http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/rss/2021 Mavroudis Global Transportation & Logistics en-US Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:31:52 +0000 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:31:52 +0000 Copyright 2026 Mavroudis Global Transportation & Logistics. All rights reserved. postmaster@globalreach.com (Mavroudis Global Transportation & Logistics) postmaster@globalreach.com (Mavroudis Global Transportation & Logistics) Global Reach News Aggregator v0.96 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming-change-in-brexit-customs-procedures http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming-change-in-brexit-customs-procedures Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>On 1 January 2022, a new phase of Brexit is expected to take effect, and with this, full customs controls will come to apply when importing and exporting goods to and from the UK.&nbsp;</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/over-6300-flights-cancelled-worldwide-over-christmas-weekend http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/over-6300-flights-cancelled-worldwide-over-christmas-weekend Tue, 28 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Some 6,300 flights were cancelled by airlines across the world over Christmas weekend, with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 disrupting travel during the holidays, including pilots in quarantine.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eurogate-wilhelmshaven-unveils-automation-plans http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eurogate-wilhelmshaven-unveils-automation-plans Mon, 27 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>EUROGATE Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW) has unveiled its plans to invest &euro;150 million (US$170 million) in&nbsp;converting its container handling operations in the coming years from a manual process to an automated system.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-duisburg-developing-europes-first-climate-neutral-box-terminal http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-duisburg-developing-europes-first-climate-neutral-box-terminal Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Port of Duisburg is developing the largest container terminal in the European hinterland and the first one with completely climate-neutral operations using hydrogen, intelligent networking, and the ability to supply neighboring districts with energy.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/israel-welcomes-cyprus-efforts-for-the-reopening-of-the-cyprus-greece-ferry-connection-and-the-poss http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/israel-welcomes-cyprus-efforts-for-the-reopening-of-the-cyprus-greece-ferry-connection-and-the-poss Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Israel welcomes Cyprus&rsquo; efforts for the reopening of the Cyprus-Greece Maritime Passenger Connection and the possibility of its expansion into Israel.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-rotterdam-sets-tariffs-agreement-through-2024 http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-rotterdam-sets-tariffs-agreement-through-2024 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The Association of Rotterdam Shipbrokers (VRC) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have entered into an agreement on the port tariffs for the next three years, following constructive consultations from Deltalinqs, the representative of the business community in Mainport Rotterdam.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-urges-governments-to-follow-who-omicron-variant-travel-advice http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-urges-governments-to-follow-who-omicron-variant-travel-advice Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>In response to the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the International Air Transport Association has urged governments to follow World Health Organization travel advice to revoke the latest travel bans.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eu-launches-300bn-supply-chain-programme http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eu-launches-300bn-supply-chain-programme Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Josep Borrell, announced earlier this month the launch of a new &euro;300 billion infrastructure programme to bolster digital, energy and transportation links, both within and outside the European Union.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/the-positive-trend-in-container-traffic-between-hamburg-and-the-usa-continues-even-during-the-pandem http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/the-positive-trend-in-container-traffic-between-hamburg-and-the-usa-continues-even-during-the-pandem Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Even during the pandemic, the positive trend in container traffic between Hamburg and the USA continues. Since 2019, the USA has been Hamburg&rsquo;s second strongest trading partner for seaborne trade after China.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/omicron-restrictions-deliver-a-blow-to-airlines-recovery http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/omicron-restrictions-deliver-a-blow-to-airlines-recovery Wed, 08 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Even if the restrictions enacted to combat the Omicron variant are largely short-lived, they couldn&#39;t have come at a worse time for still struggling airlines that were expecting an enormous boost from the holiday season.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-modernisation-and-openness-urgently-needed-ports-authority-says http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-modernisation-and-openness-urgently-needed-ports-authority-says Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The modernisation of internal procedures and the adoption of a more open approach were highlighted as urgent necessities in a report by the Cyprus Ports Authority released this week.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-warns-knee-jerk-omicron-reaction-could-hit-cargo-capacity http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-warns-knee-jerk-omicron-reaction-could-hit-cargo-capacity Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>IATA has warned that cargo capacity could come under pressure if governments adopt a knee-jerk reaction to the Omicron variant.&nbsp;The airline association said that in October cargo tonne kms increased by 9.4% compared with 2019 levels, but added that capacity could be affected by any government restrictions on travel in response to the new variant.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/hamburg-maintains-strong-container-volumes-achieves-rail-record http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/hamburg-maintains-strong-container-volumes-achieves-rail-record Wed, 01 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The Port of Hamburg has achieved a new record in rail container volumes, reaching 2.1 million TEU during the first nine months of the year, representing a growth of 8.3% year-on-year.