Insight – Page 25

  • News

    Shipping losses decline, but risks remain

    2018-07-19T10:25:00Z

    Large shipping losses have declined by more than a third (38 percent) over the past decade, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE’s (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review 2018.

  • FROM THE MAGAZINE: Commodities outlook improves
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    Commodities outlook improves project logistics prospects

    2018-07-17T11:45:00Z

    Commodity prices are rising and new projects are being approved around the world as energy majors, having driven down costs, begin to invest some of their cash stockpiles, writes David Kershaw.

  • Trade war steams ahead
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    Trade war steams ahead

    2018-07-03T16:30:00Z

    The trade war is a speeding train, accelerating with every trade-restrictive retaliatory measure imposed and becoming ever more difficult to stop, said the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO).

  • FROM THE MAGAZINE: Turkish hauliers campaign for regulations update
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    Turkish hauliers campaign for regulations update

    2018-07-03T11:25:00Z

    With major infrastructure developments planned, there are attempts under way to improve operating conditions for heavy haulage companies working in Turkey, writes Savannah Matheson. 

  • Global trade growth set to accelerate says DHL
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    Global trade growth set to accelerate says DHL

    2018-06-27T14:20:00Z

    The third DHL Global Trade Barometer (GTB) index has predicted that global trade growth will continue to accelerate over the next three months, despite increasing trade tensions.

  • News

    SC&RA encourages weather preparedness

    2018-06-21T15:55:00Z

    The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has published Severe Weather Guidelines for the crane and rigging industry. 

  • Insourcing a key threat to forwarders
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    Insourcing a key threat to forwarders

    2018-06-13T16:55:00Z

    Logistics Trends & Insights has published its 2018 Evolving Freight Forwarding Market report, revealing that 54 percent of respondents think that shippers bringing their logistics functions in house is the biggest threat to the market.

  • FROM THE MAGAZINE: Super-heavy sector adapts
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    Super-heavy lift shipping sector adapts

    2018-06-11T17:15:00Z

    The heavy lift and semi-submersible side of the shipping sector is certainly in a state of flux. Ian Matheson discusses the changes witnessed at those shipping lines serving the super-heavy cargo end of the spectrum. 

  • FROM THE MAGAZINE: Navigating changes to anti-bribery enforcement
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    How to naviagte anti-bribery enforcement changes

    2018-06-11T14:00:00Z

    With the US Department of Justice providing incentives for companies to voluntarily disclose any corruption they uncover, there is a stronger reason for companies to self-police, explains Robert Clark of TRACE International in HLPFI's July/August edition.

  • FROM THE MAGAZINE: A new era of green shipping
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    A new era of green shipping

    2018-06-01T16:35:00Z

    In 2017, new environmental regulations for the shipping industry came into force or were finalised, and progress was made on the future regulatory landscape for the sector. This year has already continued the development of a greener shipping industry.

  • Mood is upbeat, but challenges to overcome
    News

    Mood is upbeat, but challenges to overcome

    2018-06-01T10:45:00Z

    At this week's Breakbulk Europe event, during a discussion session on ocean-going issues, participants heard that companies on all sides of the supply chain still face many challenges.

  • Breakbulk Europe sees sector striking the right notes
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    Breakbulk Europe sees sector striking the right notes

    2018-06-01T10:20:00Z

    Greater optimism was on show at this week’s Breakbulk Europe event in Bremen, although the general sentiment was that business conditions remain tough in all sectors.

  • Germany set to increase HGV tolls
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    Germany set to increase HGV tolls

    2018-05-25T16:30:00Z

    The German cabinet has passed the fifth Federal Road Toll Act (Bundesfernstraßenmautgesetz). Starting January 1, 2019, there will be an increase in the tolls imposed on heavy goods vehicles (HGV).

  • AGCS expands insurance offering
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    AGCS expands insurance offering

    2018-05-23T16:50:00Z

    Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality (AGCS), Allianz Group’s specialist corporate insurer, has formed a partnership with its engineering division to offer expanded project cargo coverage.

  • ICS fears chaos and confusion
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    ICS fears chaos and confusion

    2018-05-22T14:30:00Z

    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) fears ‘chaos and confusion’ unless the International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolves issues concerning the implementation of the 0.5 percent sulphur in marine fuel cap.

  • Drewry remains optimistic on multipurpose recovery
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    Drewry remains optimistic on multipurpose recovery

    2018-04-20T00:00:00Z

    During a webinar earlier this week looking at the latest trends and outlook for the multipurpose shipping market, covering both breakbulk and project cargo sectors, Drewry repeated its optimistic forecast for the sector, predicting further rec

  • IMO reaches landmark GHG agreement
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    IMO reaches landmark GHG agreement

    2018-04-13T00:00:00Z

    Delegates at the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) 72nd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 72) have agreed on a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategy for the international shipping industry.

  • Global standard for airfreight of animals launched
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    Global standard for airfreight of animals launched

    2018-04-12T00:00:00Z

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recently launched a new standardised global certification programme to improve the safety and welfare of animals travelling by air.

  • MEPC 72 kicks off in London
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    MEPC 72 kicks off in London

    2018-04-09T00:00:00Z

    The International Maritime Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 72) meeting is now under way at the IMO headquarters in London, discussing the adoption of an initial greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategy.

  • Protectionist risks remain for airfreight
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    Protectionist risks remain for airfreight

    2018-04-09T00:00:00Z

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released demand growth results for global airfreight markets for February 2018, showing a 6.8 percent increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs) compared to the same peri