by Alex Pappas | Aug 1, 2014 | Week in Global Logistics
India Objections Stall WTO Talks – The World Trade Organizations (WTO) plans to streamline global trade failed this week as India demanded to keep its food subsidy programs. The agreement would have been the most significant initiative for the nearly 20 year old...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 4, 2014 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
FMC Approves G6 Expansion – The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) unanimously approved an expansion of the G6 Alliance. The G6 is made up of American President Lines (APL), Hapag Lloyd, Hyundiai Merchant Marine, Mitsui OSK Lines, Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), and Orient...
by Alex Pappas | Jan 17, 2014 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Portland and Suzhou Win Sister City Award – Portland, Oregon and Suzhou, China sealed sister city ties in 1988 with the intention of developing a cultural link. The relationship has grown over the years and the two cities are being awarded the 2014 U.S.-China Sister...
by Alex Pappas | Aug 16, 2013 | China, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Tyne Unveils New Gantry Crane – The United Kingdom’s Port of Tyne has unveiled a new gantry crane that will allow the port to expand operations. The crane weighs 750-tons, stands 70 meters high and has the ability to handle vessels up to 13 containers wide....
by Alex Pappas | May 31, 2013 | Week in Global Logistics
Canada Updates Iran Sanctions – The Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister has announced that the new sanctions against Iran will ban all imports and exports due to concern over Iran’s human rights abuses and continued support for terrorism. The ban includes exemptions for...