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/uk-covid-genomics-head-says-new-variant-likely-to-come-to-uk http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/uk-covid-genomics-head-says-new-variant-likely-to-come-to-uk Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>It is likely that the new coronavirus variant B.1.1.529, which is spreading in South Africa, will end up in Britain, the head of the COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium said.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-barcelona-to-extend-its-rail-infrastructure http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-barcelona-to-extend-its-rail-infrastructure Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The Port of Barcelona together with the city councils, the international airport El Prat, the Department of the Vice-Presidency, Digital Policies and Territory and drafting body Barcelona Regional, have given a progress report on the Urban Master Plan (UMP) for the Intermodal Logistics Terminal, a document that will guide the upcoming rail expansion in the southern area of the Spanish port.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/governments-decide-on-international-chamber-of-shipping-usd5-billion-rd-fund-to-accelerate-zero-car http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/governments-decide-on-international-chamber-of-shipping-usd5-billion-rd-fund-to-accelerate-zero-car Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>One week after Glasgow, 174 governments will meet this week at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London to address the pressing carbon emission reduction challenges facing international shipping, in what industry is calling the &lsquo;first litmus test&rsquo; of government&rsquo;s decarbonisation commitments following COP26.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/shipping-rate-surge-threatens-global-economy-recovery-unctad-says http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/shipping-rate-surge-threatens-global-economy-recovery-unctad-says Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>A surge in container shipping rates poses a threat to the global economic recovery, with small countries dependent on deliveries by sea expected to be hardest hit by a spike in import prices, U.N. agency UNCTAD said on Thursday.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/saudia-in-talks-with-airbus-boeing-for-wide-body-jets-ceo-says http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/saudia-in-talks-with-airbus-boeing-for-wide-body-jets-ceo-says Tue, 16 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Saudi Arabian Airlines is in talks with Airbus (AIR.PA) and Boeing (BA.N) for a wide-body jet order, with a decision expected next year, its chief executive said.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/supply-chain-desperation-georgia-airport-to-store-ocean-containers http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/supply-chain-desperation-georgia-airport-to-store-ocean-containers Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Cargo congestion at the Port of Savannah is so severe that officials plan to use a small airport in Georgia as a temporary overflow yard, one of several locations being rushed into emergency service to relieve port infrastructure buckling under the strain of record volumes.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/maritime-cadets-to-get-further-covid-funding-as-smart-scheme-extended http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/maritime-cadets-to-get-further-covid-funding-as-smart-scheme-extended Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Maritime cadets will continue to receive COVID-19&nbsp;funding, with the training scheme extended once more.&nbsp;The Maritime &amp; Coastguard Agency (MCA) has confirmed&nbsp;a&nbsp;further six-month&nbsp;extension to&nbsp;the Maritime Training (SMarT) Fund,&nbsp;for cadets unable to finish their training due to COVID.&nbsp;</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/two-big-problems-are-in-the-way-of-decarbonizing-shipping http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/two-big-problems-are-in-the-way-of-decarbonizing-shipping Tue, 09 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Shipping, which transports 90% of the world&rsquo;s trade, contributes nearly 3% of global emissions &ndash; a little more than the carbon footprint of Germany. If gone unchecked, this share could increase to 17% by 2050 as the world&rsquo;s GDP keeps growing.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/first-rail-shuttle-links-rotterdam-with-moscow-after-16-years http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/first-rail-shuttle-links-rotterdam-with-moscow-after-16-years Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The logistics service provider, Smartcontainer C.V. has launched the first rail shuttle service connecting the Port of Rotterdam and Moscow after 16 years, with the maiden train departing the Dutch port on 31 October.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/airlines-reopen-lounges-with-new-perks-more-walk-ins-from-economy http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/airlines-reopen-lounges-with-new-perks-more-walk-ins-from-economy Thu, 04 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Airlines are reopening airport lounges with higher-end service to lure back premium travelers after the pandemic, while increasingly opening the VIP experience to tourists &ndash; for a fee.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ap-moller--maersk-orders-two-boeing-777-freighters http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ap-moller--maersk-orders-two-boeing-777-freighters Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Boeing and A.P. Moller &ndash; Maersk today announced the global provider of end-to-end container logistics has placed an order for two 777 Freighters.&nbsp;</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/greek-shipowners-account-for-11-of-global-newbuilding-orders http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/greek-shipowners-account-for-11-of-global-newbuilding-orders Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>This year the Greek-controlled fleet of vessels over 1,000 gross tonnes reached an all-time high in terms of both gt and deadweight (dwt). At-mid year the fleet represented 7.1% of the world fleet in terms of ships, 13.3% in terms of gt and 16% of the dwt.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/us-import-rates-poised-for-rebound-as-congestion-worsens http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/us-import-rates-poised-for-rebound-as-congestion-worsens Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>All-inclusive container shipping rates from North Asia to North America are increasingly likely to rebound in November as port congestion and supply chain gridlock countered other bearish indicators.