PortCalls March 30, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_March 30, 2022). Stories include: 2021 airfreight volume handled…
China lockdowns

Lockdowns to halt Omicron could cost China US$46B a month: study

China’s lockdowns to halt a wave of Omicron infection is costing the…

Russia moves to keep jets leased from West out of owners’ reach

Vladimir Putin allows Russian airlines to register locally planes they have leased…
Shanghai pudong

East Shanghai locks down as Omicron case spike fuels congestion fears

China’s financial capital imposes four-day lockdown on eastern half of city; western…

PortCalls March 28, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_March 28, 2022). Stories include: LTO approves private truck…
Carriers can evade Emissions Trading

Carriers can evade EU Emissions Trading System, study finds

Port of Rotterdam says a study it commissioned shows ocean liners can…
Odessa port

Russia offers safe passage to 67 cargo ships stranded at Ukraine ports

67 ships from 15 countries are anchored at Ukrainian ports due to…
Ukraine war global growth prospects

Ukraine war, macro policy shifts cut global growth prospects by 1%

UNCTAD downgrades its global economic growth projection for 2022 to 2.6% from…
Supply chain disruption

China lockdowns, Ukraine conflict spur greater supply chain disorder

Closures due to lockdowns in China, the Russia-Ukraine war and upcoming contract…
Electrolux deal with shipping lines

Electrolux deal with giant liners cuts transport emissions by 15%

Maersk and CMA-CGM will carry 25% of Electrolux’s total sea freight using…