Vaccination: 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.
Logistics 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.
Neptune 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.
transport 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.
DB 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.
Qatar Airways boosts fleet with Boeing
Qatar Airways Cargo has taken delivery of three Boeing 777 freighters to boost its cargo carrying capabilities.
Respecting 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.
Forwarding market set to rebound
CF Sharp sets up Covid-19 test centre
UK P&I launches crew change guide
Port of Baltimore rebounds
Confidence in the UK logistics sector drops
Crane Worldwide prepares for vaccine supply chain challenges
Volga-Dnepr strengthens healthcare team
Seafarer crisis to raise crewing costs
Storing cargoes in a pandemic
ABC transports vaccine equipment