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/global-connectivity-must-be-restored http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/global-connectivity-must-be-restored Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>IATA urged governments to use the commitments reached at the ICAO High Level Conference on COVID-19 (HLCC) to make progress toward restoring global air connectivity.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/the-european-sea-ports-organisation-urges-eu-policymakers-to-align-discussions-on-afir-and-fueleu-ma http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/the-european-sea-ports-organisation-urges-eu-policymakers-to-align-discussions-on-afir-and-fueleu-ma Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) urges the Council and the European Parliament to fully align the maritime pillar of the proposal for an Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) with the FuelEU Maritime proposal.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-adds-quote-and-book-function-to-iata-net-rates--iag-cargo-first-to-integrate-solution http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-adds-quote-and-book-function-to-iata-net-rates--iag-cargo-first-to-integrate-solution Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has added a &lsquo;quote and book&rsquo; function to IATA Net Rates. This enables airlines to offer freight forwarders dynamic pricing for booking their shipments.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/the-european-union-and-qatar-sign-a-landmark-aviation-agreement http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/the-european-union-and-qatar-sign-a-landmark-aviation-agreement Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The European Union and the State of Qatar signed a comprehensive air transport agreement, upgrading rules and standards for flights between Qatar and the EU.&nbsp;The agreement sets a new global benchmark by committing both sides to fair competition, and by including social and environmental protection. The signing means new opportunities for consumers, airlines and airports in Qatar and the EU.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-long-beach-has-second-busiest-september http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-long-beach-has-second-busiest-september Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The Port of Long Beach had its second-busiest September on record, down 5.9% from the same month last year, demonstrating the need for extended work hours within the supply chain as unprecedented numbers of vessels wait off the coast to unload cargo.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/supply-chain-disruptions-make-a-comeback http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/supply-chain-disruptions-make-a-comeback Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>As the coronavirus crisis is wearing off in many parts of the world, supply chain troubles are increasing once more for many companies, mainly concerning the U.S. and the Eurozone.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/almost-13-million-passengers-at-brussels-airport-in-september--48-vs-2019--freight-grows-23 http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/almost-13-million-passengers-at-brussels-airport-in-september--48-vs-2019--freight-grows-23 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>During the&nbsp;two months of&nbsp;summer&nbsp;holidays, Brussels Airport&nbsp;recorded&nbsp;passenger numbers&nbsp;of more than 50% of 2019&rsquo;s figures,&nbsp;a&nbsp;trend&nbsp;that&nbsp;continued&nbsp;through&nbsp;September with no&nbsp;fewer than 1.3 million passengers over the month, i.e. 52% of pre&ndash;crisis numbers.&nbsp;</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/california-port-crisis-tangled-supply-chains-are-fueling-a-shipping-container-boom-will-it-bust http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/california-port-crisis-tangled-supply-chains-are-fueling-a-shipping-container-boom-will-it-bust Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Supply-chain bottlenecks have been clogging U.S. ports for months, leaving tens of thousands of shipping containers on cargo ships languishing off the Southern California coast.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/frustration-with-travel-restrictions-grows http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/frustration-with-travel-restrictions-grows Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that air travelers are increasingly frustrated with the COVID-19 travel restrictions.&nbsp;</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/freight-rates-elevated-more-than-90-in-one-year http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/freight-rates-elevated-more-than-90-in-one-year Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI) has revealed another monthly hike in long-term ocean freight rates, with global container prices rising by 3.2% in September, followed by a 2.2% increase in August and an unprecedented 28.1% jump in July, making rates now marking a remarkable surge of 91.5% over the previous year.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/imminent-uk-border-changes-could-add-to-trucker-problems-industry-group-says http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/imminent-uk-border-changes-could-add-to-trucker-problems-industry-group-says Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Changes to Britain&rsquo;s border rules this week which prevent European Union ID cards from being accepted as proof of identity could compound existing issues for freight entering the United Kingdom, a global road transport body said.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/congestion-delays-and-supply-chain-challenges-will-continue-into-2022 http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/congestion-delays-and-supply-chain-challenges-will-continue-into-2022 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Across all segments of the shipping industry, one thing that everyone agrees on is that there is no quick solution to the supply chain disruptions and challenges that have been experienced in 2021.&nbsp;</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-travel-pass-available-in-six-continents http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-travel-pass-available-in-six-continents Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Emirates is the first airline to implement IATA Travel Pass on six continents. Following successful trials in April on select routes from its Dubai hub, Emirates gradually expanded the IATA Travel Pass pilot to customers on 12 routes in June and the airline has now signed a contract with IATA to implement the solution across its global network.