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Features. International Viewpoints. Kitack Lim. July 29, 2020

Prologue to Maritime Perspectives

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Following article based on the keynote address by Kitack Lim, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization, at a webinar on Digital Connectivity and Data Standards. It is a […]

Features. International Viewpoints. Opinions. July 22, 2020

What does the future hold for reefer shipping and the cold chain?

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by Max Schwerdtfeger  Despite the impact of COVID-19 on the supply chain, the transportation of perishable goods is set to grow in 2020 as plant-based diets […]

Andre Simha. Education. Features. Francois Bottin. Hanane Becha. International Viewpoints. Mikael Lind. Steen Erik Larsen. July 9, 2020

Digital identity critical in the containerised world

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Building upon the principle of standardisation in the physical world, standardisation and containerisation of the informational side of shipping can now produce efficiencies in information sharing […]

Features. Opinions. Opinions. RC Wijegunaratne. May 26, 2020

Necessity of strategic maritime partnerships

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Sri Lanka is a major maritime hub in the region and pivotal partner in maritime security. by RC Wijegunaratne I would say partnerships matter more than […]

Education. Features. International Viewpoints. Opinions. Sato Seiji. May 25, 2020

Importance of Maritime Transport and Ports

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In the changing socio-economic situation, it is my hope that SLPA and all related stakeholders will make continuous efforts to improve maritime transport and ports for […]

Education. Features. International Viewpoints. Jessica Larsen. Opinions. May 22, 2020

Maritime security is about ports, too

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When it comes to the Indian Ocean, maritime crime and security has long been a central subject of attention. by Dr. Jessica Larsen, PhD[i] While corona […]

IMO. International Viewpoints. May 21, 2020

Major IMO-industry alliance broadens scope of action to cut ship emissions

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A key IMO initiative supporting ship decarbonization – the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to Support Low Carbon Shipping – will intensify its work on the ship-port interface to reduce emissions from […]

Education. International Viewpoints. UNCTAD. May 21, 2020

From the Great Lockdown to the Great Meltdown – UNCTAD Study

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This situation is all the more critical where developing countries already face high debt burdens UNCTAD The Covid-19 shock is posing unprecedented challenges to advanced country […]

Education. Features. International Viewpoints. Mohammad Danil Arifin. Opinions. May 20, 2020

Guidance for Ship Operators to ensure Seafarers health

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Issued by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and launched at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the guidance document aims to protect the health of seafarers […]

Adele Berti. Education. Features. International Viewpoints. Opinions. May 16, 2020

Covid-19: The Impact on Global Shipping

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The rapid spread of coronavirus in early 2020 has had a major impact on global shipping markets, with the slump in demand for goods from China […]

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