Year 2017 was a remarkable year for global trade when it grew faster than the global economy. Thanks to the rising demand of semiconductors
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Shipping and Logistics is evolving with global trends
Globally, customer expectations on delivery have risen sharply With the rise of e-commerce and the shipping standards set by Amazon. Over the last five
Transition deal for Brexit eases supply chain concerns
A hard Brexit does not augur well for the UK-EU trade supply chains. This is a prospect that negotiators on both sides of the
Volume of global trade grows faster than the global economy in 2017
Year 2017 was a remarkable year for global trade when it grew faster than the global economy. Thanks to the rising demand of semiconductors
Innovative regional trade agreements, expected to facilitate growth in global trade
Risks to global trade may be overcome as several innovative regional trade agreements are gaining momentum. In the wake of the protectionist threat coming
South Korea carrier pact removes more Vietnam services
As part of the latest rationalization move, the South Korean Shipping Partnership group has agreed to remove one of the 13 weekly services. The
11 Countries conclude Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement
Trade ministers of 11 nations signed Trans-Pacific free trade agreement just hours before the US President declared his plans to impose new tariffs on
Opinion- Trade War could impact shipping
President Trump’s announcement of his intention to impose 25% tariff on steel and a 10% tariff on aluminium came as the latest salvo in
Denmark looking to grow fleet by 10% by 2021
Copenhagen unveiled details of a new fleet growth strategy which aims at 10% growth by 2021. Stated goals include a 10% increase in the
Indian Seafarers remain favourites worldwide
The number of Indian seafarers engaged on merchant ships globally saw a sharp rise in 2017 to reached 154,349 in 2017 compared to 143,940