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/record-volumes-push-us-container-ports-up-in-global-rankings-alphaliner http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/record-volumes-push-us-container-ports-up-in-global-rankings-alphaliner Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The busiest US container ports are moving up the global rankings amid record import volumes, but the deluge of cargoes continues to exceed capacity with growing ship queues on both the East and West Coasts.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/2022-edition-iata-manuals-reflecting-vital-industry-standard-updates-now-available http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/2022-edition-iata-manuals-reflecting-vital-industry-standard-updates-now-available Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has completed the annual revision of its air transport industry manuals for cargo, ground handling, and operations.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/google-steps-into-global-supply-chain-to-assist-in-disruptions http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/google-steps-into-global-supply-chain-to-assist-in-disruptions Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Google Cloud has announced the launch of Supply Chain Twin, a purpose-built industry solution that lets companies build a digital twin, a virtual representation of their physical supply chain, by orchestrating data from disparate sources to get a more complete view of suppliers, inventories, and other information.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/skyrocketing-shipping-charges-lead-to-industry-record-earnings http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/skyrocketing-shipping-charges-lead-to-industry-record-earnings Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Covid-19 restrictions remains a serious challenge for the global supply chain, which is still suffering port closures and congestions, while, at the same time, consumer demands are quickly outpacing any previously seen numbers. The result is skyrocketed shipping charges.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/passengers-down-71-per-cent-at-heathrow-asks-for-changes-to-travel-rules http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/passengers-down-71-per-cent-at-heathrow-asks-for-changes-to-travel-rules Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Britain&rsquo;s biggest airport Heathrow said on Monday passenger numbers were still 71 per cent lower in August compared to the same month before the COVID-19 pandemic, as it demanded that the government change its travel rules to help the sector recover.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/us-china-europe-grapple-with-container-shipping-bottlenecks http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/us-china-europe-grapple-with-container-shipping-bottlenecks Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The world&rsquo;s largest regulatory agencies overseeing international container trades met remotely to discuss rampant supply chain disruptions as carriers and their customers brace for more turmoil during the fall peak shipping season.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/brussels-airport-sees-airfreight-growth http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/brussels-airport-sees-airfreight-growth Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>After an already busier July, the passenger numbers at Brussels Airport rose in the month of August to 56% of the passenger numbers of August 2019. No fewer than 1,469,406 million passengers travelled via Brussels Airport.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/worlds-largest-container-ship-called-at-hamburg http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/worlds-largest-container-ship-called-at-hamburg Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>On Wednesday, 8 September 2021, the Megamax container ship Ever Ace called at the Port of Hamburg for the first time with the evening&lsquo;s high tide.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/british-ports-welcomes-proposal-to-close-the-legal-loophole-on-jet-skis-to-make-our-coastlines-safe http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/british-ports-welcomes-proposal-to-close-the-legal-loophole-on-jet-skis-to-make-our-coastlines-safe Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>As the summer holidays come to a close, the&nbsp;<strong>British Ports Association (BPA)</strong>&nbsp;has welcomed the publication of a proposal to close a legal&nbsp;<strong>&lsquo;definition of a ship&rsquo; loophole</strong>, which presently means that personal watercraft are outside the scope of certain rules and prosecution.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/valenciaport-handles-40-of-spains-imports-and-exports-by-sea http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/valenciaport-handles-40-of-spains-imports-and-exports-by-sea Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The volume of container traffic loaded for import/export at Valenciaport is equivalent to that of the Port of Barcelona and Algeciras.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/july-passenger-traffic-boost-but-well-below-pre-covid-levels http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/july-passenger-traffic-boost-but-well-below-pre-covid-levels Fri, 03 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that both international and domestic travel demand showed significant momentum in July 2021 compared to June, but demand remained far below pre-pandemic levels.&nbsp;Extensive government-imposed travel restrictions continue to delay recovery in international markets.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/capacity-crunch-elevates-air-cargo-rates-in-august-as-the-global-supply-chain-shows-its-fragility http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/capacity-crunch-elevates-air-cargo-rates-in-august-as-the-global-supply-chain-shows-its-fragility Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Resilient international demand for air cargo capacity in August versus a shortfall in supply pushed average global air cargo rates up 112% to their pre-Covid level, as a local lockdown in Vietnam and the closure of cargo handling terminals at Shanghai Pudong International Airport after a handful of new Covid cases demonstrated the fragility of supply chains.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/no-relief-for-shippers-as-congestion-and-rates-continue-to-build http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/no-relief-for-shippers-as-congestion-and-rates-continue-to-build Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>With demand from shippers remaining at high levels, bottlenecks developing across the supply chains, port infrastructure stretched, and inland transport also near overload levels, there are few signs of relief for shippers in the near term.