Today we condemn Russia's invasion of and war on Ukraine and re-share the 2021 PROJECT CARGO WEEKLY YEARBOOK – A 472 page compilation of ALL PCW issues in 2021 featuring the editorial, interviews, featured videos (click to play), photos and wise words

UK freight association seeks members’ views on container shipping market

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) wishes to express its solidarity with the Ukrainian Sea Port Authority (USPA), which unites all Ukrainian ports under one administration. The Ukrainian Sea Port Authority joined ESPO as observer member in 2018. ESPO is deeply concerned about the well-being of USPA’s employees and the whole Ukrainian port community. The thoughts of Europe’s ports are with them and their families, hoping for their safety.

"Russian President Vladimir Putin abuses empathy to identify the weaknesses of Western democracies and to achieve his goal: fear that compensates for the lack of respect," writes Timo Järvinen, CEO of the Finnish empathy analytics company NayaDaya Inc.

The potential Russian airspace closure would notably impact air traffic between Europe and Asia, which plays an important role in Finnair’s network. The negative financial impacts on Finnair will be significant especially if the situation prolongs. Due to this, the company withdraws its guidance related to Q1 2022 and the operational environment in H2 2022, provided in connection with the Q4 2021 result.

An-225 Mriya, the world’s largest aircraft, has been destroyed during a Russian attack on the Antonov Airport in Hostomel, Ukraine.

- Growth in container, general and bulk cargo throughput
- Rail freight transport reaches record level
- Successful shift of road transport to rail

The removal of all national coronavirus restrictions in Norway, added to easier international travel, is set to deliver a long-awaited gathering point for top industry leaders at Nor-Shipping's Ocean Leadership Conference on 4 April. The event, which kickstarts four days of networking, knowledge sharing and showcasing innovation at Nor-Shipping 2022, will bring together over 900 executives for the first major 'post pandemic' summit of C-level maritime heads.

Data-driven operational efficiencies on existing ships will be necessary to achieve emissions cuts required to reach IMO targets. But a proliferation of new digital solutions in recent years has resulted in an "overwhelming" software market that is difficult to navigate for shipowners, according to Kongsberg Digital.

Northern Data AG (XETRA: NB2, ISIN: DE000A0SMU87) announces to have entered into final negotiations for strategic data center infrastructure in Oklahoma. Northern Data is taking another important step to implement its projected growth strategy.

Leading Swedish tanker operator Terntank accepts delivery of TERN FORS on Friday, 25th of February, 2022. TERN FORS is the second tanker of a series of two that combine LNG/LNG engine-powered engines, are 100% biofuel compatible, emit no greenhouse gases or carbon particulates during port operations and facilitate enhanced digital solution for Just-in-Time management.

Stream Marine Training (SMT) is expanding its course catalogue, with innovation being the key focus.

Russia and China are making much of their strategic partnership as a counterbalance to their stresses with the West, but the European Union is still much more important economically to Russia than is China, and Australia comprehensively trumps Russia as a supplier to China.

Global supply chains continue to be disrupted by the pandemic and other compounding factors. Despite global vaccination rates increasing, health restrictions continue to impact port operations, equipment availability, storage capacity and vessel schedules.

Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) CEO Manish Singh has been awarded the Smart4Sea Personality Award which was presented to him following Safety4Sea's 2022 Smart4Sea Virtual Forum that took place on 23rd February 2022.