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BPA publishes agenda for new government

The British Ports Association (BPA) has today published an agenda that outlines the ports industry's requests of government for the coming years.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Higher rates for smaller vessels lift Baltic index

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index has recently edged higher as gains in the Panamax and Supramax vessel segments offset lower capesize rates, Reuters reports.

 
 
 
 

Coronavirus hits global shipping

Sea freight transport, the lifeblood of trade and a bellwether of the global economy, has been blown off course by the COVID-19 outbreak, sparking general alarm.