WTO goods trade gauge shows likely turning point as supply woes ease

Supply disruptions have dampened the strength of the rebound in global merchandise…

Hong Kong may face lasting veggie shortage as Omicron hits truckers

At least 35 cross-border vegetable truck drivers from China to Hong Kong…

PortCalls February 21, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_February 21, 2022). Stories include: BOC overhauls rules on…
China air cargo Janaury volume

China air cargo sector rebounds in January on strong demand

China’s air cargo transport rose to near pre-pandemic levels in January, state…
HKIA January cargo

HKIA January cargo, passenger traffic sink in COVID fifth wave

  Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 391,000 tons of cargo in…

Cathay cargo volume dips deeper on capacity cuts and crew curbs

Cathay Pacific’s air cargo volumes in January fell a further 31.8% year…

CMA CGM ships won’t carry plastic waste from June to save oceans

CMA CGM will no longer carry plastic waste on board its ships…

Global trade hits record US$28.5T in 2021, seen abating this year

UNCTAD reports record trade of US$28.5 trillion in 2021 as exports and…

Supply chains look beyond China in ‘profound’ sector structure shift

Political intrusion in China and disruption due to quarantines are making supply…

PortCalls February 16, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_February 16, 2022). Stories include: Costlier crude forces local…