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/low-vaccination-rate-among-seafarers-suggests-neptune-indicator http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/low-vaccination-rate-among-seafarers-suggests-neptune-indicator Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The first vaccination data from the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator shows that only 15.3% of seafarers are vaccinated. Figures from ten top ship managers confirm that the crew change crisis continues to increase.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ryanair-announces-new-route-to-paphos-from-newcastle http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ryanair-announces-new-route-to-paphos-from-newcastle Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Ryanair has announced a new base opening in Newcastle for Summer &rsquo;22, with a new roundtrip route added to Paphos. Ryanair said that there is &ldquo;massive demand,&rdquo; in a statement on its website.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/reefer-container-freight-rates-to-outgun-dry-cargo-rates-in-2022 http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/reefer-container-freight-rates-to-outgun-dry-cargo-rates-in-2022 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Reefer container freight rates have risen sharply through 2021, but in contrast to dry cargo rates, are forecast to rise further in 2022, driven by catch up on North-South routes, according to Drewry&rsquo;s recently published&nbsp;<a href="https://www.drewry.co.uk/maritime-research-products/reefer-shipping-annual-review-and-forecast-202122" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Reefer Shipping Annual Review and Forecast 2021/22</a>&nbsp;report.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cargo-surge-continues-at-port-of-long-beach-with-almost-800000-teus-moved-in-july http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cargo-surge-continues-at-port-of-long-beach-with-almost-800000-teus-moved-in-july Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Resilient consumer demand continues to drive high volumes of cargo through the Port of Long Beach, which handled a record number of containers for the month of July.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/airline-swiss-sees-heavy-losses-and-an-uncertain-future http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/airline-swiss-sees-heavy-losses-and-an-uncertain-future Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) reported on Thursday an operating loss of Sfr 398 million ($438.9 million) in the first six months of 2021, due to the coronavirus pandemic and continuing global travel restrictions. The company said it hoped its operations in China would be able to resume fully soon.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-air-traffic-beginning-to-pick-up http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-air-traffic-beginning-to-pick-up Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Air traffic at Larnaca International Airport in August will hover around the same level as July that saw a total of 524,609 passengers, operator Hermes Airports said.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/usa-covid-19-vaccine-availability-for-seafarers-in-us-ports http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/usa-covid-19-vaccine-availability-for-seafarers-in-us-ports Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The North American Maritime Ministry Association has published&nbsp;a list of locations&nbsp;across the United States and Canada where seafarers can receive the vaccines.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/westports-enjoys-teu-bounce-thanks-to-yard-utilisation http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/westports-enjoys-teu-bounce-thanks-to-yard-utilisation Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p><a href="https://www.porttechnology.org/news/westports-eyes-automation-and-emerging-technologies-in-expansion/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Westport Holdings Berhad</a>&nbsp;(Westports) saw its TEU volume increase by 11% in Q2 2021 despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, an achievement it partly attributed to its yard utilisation investment.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/england-scraps-quarantine-for-fully-vaccinated-us-eu-arrivals http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/england-scraps-quarantine-for-fully-vaccinated-us-eu-arrivals Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>England will allow fully vaccinated visitors from the European Union and United States to arrive without needing to quarantine from next week, in a huge and long-awaited boost for airlines and travel companies.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/europe-rivals-asia-for-us-naphtha-cargoes-amid-short-supply http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/europe-rivals-asia-for-us-naphtha-cargoes-amid-short-supply Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Tight supply for naphtha in both Asia and Europe has seen a tug of war between the regions for US-origin cargoes, resulting in US naphtha shipments to Europe reaching a multi-year high for July arrivals while diminishing supplies to Asia.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/dct-gdansk-gets-go-ahead-for-third-terminal--something-to-sell-to-carriers http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/dct-gdansk-gets-go-ahead-for-third-terminal--something-to-sell-to-carriers Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Polish container hub DCT Gdansk has been given the green light for a third deepwater terminal. It will reinforce its aspirations to attract ocean carriers and extend their traditional Le Havre-Hamburg range of North European port calls.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/heathrow-airlines-tell-uk-to-open-up-travel http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/heathrow-airlines-tell-uk-to-open-up-travel Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>London&rsquo;s&nbsp;Heathrow&nbsp;Airport and Britain&rsquo;s main airlines urged the UK to open up travel to vaccinated passengers or face more job losses, as hopes rose that travellers from the United States could be given the green light this week.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-calls-european-commissions-slot-rules-out-of-touch-with-reality http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-calls-european-commissions-slot-rules-out-of-touch-with-reality Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>IATA has sharply criticised the European Commission&rsquo;s intentions to tighten slot rules for the winter travel season as &ldquo;out of touch with reality&rdquo;, as the region&rsquo;s airlines are only just beginning to ramp up operations following the more than year-long coronavirus crisis.