All Insight articles – Page 6
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ArticleSmall modular reactors: the future for nuclear power?
The world of small modular nuclear reactors (SMR) is gaining traction, with development projects popping up around the globe. Taking nuclear power plant construction ‘out of the field’ would reduce risks and costs significantly.
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NewsVaccination: A legal minefield for the marine industry
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has warned that lack of access to vaccinations for seafarers is placing shipping in a legal minefield, while leaving global supply chains vulnerable.
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NewsA look at the UK’s freeport model
The UK’s freeport model may not offer a ‘big bang’ of changes for Customs processes but, in the long-term, could improve ease of doing business and be used as a vehicle to support the energy transition and decarbonisation.
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ArticleLocked-down project logistics markets begin precarious rebound
The Indian Subcontinent region has some of the most exciting opportunities on the planet – but expect the unexpected. The Covid-19 crisis has been a case in point.
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ArticleOngoing project logistics opportunities in oil and gas maintenance
In addition to new plant projects, the non-renewable energies sector of the power generation industry will continue to produce two other sources of logistics work – maintenance/modernisation/ upgrades at existing installations and the decommissioning of old facilities.
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NewsLogistics industry reports recovery beyond 2022
The 2021 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index reports that logisticians do not expect a full economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic until 2022 or beyond.
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ArticleCovid complicates Brexit uncertainty for heavy lift service providers
It is still early too say with any certainty what the impact of Brexit will be on the UK’s project cargo industry. Speaking with HLPFI before the end of the transition period, some of the UK’s leading logisticians were preparing for delays, others believed there would be more opportunities for forwarders.
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NewsNeptune Declaration gathers momentum
More and more companies from across the shipping sector are signing the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change, in a worldwide call to action to end the unprecedented crew change crisis caused by Covid-19.
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ArticlePandemic plays havoc with project cargo claims
The pandemic has had a major effect on the transport of goods, leading to many more insurance disputes. Despite this, there remains a confidence that the shipping industry will recover within a couple of years, writes Gregory DL Morris.
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ArticleLiège Airport anticipates strategic gains will follow Covid-19 crisis
Belgium’s largest freighter airport, Liège, says that one positive arising out of the Covid-19 crisis is the wider understanding of the importance of air cargo operations. With a growing number of carriers using the gateway, Liège Airport is well positioned to bounce back strongly.
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Newstransport logistic 2021 cancelled
Exhibition organiser Messe München has cancelled the transport logistic 2021 event in Munich, Germany, and will instead hold an online conference from May 4-6, 2021.
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NewsImproving relations in the Middle East Gulf
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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NewsDB Schenker and Cargolux join forces
DB Schenker and Cargolux have launched a airfreight service connecting Luxembourg and Indianapolis (USA) to support increased demand for pharmaceutical shipments.
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NewsQatar Airways boosts fleet with Boeing
Qatar Airways Cargo has taken delivery of three Boeing 777 freighters to boost its cargo carrying capabilities.
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NewsRespecting seafarer rights
The IMO used UN Human Rights Day to highlight the plight of seafarers who are still stranded at sea. It has issued a strong call for their fundamental rights to be respected.
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NewsForwarding market set to rebound
The global freight forwarding market experienced its most challenging year to date amid the Covid-19 pandemic, contracting 9 percent year-on-year. However, it is expected to rebound in the years ahead, according to industry analyst Transport Intelligence (Ti).
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NewsCF Sharp sets up Covid-19 test centre
CF Sharp Crewing Services has established a Covid-19 testing centre in Manila, the Philippines, to facilitate crew changes.
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NewsUK P&I launches crew change guide
The UK P&I Club has published a global crew change advice manual to outline current challenges and issues regarding crew changes in ports.
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NewsPort of Baltimore rebounds
In its recent October report, the port of Baltimore reported significant increases in cargo volumes compared with the lows experienced during the height of the pandemic earlier this year.
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NewsConfidence in the UK logistics sector drops
Confidence in the UK logistics sector has fallen as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit concerns, according to the latest report from Barclays and BDO Global. Nevertheless, there are reasons to be cautiously optimistic about the future.