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Seven Major Ports Are Now Working Together to Curb Global Carbonization

Seven Major Ports Are Working Together to Curb Global Carbonization

A number of major port authorities have launched a joint decarbonization program in a bid to boost the maritime industry’s contribution to the Paris Agreement climate change target.

September 20, 2018

Supply Management

A number of major port authorities have launched a joint decarbonization program in a bid to boost the maritime industry’s contribution to the Paris Agreement climate change target.

Hawaii's Ports Brace for Hurricane Lane

Hurricane Lane will bring high winds and heavy rainfall to the Hawaiian Islands over the next several days.

August 24, 2018

Maritime Executive

Hurricane Lane will bring high winds and heavy rainfall to the Hawaiian Islands over the next several days.

Giant Shipload of Soya Beans Circles Off China, Victim of Trade War With U.S.

A shipment of soya beans worth more than $20m (£15.5m) has been bobbing aimlessly in the Pacific Ocean for a month, a casualty of the escalating trade war between China and the U.S.

August 10, 2018

The Guardian

A shipment of soya beans worth more than $20m (£15.5m) has been bobbing aimlessly in the Pacific Ocean for a month, a casualty of the escalating trade war between China and the U.S.

U.S. Seaborne Imports Surging as Retailers Stock Up Early

Cargo streamed into U.S. seaports at a rapid rate in June, as businesses pulled in goods in an apparent rush to stock up ahead of new tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and China.

July 20, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Cargo streamed into U.S. seaports at a rapid rate in June, as businesses pulled in goods in an apparent rush to stock up ahead of new tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and China.

Spiralling Trade Costs Pose Dairy Dilemma After Brexit

The U.K. dairy industry faces a “sharp rise in prices” and “shortages of products” when Britain leaves the EU, according to milk producer Arla.

July 18, 2018

Supply Management

The U.K. dairy industry faces a “sharp rise in prices” and “shortages of products” when Britain leaves the EU, according to milk producer Arla.

Will Pakistan’s 'Belt and Road' Dream Turn Into a Nightmare?

June 20, 2018

Maritime Executive

China’s infrastructure investments as part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have the potential to change the strategic dynamics of the entire Indo-Pacific region.

Port Community Wants a Stronger Voice in International Maritime Organization

June 18, 2018

Maritime Executive

International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) President Santiago Garcia Milà is calling for closer cooperation between various port-related organizations.

U.S. Imposes New Advance Screening Rules for Inbound Air Cargo

June 18, 2018

Air Cargo World

After nearly eight years of starts, stops and delays, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finally implemented its much-debated Air Cargo Advanced Screening (ACAS) program — requiring all carriers of commercial cargo to report electronic airfreight data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before the cargo is loaded onto aircraft bound for the states.

Hackers Targeting Ships Could Block English Channel, Security Group Warns

June 12, 2018

Supply Management

Cyberattacks targeting a shipping navigation system could be used to block the English Channel, a security researcher has warned.

Cargo Trade Faces Life in the Slow Lane After Brexit

May 29, 2018

Bloomberg

After the Pride of York ferry sailed into the Belgian port of Zeebrugge from Hull in the U.K. earlier this month, dozens of cargo containers were offloaded and whisked away on trucks. The hundreds of passengers weren’t as lucky: They had to line up for border checks.

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The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global seaports and airports and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering goods to more international customers than ever before through global ports and free and foreign trade zones. As infrastructure around these global gateways continues to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply chain operations through their strategic use of global seaports and airports.