IMO 2020: Changes for the shipping industry
The IMO 2020 regulation has become effective as of January 1, lowering the global limit for sulfur content of ships’ fuel oil. We took a look at the options carriers have to comply with it.
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Made in Sweden: Have you heard of Saint Lucy’s Day?
Shipping has always played an important role in Sweden – and with its 3,218 kilometers of Nordic coast, it’s no wonder that trade and commercial traffic fueled the Swedish economy.
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Good neighbors: Makita and cargo-partner celebrate 10 years of cooperation
It started with air and seafreight shipments in 2009. The cooperation continuously grew closer, and in 2018, the two companies cemented their partnership by moving in next to each other.
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Hóngbāo: Of demons and red envelopes
In China, as well as in many other East Asian societies, a red envelope is a popular gift known as Hóngbāo. This old and popular tradition has since found its way into the digital age.
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“The burden on the world’s oceans caused by heavy fuel oil cannot be justified”
Dr. Sebastian Kummer is a renowned expert in the transport and logistics industry. We asked him for his opinion about current industry topics as well as a well-founded forecast of 2020.
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A shortcut through the Arctic?
The Northern Sea Route is the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia. Its only drawback is that it is icebound and impassable for half the year. But it seems this is already changing.
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China’s railways for Southeast Asia
Between the construction of new ports and railways in the context of China's New Silk Road, there is one sub-plot that has receded into the background: high-speed railways in Southeast Asia.
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A vehicle named Vera
Volvo Trucks has developed the first autonomous tractor unit for heavy haulage and called it Vera – a low-profile, noiseless vehicle with no driver’s cab.
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Incoterms 2020: Key changes
Starting from January 1 2020, there will be new rules – we give you an overview of the most important changes in the Incoterms 2020.
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A shining starfish of unbelievable proportions
The “Beijing New International Airport” made a truly perfect landing at its formal opening on September 26, 2019, by President Xi Jinping after only four years of construction.
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