Insights – Page 5
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NewsInternal tussle as Boeing weighs future of B747
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.
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NewsIrish offshore wind potential gathers momentum
The Republic of Ireland has fast-tracked seven offshore wind energy projects through its upcoming marine planning regime.
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NewsProject cargo presses ahead in volatile Canadia market
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.
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NewsReactivating economies with renewables
According to Arjen Vergunst, Sarens general manager – wind, the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the wind energy industry has been largely temporary. He is positive about the sector’s long-term development.
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NewsBIFA to create virtual classrooms
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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NewsTadano resumes production in Germany
Crane manufacturer Tadano has resumed production at its facilities in Lauf and Zweibrücken, Germany.
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NewsSPMTs: The principles of stability
Ton Raemakers and André van der Steen of Eager.one will present a free webinar on April 28 detailing the principles of stability during SPMT transport projects.
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NewsMonitoring compliance on the backburner
The Covid-19 pandemic is masking the true picture of sulphur 2020 compliance, according to maritime consultancy Hill Dickinson.
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NewsFalling charter rates for multipurpose shipping
Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have dropped even further over the last month, according to shipbroker Toepfer Transport.
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NewsCovid-19: Accelerating digitalisation
According to the port of Gothenburg in Sweden, the coronavirus outbreak could accelerate digitalisation in what is an otherwise conservative shipping industry.
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NewsTravel exemption urged for seafarers
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have issued a joint call on behalf of seafarers to governments to facilitate the essential movement of seafarers and marine personnel.
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NewsWell positioned to ride out the crisis
Lucius Bunk, director at shipowner Auerbach Schifffahrt, discussed the current and potential impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on multipurpose shipping, along with the group's plans for the years ahead.
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NewsContainer shipping’s complex Covid-19 reaction
A wave of consolidation in container shipping has made the sector more robust over the past five-seven years. Nonetheless, the outbreak of Covid-19 will be a considerable stress on all container shipping finances, according to analyst Ti.
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NewsMultipurpose shipping braces for Covid-19 impact
Demand growth in the multipurpose and heavy lift shipping sector for the two years to end 2021 is dependent on the containment of the coronavirus outbreak in the fourth quarter of the year. Even then, growth will be weak, said analyst Drewry.
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NewsRising demand for airfreight
The rapid spread of coronavirus and the resulting containment measures put in place around the world is affecting freight capacity availability and rates for shipping lines, airlines, hauliers and rail companies.
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NewsCyber security and Covid-19
Remote working solutions have taken centre stage since the outbreak of Covid-19 as companies reorganise their operating practices. Gard warns that cyber criminals are waiting in the wings.
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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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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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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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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.