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US ports strike – a sign of the nightmare to come?

Lack of port, road and rail infrastructure could create the ‘perfect storm’ for shipping – and the recent US West Coast port strike was a preview of a potentially nightmare scenario, warned the Global Shippers' Forum (GSF). Secretary-general, Chris Welsh told the Eurocoke Summit in Amsterdam on 14 April that increasing international trade will set unprecedented challenges to the transport system, “particularly around ports, in port hinterland distribution and in surface ... [+]

Commission to keep shipping alliances under the microscope

The Global Shippers' Forum (GSF) has welcomed the new EU Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager's statement that she will keep a ‘close eye’ on container shipping mega-alliances. GSF said it had already called on the European Competition Commission to monitor closely such alliances for compliance with EU competition rules. GSF secretary ... [+]

New guide to container packing

The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) has launched a new guide for shippers: “Working with containers-a keynote guide for managers.” It aims to provide a simple guide to the recently agreed voluntary code of Practice for the Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU), setting out the main sections of the new ... [+]

Updated: China scuppers P3 deal

  Maersk, CMA CGM and MSC have abandoned plans to set up a global P3 alliance after a shock announcement by China's ministry of commerce that it would not sanction the deal, on 17 June. The announcement comes as a blow to the three operators, who had expected Beijing to follow ... [+]