Bulk Handling – Page 4
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NewsSE Asia ports face supply chain challenge
Drewry has outlined the investment needed to ready Southeast Asian ports for COVID-19 driven supply chain diversification alongside the advantages and challenges that these ports have.
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NewsTransshipment trend amidst blank sailings
Feeder services to regional ports have increased as the COVID-19 pandemic sees a large number of blank sailings mainly on the trade routes with the Far East.
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NewsCOVID-19: pronounced regional differences
Regional differences are becoming increasingly pronounced in terms of the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ports.
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NewsGrim worst case scenario for container market
The global container handling market could sink by 12% this year and a further 6% next year, new research has found.
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NewsMixed recovery for Chinese ports
A new report has revealed that for the last three weeks, most ports in the Asia Region have reported a full return to activities as the COVID-19 pandemic has diminished there.
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NewsEurope worst hit by vessel call reduction
European ports are being impacted by reduced cargo vessel calls more than other regions of the world.
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NewsBlank sailings down in May
The number of sailing cancellations has decreased between April and May by 12%, apart from the Transpacific trade, where there is a 32% increase in cancelled sailings.
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NewsTrump threatens to reignite trade war
US President Donald Trump has threatened to reignite the US-China trade war which caused havoc for ports as he criticised China''s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as unacceptable.
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NewsCritical vessel call situation emerges
The share of ports facing significant decreases in container vessel calls during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased, a new report has found.
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NewsPorts feeling impact of blank sailings
The gradual impact of blank sailings by the world’s major container shipping alliances is beginning to be felt by ports, a new report has found.
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NewsSteep fall in container port throughput
New analysis of container port throughput shows a steep fall in February, reflecting COVID-19''s impact on the maritime economy.
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NewsCOVID-19 impact will hit in Q2 2020
A major port operator has said the real impact of COVID-19 will be seen from Q2 2020 onwards.
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NewsPorts still to face "full impact" of COVID-19
A new Port Economic Impact Barometer has reported steady overall port cargo volumes for the week beginning 30 March, but warns that the "full impact" of coronavirus (COVID-19) on container volumes is yet to come.
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NewsPort stocks plunge
A new maritime financial insight report for April has warned of the risk of recession as port stocks posted massive declines amidst the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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NewsCoronavirus container contraction threat
The containerised trade sector could see a large contraction in global container demand this year as a result of coronavirus.
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NewsAcquisitions a priority for Turkish operator
Gateway terminal acquisitions in emerging markets will be a big focus for a Turkish terminal operator in the next five years.
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NewsNew deal signals end to trade war
The US and China have negotiated a preliminary trade deal which will halt a new set of US tariffs on Chinese imports and could prevent further economic strain on US west coast ports.
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NewsChinese influence overhyped, says Drewry
Global expansion and influence by Chinese port companies is not as significant as the hype that surrounds it, a maritime consultancy has said.
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NewsBritish port wins ESPO Award 2019
A British port has been awarded the ESPO Award 2019 in recognition of its successful strategy to reach out to the local community and to directly communicate with the port citizens.
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NewsLook beyond trade war, advises Drewry
The US-China trade war may continue to dominate headlines but there are macro-economic factors at work which are “more important” in determining future trade patterns, a ports expert has said.
