by Alex Pappas | Nov 15, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Strike at Port Karachi Enters Eighth Day – A significant number of containers and a large quantity of loose cargo is stranded inside the Karachi ports as a strike by the goods-carriers enters its eighth day. The United Goods Transporters Alliance (UGTA) secretary...
by Alex Pappas | Nov 23, 2011 | Week in Global Logistics
South Korean Cargo Ship Sinks – This week, a South Korean cargo ship destined for China disappeared after sending out an emergency signal. According to the South Korean Foreign Ministry, 14 crew members were rescued, while 7 seamen remain missing. Rescue ships from...
by Alex Pappas | Nov 4, 2011 | Week in Global Logistics
UK Okays Armed Guards Against Piracy – To combat piracy, the UK will now allow armed guards aboard ships in dangerous shipping lanes. It is expected that up to 100 vessels will apply to use armed guards within the next month. According to Prime Minister Cameron, this...