New ILO report shows that massive efforts are still needed to ensure that the right to social security becomes a reality for all.

 For the first time in its history, Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH has conducted a large-scale study asking exhibitors and visitors of the leading global trade fair for the maritime industry to give their assessment of the sector’s economic and technological development. The SMM Maritime Industry Report shows that the industry is looking to the future with confidence, and reveals the key issues that are on everybody's mind.

More capacity, diversity and redundancy to support oil & gas and merchant shipping operations

Along with Hamburg Invest, last week Port of Hamburg Marketing visited Hong Kong. More than 170 representatives of shipping, logistics, industry, politics and trade associations used the Port of Hamburg’s Evening Reception on 24 November to brief themselves of the latest developments in Germany’s largest universal port. Hosts Mathias Schulz, Head of Asian Market Development at Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM), Anne Thiesen, Head of the Port of Hamburg Representative Office in Hong Kong, Kolja Harders of the Free & Hanseatic City’s Ministry of Economics, Transport and Innovation, Stefan Matz of Hamburg Invest, and Axel Mattern, Joint CEO of HHM, were delighted to be able to welcome Dieter Lamlé, German Consul-General in Hong Kong, as guest speaker and Angela Lee, Deputy Secretary for Transport & Housing Bureau of Hong Kong SAR Government as their Guest of Honour.

Truck handling at container terminals only with pre-allocated time windows

Time-critical logistics operator GBA Services has taken the next step in expanding its European network, with the opening of a new operation in Portugal.

Global Marine Consultants Group (GMCG), a leading specialised technical, legal and management consultancy service provider to the maritime industry, is proud to announce its participation as a delegate speaker at the fifth Shipbroker Forum & Shipbroker Gathering in Shanghai, China, on November 27th.

d’Amico International Shipping S.A. (Borsa Italiana: DIS) (the Company or DIS), an international marine transportation company operating in the product tanker market, announces that its operating subsidiary d’Amico Tankers D.A.C. (Ireland) (“d’Amico Tankers”) signed a memorandum of agreement for the sale of MT High Presence, a 48,700 dwt medium-range product tanker vessel, built in 2005 by Imabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. (Japan) for a consideration of US$ 14.14 million.

Quote of the week:
"Petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid" (Little by little the bird builds its nest)."
French Proverb.

As a growing global company, American Airlines Cargo is committed to shrinking its carbon footprint. And as the carrier that works to provide the best possible service and most expansive network available for customers, its worldwide teams have taken the initiative needed to lessen the environmental impact of its operations, while making sustainability a priority throughout the globe.

Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Passenger Agency Conference (PAConf), composed of IATA’s member airlines, adopted Resolutions for the full implementation of the New Generation of IATA Settlement Systems (NewGen ISS) initiative. NewGen ISS represents the most extensive and ambitious modernization of the IATA Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) since it was created in 1971 to facilitate the global distribution and settlement of funds between travel agents and airlines. Last year, the BSP processed $219 billion in airline funds with 100% on-time settlement.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration to boost the aviation sector in Africa.

Summary

The comparison figures for period ended 30 September 2016 are stated in parenthesis.

Further SharpEye™ order for Pakistan Navy Submarine upgrade

 Turkey is an important hub for business in Eurasia
 Digitization and Chinas Silk Road initiative create new opportunities
 150 exhibitors and about 13,700 participants