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-rotterdam-rebounds-after-corona-dip http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-rotterdam-rebounds-after-corona-dip Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Port can make genuine contribution to Dutch prosperity and reducing carbon emissions. In the first six months of 2021, throughput in the port of Rotterdam was 231.6 million tonnes, a rise of 5.8% compared with the same period last year. Despite this increase, throughput volume has not yet recovered from last year&rsquo;s corona dip.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/valenciaports-activity-in-june-grew-by-more-than-11-in-total-traffic-and-container-movement-compar http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/valenciaports-activity-in-june-grew-by-more-than-11-in-total-traffic-and-container-movement-compar Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The recovery is already in double digits compared to the pre-pandemic year. Compared to the same month in 2020, the increases are 21% in goods per tonne and 23.2% in TEUs (standard 20-foot container)</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/increase-in-uk-flights-hermes-airports-says http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/increase-in-uk-flights-hermes-airports-says Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>A significant increase in air travel to and from Britain has been recorded in the week since quarantine restrictions were lifted in the UK, Hermes Airports said on Tuesday.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/with-imports-booming-port-of-virginia-posts-new-annual-cargo-record http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/with-imports-booming-port-of-virginia-posts-new-annual-cargo-record Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Major container ports across the U.S. have experienced record-setting cargo growth, and the Port of Virginia is no exception. Over the course of the fiscal year ending June 30, it set a new annual cargo record, moving 3.2 million TEU - including a record 280,000 TEU in June alone.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/air-france-launches-ready-to-fly-a-pre-travel-health-document-verification-service http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/air-france-launches-ready-to-fly-a-pre-travel-health-document-verification-service Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Since the beginning of the COVID crisis, Air France has been doing everything possible to assist its customers by enabling them to easily check the health documents required by the authorities of their destination country. This information is updated in real time on the airfrance.traveldoc.aero website.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cargo-owners-applaud-white-house-order-on-competitiveness http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cargo-owners-applaud-white-house-order-on-competitiveness Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Groups representing cargo owners are praising President Biden&rsquo;s executive order on business competitiveness, but say stronger regulatory action and even legislation may be needed to resolve longstanding concerns over freight transport fees and services.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/more-than-half-of-logistics-providers-looking-to-focus-on-automation-as-delivery-volumes-grow http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/more-than-half-of-logistics-providers-looking-to-focus-on-automation-as-delivery-volumes-grow Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Over 60% of logistics service providers saw increased demand for last mile delivery, but a lack of visibility, automation and innovative tech is holding them back in this development according to the &lsquo;<em>State of Last Mile Logistics</em>&rsquo; report.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/greek-airline-sky-express-signs-deal-for-six-atr-72-600-aircraft http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/greek-airline-sky-express-signs-deal-for-six-atr-72-600-aircraft Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <h2>Fastest-growing Greek airline will operate the youngest ATR fleet in Europe</h2> <p>Market-leading turboprop manufacturer ATR and SKY express, a fast-growing airline in Greece, has signed a deal to acquire six ATR 72-600 aircraft, the first of which was delivered on June 30.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/container-premiums-trans-pacific-rates-consolidate-after-july-increases http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/container-premiums-trans-pacific-rates-consolidate-after-july-increases Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Premium service fees required by container shipping lines for North Asia-to-North America spot cargoes were rangebound in the week to July 9 after increasing sharply at the start of July as shipowners reassessed supply and demand conditions.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/lufthansa-cargo-targets-e-commerce-with-a321-conversions http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/lufthansa-cargo-targets-e-commerce-with-a321-conversions Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Lufthansa Cargo is targeting the e-commerce market with the conversion of two Airbus freighters to be used on intra-European services. The Frankfurt-headquartered airline today announced that two of its Airbus A321 aircraft would be converted into freighters to be operated by Lufthansa CityLine.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/european-commission-approves-397-million-italian-aid-to-alitalia http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/european-commission-approves-397-million-italian-aid-to-alitalia Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The<strong>&nbsp;European Commission</strong>&nbsp;has announced that an Italian aid measure of&nbsp;<strong>39.7 million euros</strong>&nbsp;to support&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gtp.gr/TDirectoryDetails.asp?ID=6686" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Alitalia</strong></a>&nbsp;is in line with EU state aid rules. This measure aims at compensating the airline for the damages suffered on certain routes due to the&nbsp;<a href="https://news.gtp.gr/monitoring-covid-19-impact-travel-industry/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak</a>&nbsp;during the period&nbsp;<strong>between 1 March and 30 April 2021</strong>.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ayia-napa-marina-berthing-boat-storage-and-high-quality-services-at-the-state-of-the-art-marina-w http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ayia-napa-marina-berthing-boat-storage-and-high-quality-services-at-the-state-of-the-art-marina-w Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p><a href="https://www.marinaayianapa.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Ayia Napa Marina</a>, the Eastern Mediterranean&rsquo;s new and highly-promising yachting destination, is offering a 30% discount on annual berthing contracts. The offer, valid until December 31, 2021, gives boat owners the opportunity to utilize the high-end marina services, on par with those offered by internationally renowned marinas abroad.