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COVID-19 Joint statement of ECSA, EMPA and ETF on protective measures to minimise risks between crew and shore based personnel boarding a ship
ECSA, EMPA and ETF welcome the recommendations by the European Healthy GateWays and call for a common approach for the health and safety of maritime transport workers and smooth and efficient operations in port.
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No green light yet for port construction projects
[Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 May 2020] Construction work on current infrastructure projects within South Africa’s ports will not resume under Level 4 of the country’s COVID-19 lockdown according to the latest list provided by Government.
While there has been no indication of when the lockdown on general construction will be lifted, South African port landlord Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says it will communicate updates as...
https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/05/20/no-green-light-yet-for-port-construction-projects/
Peter Sand
BIMCO: China to Europe front- and back-haul container spot rates in rare reversal
Throughout April, container shipping spot freight rates on the back-haul trade from North Europe to China were higher than those on the front-haul trade from China to North Europe. This is a rare occurrence that has developed in the wake of the massive supply chain disruptions in the world’s #1 manufacturing hub due to the Covid-19 outbreak, causing aftershocks across the Far East.
“A reversal of...
Robert Keen
Freight forwarding sector welcomes government support for key short sea trade routes
In response to today’s news that the government has signed agreements with six operators to provide up to £35 million to help ensure there is enough short-sea shipping capacity to prevent disruption to the flow of freight, Robert Keen Director General of the British International Freight Association comments:
“The government’s decision to provide financial support to safeguard 16 of the most important...
Back to work planning in updated WPSP COVID19 guidance document for ports
Fourth edition of the guidance created by ports for ports now available on WPSP COVID19 Information Portal
Active since March and with a dedicated information portal since early April, the World Ports Sustainability Program’s COVID19 Task Force has just released its latest version of its guidance document for ports. It can be found under the frequently asked question :
WHERE DO I FIND OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE AS A PORT BASED...
Is your port playing a role in attracting innovation and local start-ups to be part of the port ecosystem? Submit your project for the ESPO Award 2020
The ESPO Award on Social Integration of Ports is entering its 12th edition. The theme of this year is “Enhancing the port-city relationship by encouraging innovators and local start-ups to be part of the port ecosystem”.
Innovation is key for European ports if they want to prepare for a zero-carbon and digital future. Most European ports are...
Robert Keen
UK freight forwarders give cautious welcome to Government’s planned investment in transport infrastructure
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has given a cautious welcome to the news that the UK Government will commit to invest some £2 billion in the UK’s transport infrastructure.
BIFA Director General, Robert Keen, says: “We have regularly said that there has been a distinct lack of investment in the UK transport infrastructure network over many years.
“Prior to the...
Navis Examines State of Terminals Worldwide Amidst COVID-19: Customer Survey Identifies Remote Operations as Critical for Continued Operations Around the Globe
Oakland, CA — May 8, 2020 — As COVID-19 remains prevalent around the world, terminals have had to adapt their business strategies to meet the challenges brought on by the pandemic, according to industry research done by Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, the provider of operational technologies and services that unlock greater...
PEMA provides key insights for STS crane operators
In response to the growing technical demands made on Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes driven by the growth in the size of container vessels, the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has released a detailed information paper that provides practical guidance on the safe and efficient operation of STS cranes in the age of “mega” container ships.
Hoist Winch Gearboxes and Brakes on STS Cranes key offers commentary and practical advice for...
https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/05/13/pema-provides-key-insights-for-sts-crane-operators/