US – Anyone who hoped that the removal of Donald Trump might open the country to a more amicable regime in terms of global trade will doubtless have been disappointed by one of the latest Executive Orders issued by President Joe Biden. WORLDWIDE – Over 300 maritime industry and human rights leaders have stepped up to sign a new global pledge to resolve the horrific crew change crisis which has bedevilled the maritime sector for months. FINLAND – WORLDWIDE – Not so long ago we could not see a day go by without a pirate headline, then it was Brexit, rapidly chased up by Covid, however a theme which has cropped up consistently during that whole time is climate change, with the need to cut maritime emissions playing a major role. UK – The humble van is in fact one of the most important key components in the supply chain, yet its status is often not recognised, and the qualities of both vehicle and driver can vary wildly from one company to the next. UK – Brexit has of course seen many twists and turns before settling into the reality of making it work, a task being undertaken by Customs authorities and freight forwarders alike, not to mention some continuing input from the politicians, many of whom were responsible for the whole excruciating process. UK – This week's round up starts in London as, whilst the organisers of many freight and logistics related events are bemoaning the fact that, for them at least, 2021 will be a write off, those who put on London International Shipping Week (LISW) are more hopeful their plans will not be subject to change, particularly as vaccines roll out. The organisers of LISW21 are still seeking sponsors, with details HERE. UK – EUROPE – Confusion reigns over the VAT and Customs duty status of many goods arriving In the UK from the European Union post Brexit. NETHERLANDS – SWEDEN – WORLDWIDE – Another merchant vessel kitted out to harness the wind has made its maiden voyage after the owners, Boomsma Shipping BV, agreed to equip it with two eConowind VentiFoil wind-assisted propulsion units, having signed a contract Covid-style eight months previously. EUROPE – Before Covid-19 began to cut a swathe through the population and became the headline grabber of 2020, data protection had been very much an issue concerning most businesses. Now figures released show that it would be unwise for companies still trading in the European Union and beyond to relax their vigilance on adhering to the regulations and the ways they collate, handle and retain personal data. UK – WORLDWIDE – Both having strongly and consistently advocated the need for significant improvements to safety standards in the dry bulk sector, RightShip and INTERCARGO last August combined their expertise to create a single framework for the whole industry. 
US Executive Order Does Not Bode Well for Would be Foreign Maritime Carriers
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 View Article 
New Global Declaration Intended to End the Maritime Crew Change Crisis
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 View Article 
Another Multi Million Euro Project to Look at Maritime Emissions
Monday, January 25, 2021 View Article 
Humble Van Recognised with Webinar Series to Raise Standards
Monday, January 25, 2021 View Article 
Well Prepared Freight Forwarders Help Avoid Brexit Chaos
Monday, January 25, 2021 View Article 
The Weekly Round Up of Some Industry Items You May Have Missed
Friday, January 22, 2021 View Article 
Concerns Over Extra VAT and Customs Duty Charges Post Brexit
Friday, January 22, 2021 View Article 
Another Wind Assisted Vessel Takes to the Waves
Thursday, January 21, 2021 View Article 
Companies Should Beware Any Relaxation of Data Protection Protocols as Levels of Fines Revealed
Thursday, January 21, 2021 View Article 
New International Safety Standard Set for Dry Bulk Sector
Thursday, January 21, 2021 View Article
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