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/shipping-not-subject-to-minimum-corporate-tax--lloyds-list http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/shipping-not-subject-to-minimum-corporate-tax--lloyds-list Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>SHIPPING has been left out of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development proposals for a global&nbsp;minimum corporation tax rate of no less than 15 per cent, Lloyds List reported on Monday.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eu-steers-shipping-towards-carbon-trading-market-to-curb-emissions http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eu-steers-shipping-towards-carbon-trading-market-to-curb-emissions Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Ship owners could be forced to pay for pollution from their vessels or face bans from European Union ports under draft plans to add shipping emissions to the bloc&rsquo;s carbon market. Shipping does not at present face EU emissions targets, but that is set to change under proposals to make its economy greener which are due to be published next month.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-launches-self-registration-portal-for-travel-pass-lab-network http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-launches-self-registration-portal-for-travel-pass-lab-network Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://asianaviation.com/?s=IATA" rel="noopener" target="_blank">International Air Transport Association</a></strong>&nbsp;(IATA) has launched a self-registration portal to make it easier for&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://asianaviation.com/?s=COVID-19" rel="noopener" target="_blank">COVID-19</a></strong>&nbsp;testing labs to join the IATA Travel Pass Lab Network.&nbsp;IATA&rsquo;s Lab Network provides a list of eligible lab locations around the globe so that travelers can easily find a location for a COVID-19 test prior to travel. The newly launched portal provides a one-stop-shop for labs to self-register to be included in the Network.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/qatar-cargo-introduces-webcargo-in-europe http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/qatar-cargo-introduces-webcargo-in-europe Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Qatar Airways Cargo has announced that WebCargo by Freightos will be introduced across the most of the European region effective June 30 2021.&nbsp;Forwarders will be able to conduct eBookings with access to live rates and available capacity on the WebCargo platform.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-to-vaccinate-all-seafarers-on-flagged--managed-vessels http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-to-vaccinate-all-seafarers-on-flagged--managed-vessels Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>On International Day of the Seafarer, the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has issued a circular which outlines plans to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to all seafarers on Cyprus-flagged and Cyprus-managed vessels. The island nation is also exploring the potential to become a vaccination hub for all visiting seafarers, proactively supporting long-term progress for seafarer welfare.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/european-ports-join-forces-on-onshore-power-supply-for-containership-giants http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/european-ports-join-forces-on-onshore-power-supply-for-containership-giants Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The ports of Antwerp, Bremen, Hamburg, Haropa and Rotterdam have announced their joint commitment to provide shore power for the largest container vessels by 2028.&nbsp;</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-shipping-chamber-president-elected-as-vice-chairman-of-the-international-chamber-of-shipping http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-shipping-chamber-president-elected-as-vice-chairman-of-the-international-chamber-of-shipping Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The Cyprus Shipping Chamber, as the trade association of the Shipping Industry in Cyprus, participated once again, among a large number of shipowners and shipmanagers&rsquo; associations from across the globe, in the Annual General Meeting of the International Chamber of Shipping which was held virtually, between 22-23 June 2021.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/coronavirus-cyprus-ready-for-july-1-launch-of-eus-green-pass http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/coronavirus-cyprus-ready-for-july-1-launch-of-eus-green-pass Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Cyprus is set to take part in the EU&rsquo;s Green Pass from July 1, a coronavirus certificate aimed at facilitating international travel.&nbsp;Speaking to state broadcaster CyBC on Tuesday morning, deputy minister for research and innovation Kyriacos Kokkinos confirmed that Cyprus will be ready in time.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/vaccinated-brits-could-be-back-on-europes-beaches-soon http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/vaccinated-brits-could-be-back-on-europes-beaches-soon Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Britain is working on easing travel restrictions for the fully vaccinated to allow people to enjoy a summer holiday on Europe&rsquo;s beaches but the plans are not finalised yet, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Tuesday.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/string-of-disasters-chinas-shipping-delays-set-to-widen-trade-chaos http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/string-of-disasters-chinas-shipping-delays-set-to-widen-trade-chaos Fri, 18 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The global shipping industry, already exhausted by pandemic shocks that are adding to inflation pressures and delivery delays, faces the biggest test of its stamina yet.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eu-ship-traffic-fell-by-10-in-2020-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eu-ship-traffic-fell-by-10-in-2020-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Nearly one in every five ships worldwide sails under a European Union (EU) Member State flag, and the EU accounts for approximately a fifth of all global maritime trade. However, during 2020, overall EU maritime traffic dropped by 10.2% as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/us-eu-agree-end-of-tariffs-in-airbus-boeing-dispute http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/us-eu-agree-end-of-tariffs-in-airbus-boeing-dispute Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The United States and the European Union have agreed a truce in their near 17-year conflict over aircraft subsidies, suspending for five years one set of Trump-era tariffs which had soured relations between them.