Challenges Confronting The African Port Sector
Africa has abundant natural resources and favourable demographics, yet its ports sector faces many challenges. Read this article to know more.
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Impact Of Trump’s Tariffs & Suspension Of AGOA On African Countries
The latest blow to international trade and global supply chains has fallen in the form of Trump’s tariffs, where, after assuming the presidency, Trump announced a raft of tariffs on most commodities imported into the USA.
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Analysis Of The Impact Of the BlackRock/ TIL – Hutchison Ports Deal
With an aggregate enterprise value of $22.765 billion, the sale involves CK Hutchison’s 80% stake in Hutchison Ports with an equity value of $14.21 billion.
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What is Fixed Berthing Window Concept at Container Ports and Terminals?
Under the Fixed Berthing Window system, ports and carriers agree on fixed berthing windows, i.e. pre-decided times when the container carrier’s vessel will arrive at the port and will be berthed. Know more inside the article.
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How to Build a Green Supply Chain?
The scope of Green Sustainable supply chains is broader, including reverse logistics, refurbishing and recycling options, and eco-friendly end-of-life-cycle disposal planning. Read the article to know more.
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How Port and Terminal Operators Can Control Emissions?
Learn about the measures port authorities and terminal operators can undertake to reduce direct and indirect emissions.
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Minimum Quantity Commitment (MQC) and Liquidated Damages in Container Shipping: Concept and Relevance
A specified quantity of cargo constitutes the shipper’s commitment to the carrier in return for competitive contract rates (which are lower than the prevailing spot rates) and is known as the Minimum Quantity Commitment (MQC). Find out more inside the article.
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Commoditisation of Container Shipping: How Carriers Can Counter or Mitigate the Impact Thereof
This article will explore ways through which Container carriers can counter (or at least mitigate) the debilitating impact of commoditisation of shipping services.
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Trends and Outlook for Container Shipping Industry in 2024
As we step into 2024, it would be worthwhile to review how 2023 was for the shipping and logistics industry to understand the underlying context, which in turn will facilitate a better appreciation of the trends and factors that are expected to influence the maritime industry in 2024.
