Cosco debuts Global Shipping Industry Chain Cooperation Initiative

China’s state-run shipping conglomerate Cosco has debuted a cross-industry pact during the World Shipping Summit in Shanghai this week in an effort to strengthen collaboration among players from different sectors in the industry.

PEMA calls for cross-industry dialogue to optimise global shipping supply chain

Members of the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) called for cross-industry dialogue to optimise the global shipping supply chain during the Association’s annual general meeting, with issues such as container vessel size

In The Middle Of A (Supply) Chain Reaction?

In 2016 the shipping industry saw significant supply side adjustments in reaction to continued market pressures.

Mega-ports failing global supply chain, says Peel Ports

Congestion, cost increases and environmental damage are among the negative impacts of the mega gateway port trend, according to Peel Ports commercial director Patrick Walters. ...

Green shoots in the logistics chain through low carbon dividend

Three years ago, an unusual project centred on ports in the East of England region was...

Australian supermarket chain probe prompts call to protect New Zealand suppliers

New Zealand's commerce watchdog has cleared an Australian supermarket chain of using anti- competitive and...

Chinese yards to move up the value chain, curb capacity growth

China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) has urged Chinese shipyards to...