European Commission
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American Shipper
EU exemption for container vessel-sharing arrangements continues
“Vessel-sharing is the backbone of the global liner shipping network,” John Butler, the World Shipping Council’s president and CEO, said.
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Trade and Compliance
Commentary: COVID-19 and supply chain force majeure collide
The Chinese government is using the reason "Acts of God" to void many contracts due to coronavirus. Darren Prokop explores whether that is hurting current…
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Maritime
Commentary: Walking the tightrope of antitrust immunity
The companies that control the bulk of ocean cargo opearte under different rules than most companies. Read Darren Prokop's explanation of why that is...
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Europe
The European Green Deal and what it means for the rail freight industry
The European Green Deal is looking to shift 75% of EU freight traffic from road to rail and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by…
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Europe
Germany’s €500 million cathode factory to boost European electric battery production
German-based chemical company BASF has reportedly planned to build a cathode factory in the state of Brandenburg, Germany, catering materials for electric car battery production.
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American Shipper
Global Shippers Forum pans extending liner carrier protection
The Global Shippers Forum says the views of exporters and importers have been ignored by European regulators extending antitrust protection to liner carriers.
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American Shipper
Shippers greet EC liner block exemption ruling with disbelief
Shippers believe container line consortia are anti-competitive and lack transparency.
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American Shipper
EU Commission to extend container line block exemption regulation
The European Commission believes that container shipping lines need consortia to make “operations more financially viable and efficient.”
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Europe
Need for expediting safety measures across unsecured parking lots leading to alignment of standards
Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is looking to align its Parking Security Requirements (PSR) industry standard with the European Commission’s new truck safety at parking…
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Energy
European automakers to concentrate on affordable, sustainable mobility
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association explained its goals towards the future, which involve the creation of a comprehensive plan to enable zero-emission mobility across Europe.
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