12:55:00Z

    As part of the green energy movement, many companies in the oil and gas sector are diversifying in order to survive – and logistics has a role to play. Megan Ramsay reports.

  • Boskalis ends 2019 well despite earnings dip
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    Boskalis ends 2019 well despite earnings dip

    2020-03-06T11:50:00Z

    Boskalis ended 2019 on a positive note and is back in the black, despite a slight dip in earnings. The Netherlands-headquartered maritime group said the outlook for 2020 is more favourable compared to last year.

  • FROM THE MAGAZINE: CMA CGM optimistic about Caribbean project prospects
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    CMA CGM optimistic about Caribbean project logistics prospects

    2020-03-05T10:40:00Z

    David Kershaw discusses the Caribbean’s prospects, and pitfalls, with CMA CGM – a container shipping giant that is increasingly targeting heavy and oversize cargoes.