Congestion, Delays and Supply Chain Challenges Will Continue into 2022
Congestion, Delays and Supply Chain Challenges Will Continue into 2022 Across all segments of the shipping industry, one thing that everyone agrees on is that there is no quick solution to the supply chain disruptions and challenges that have been experienced in 2021. The major carriers, as well as the ports, are warning that the […]
LCL Market
LCL market efficiency boosted by stratospheric rate costs, say forwarders As freight forwarders gathered in a plush London hotel yesterday, the talk at the London Freight Club annual bash was that soaring rates had pushed NVOCCs to make certain that containers were full. In the past NVOCCs and freight forwarders would push out containers sometimes […]
Devastating Explosion At The Port Of Beirut In Lebanon
ast year’s devastating explosion at the port of Beirut in Lebanon on August 4, 2020 has added to industry concerns over the storage of hazardous goods and concentrations of risk at ports. The explosion caused wide-scale damage to the docks and surrounding city, killing around 200 people and was caused by the detonation of an […]
Vulnerabilities In The Supply Chain
The blocking of the Suez Canal by the container ship Ever Given in March 2021 sent shockwaves through global supply chains that are critically dependent on seaborne transport. The six-day closure of one of the world’s busiest shipping routes saw hundreds of vessels backed up, while many more were rerouted or held in ports. The […]
What exactly is Expo 2020 Dubai? A complete guide
Expo 2020 Dubai will be a celebration of human brilliance and achievement. It will be an opportunity for people to connect from different corners of the world, to experience the best of art, culture, geography, science, technology, innovation and invention and to set into motion millions of new thoughts and ideas that will make a […]