Tag: reports

The Belt and Road Initiative is increasing transport connections between Asia and Europe, causing changes to the international trade. Trade between the two continents accounts for more than a quarter of world trade, so better connections and the lower trade costs could result in a significant global impact, a report by ING says.

Shipowners' Club in cooperation with ISWAN released an information booklet, aiming to support seafarers' mental health. Namely, as the report says, managing stress and sleeping well at sea is an integral part of positive health and well-being on board. The guide offers practical to recognise stress and cope effectively.

The development of a maritime spatial plan is a requirement under EU as well as national legislation. In order to prepare an efficient plan, a study called "Maritime Spatial Planning for Blue Growth" provides guidelines and examines different practices and approaches that help EU Member States develop their maritime economies.

A new report called 'Prospects for Trade and Britain’s Maritime Ports', by Policy Exchange, says that about £570 billion in trade passes through Britain's sea ports; an amount that after Brexit is likely to increase. This enables UK ports to reap the rewards of growing trade flows in and out of the UK. 

On 4 July, the UK government published a Fisheries White Paper, as part of its efforts to promote a sustainable fishing industry for future generations. Responding, the British Ports Association stressed that the paper should have more focus on ports and infrastructure, noting that key concerns for the industry remain unanswered.

Manning costs have increased in 2018 after many years of stagnation, as pressure in most cargo shipping markets has been reduced, allowing employers to lift wage levels, especially amongst the market-related officer ranks. As Drewry notes, the mean aggregate manning costs increased by about 1% in 2018.

WTO’s new report on G20 trade measures, covering mid-October 2017 to mid-May 2018, shows that new trade-restrictive measures from G20 have doubled compared to the previous review period. These findings should be of ‘real concern’ to the international community, noted Director-General Roberto Azevêdo.

Transparency International released the report "Governance at the International Maritime Organisation: The Case for Reform", in which it highlights several transparency and accountability flaws that could challenge the IMO’s ability to deliver on its own climate goals in reducing carbon emissions.

Paris MoU issued its annual report on Port State Control, revealing a slight increase in the number of inspections and a slight decrease in the detention percentage for 2017; 3.82% compared to 3.84% in 2016. However, the report shows a significant increase in the numbers of refusal of access in 2017; 33 compared to 20 in 2016.

The most vulnerable marine mammals to Arctic shipping are narwhals, or tusked whales, according to a new study from the University of Washington and the University of Alaska Fairbanks. These animals migrate through parts of the Northwest Passage to and from their summertime habitats.