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Strikes are the last thing British ports need now
From the dockers’ tanner strike of 1889 to the Pentonville Five dispute of 1972, stoppages on the waterfront have literally changed the course of British history. Let them stay in the history books

Grain-carrying Razoni heads to Egypt after small cargo dispatch in Mersin
The ship discharged 1,500 tonnes of corn at Mersin port and is on its way to Damietta in Egypt, ship agent tells Lloyd’s List

FMC considers emergency measures for supply chains
The Federal Maritime Commission has gained new teeth under the latest regulations. Now it is proving it is prepared to use its advanced powers

UECC ties up with Svitzer in boost for biofuels
New regulations on the maritime horizon mean biofuels will become an effective short-term option

GSBN makes foray in Latin America
Cargo Release is supported by Cosco Shipping Lines, Orient Overseas Container Line and Hutchison Ports

Lockdowns in China’s manufacturing export hub hit logistics services
Yiwu port is closely linked to Ningbo port via its sea-rail services and is being established as the sixth port area of Ningbo port by Zhejiang province

Daily Briefing August 12 2022
Ukraine minister says grain exports to reach 3m tonnes in September | JCC sees surge in inquiries to ship grains from Ukraine | Seaspan rejects force majeure from Chinese yard

European Commission calls for evidence on consortia block exemption
Shippers, forwarders and others in the supply chain have been vocal over the role of the consortia block exemption on capacity and pricing. While it won’t expire until 2024, the commission is beginning to seek input ahead of deciding on its future

JCC sees surge in inquiries to ship grains from Ukraine
A dozen ships have left Ukraine so far and four have been authorised to enter in the two weeks that the corridor has been operational. ‘It’s been a good start,’ said the Istanbul-based Joint Coordination Centre’s interim head

Port congestion hits transatlantic trade
Carrier schedules are falling into disarray as congestion mounts on both ends of the transatlantic trade. This is helping reduce capacity from the market

Hapag-Lloyd sees market easing after record first half
Hapag-Lloyd expects conditions that have wreaked havoc on the container shipping sector to ease in the forthcoming quarters as demand slows. Supply growth will soon outpace demand growth

Ports on US Gulf and east coasts report record volumes as congestion persists
About 80 box ships are waiting at anchorage on the east and US Gulf coasts, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence data
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