Dry cargo news

International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have released a statement urging customs administrations and port state authorities to establish a proactive approach to maintaining the global supply chain.

The month of April has seen a busy start for the Port of Kings Lynn, which has already welcomed 9 ships carrying 25 000 t of cargo, thus keeping the supply chain moving despite the global pandemic.

The British Ports Association looks at how ports are keeping the UK supplied in difficult circumstances.

The Port of Rotterdam is adding the Track and Trace service Boxinsider, launched in October 2019, to Portbase.

Sal Heavy Lift is working to deliver cargo around the world.

The organisation of collective crew changes at key hub ports by ship managers and owners has the potential to solve the seafarer welfare crisis currently threatening global supply chains.

Associated British Ports have invested £200 000 in a fleet of electric forklifts to use at the Port of Hull.

The British Ports Association is calling on the UK government to broaden the scope of testing and ensure that those working to keep the country supplied with imported food, energy and medicines are protected.

Bruks Siwertell has signed a contract that will see it deliver a high-capacity coal unloader for Taiwan Power Corporation’s 5000 MW Taichung power-generation facility.

Mondi has released an update on how it is addressing the COVID-19 outbreak.