Cross-channel migration between France and the UK has been a hot-button issue in relations between the two countries for years, but as winter approaches, it appears to be headed for new levels. A record 1,185 maritime migrants crossed the channel in small craft last Thursday, according to the UK Home Office, many using entirely unseaworthy vessels.

While much of the environmental focus remains on emissions, researchers continue to also work on the equally pressing problem of microplastics in the world’s oceans. A Japanese project, working with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is reporting progress in their efforts with the successful production of a potential source of energy drawn from microplastics and microalgae collected by the Japanese shipping line’s vessels.

In the first nine months of the year, at 95.8 million tons the Port of Hamburg achieved a 2.9 percent increase in seaborne cargo throughput. Bulk cargo throughput advanced especially strongly, being 6.1 percent ahead at 29.7 million tons. Totalling 66.1 million tons, in the first three quarters general cargo throughput was a modest 1.6 percent ahead. The upward trend was also maintained on container handling. A total of 6.5 million TEU - 20-ft standard containers - were hoisted across the quay walls of Hamburg’s container terminals, a 2.4 percent gain.

The World Trade Organization is warning that its indicators are pointing to a slowing of trade growth due to disruptions in critical sectors of the global economy.

On October 21st in Hong Kong, HAROPA PORT received the "Best Green
Seaport" prize, awarded by the readers of the Asia Cargo News Magazine during
the AFLAS Awards ceremony.

Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) and Samson Rope, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance synthetic rope solutions, have agreed to collaborate to provide seafarers with on-demand access to Samson's comprehensive set of online courses in rope handling, inspection, fabrication, and installation.

The spare part was transported on an AN-124-100 by Captain Serhii Tarasiuk on his last flight before retirement from the Ukrainian carrier

NAPA: "Ports are ready to relaunch the Northern Adriatic strategy".
North Adriatic Sea Port Authority was confirmed President of the Association

- Germany’s largest port remains on growth course
- Fresh record for railborne container transport
- Impressive increase in calls by Megamax containerships

On Wednesday 17 November, UNESCO will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of its Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme with renowned primatologist Dr Jane Goodall, photographer Sebastião Salgado, artist and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Vik Muniz, indigenous peoples’ climate advocate Hindou Oumarou, youth representatives and partners from around the world.

With Nor-Shipping 2022 on the horizon, Norwegian Maritime Exporters (NME) is looking forward to a return to full-scale exhibitions, face-to-face meetings and a unique “Winter Wonderland” for international visitors.

Logistics provider arranges air freight transportation with Antonov An-225 from China to Poland / Giant airplane lands at Rzeszów airport for the first time

‘Polish Airports’ State Enterprise: The Aviation and Airport Education
Program is a new approach to educating specialists and industry managers

Climate-friendly into the future – Ports and their transport partners on course for climate-neutral transport chains

Member associations of IRU, the world road transport organisation, have voted for an emergency call to governments on dealing with current global supply chain disruptions.