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/global-minimum-tax-a-game-changer-for-eu-shipping http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/global-minimum-tax-a-game-changer-for-eu-shipping Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>In light of the G7 summit of leaders starting this Friday, the ETF reiterates its call for an international agreement on a global minimum tax for multinational companies.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/american-airlines-cargo-launches-two-israel-transatlantic-services http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/american-airlines-cargo-launches-two-israel-transatlantic-services Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>American Airlines Cargo has furthered enhanced its transatlantic services for freight customers with the launch of flights from John. F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Miami International Airport (MIA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV).</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/brussels-airport-passenger-flights-are-on-the-up http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/brussels-airport-passenger-flights-are-on-the-up Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>In May, 405,000 passengers passed through Brussels Airport, a decrease of 82% compared to May 2019. The Airport notes that although this is a very poor number, it is already a significant improvement compared to last month (April 2021: 250,065 passengers).</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/pioneering-and-award-winning-limassol-marina-has-been-completed http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/pioneering-and-award-winning-limassol-marina-has-been-completed Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The first superyacht marina on the island, an undisputed iconic landmark for the city of Limassol, has been completed. The delivery of its final phase apartments at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.limassolmarina.com/properties-for-sale-in-cyprus/apartment/any" rel="noopener" target="_blank">&ldquo;Castle Residences&rdquo;</a>, the crown jewel of the Marina, signifies the end of the project&rsquo;s development and the maturity of a remarkable success story for Cyprus.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/airline-chiefs-urge-end-to-uk-us-travel-restrictions http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/airline-chiefs-urge-end-to-uk-us-travel-restrictions Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The heads of all passenger airlines flying between Britain and the United States called on Monday for both countries to lift trans-Atlantic travel restrictions put in place to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/european-travel-and-tourism-sector-launches-destination-summer-campaign-and-ask-for-a-harmonised-a http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/european-travel-and-tourism-sector-launches-destination-summer-campaign-and-ask-for-a-harmonised-a Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <h3><strong>Supporting the safe reopening of European Borders</strong></h3> <p><strong>Four leading industry associations are mobilising employees and individual travellers to urge policy-makers to coordinate and lift travel restrictions across Europe.</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/airbus-enlists-a350-test-aircraft-to-fly-humanitarian-aid-to-india http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/airbus-enlists-a350-test-aircraft-to-fly-humanitarian-aid-to-india Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Airbus has enlisted its A350 test aircraft to fly humanitarian aid to India. Including ventilators and oxygen generators, the shipment is intended to help the country as it remains gripped by its second COVID-19 wave. The wave has proved particularly deadly due to the spread of the Delta variant.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/luxury-cruise-liner-in-limassol-to-prepare-for-summer-routes http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/luxury-cruise-liner-in-limassol-to-prepare-for-summer-routes Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Royal Caribbean&rsquo;s Jewel of the Seas has arrived at its home port in Limassol to prepare for the start of its seven-night cruises from Cyprus in July.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/israir-eyes-direct-flights-from-tel-aviv-to-marrakesh http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/israir-eyes-direct-flights-from-tel-aviv-to-marrakesh Wed, 02 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Tel Aviv-based Israir is planning to begin flights between Israel and Morocco in July. The two countries normalized relations in 2020, opening the way for direct flights. Six months later, Israir says it will start flying regularly between Tel Aviv and Marrakesh from July 19. If the flights take off as planned, they will be the first scheduled services between the two countries.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-stockholm-welcomes-first-cruise-ship-of-the-year http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-stockholm-welcomes-first-cruise-ship-of-the-year Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>The Mein Schiff 1 cruise ship has kicked off the cruise season at Ports of Stockholm. Despite the pandemic, Stockholm is still a top choice destination as cruise organisers slowly but surely start up voyages again, not least because the ships can call at quays located in the heart of the beautiful city of Stockholm.</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/maersk-supports-imports-and-distribution-of-medical-aid-in-india-to-fight-the-covid-19-pandemic http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/maersk-supports-imports-and-distribution-of-medical-aid-in-india-to-fight-the-covid-19-pandemic Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>More than 6,000 oxygen concentrators, 500 oxygen cylinders, 60 cryogenic oxygen tanks, and several medical supplies and ventilators were transported into the country by A.P. Moller &ndash; Maersk through its ocean and air freight solutions for various institutions and corporates contributing to medical relief activities.</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-warns-of-border-chaos-over-vaccine-passports http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-warns-of-border-chaos-over-vaccine-passports Fri, 28 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned of potential airport chaos unless governments move quickly to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/chinas-marco-polo-one-of-worlds-largest-container-ships-arrived-in-us http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/chinas-marco-polo-one-of-worlds-largest-container-ships-arrived-in-us Thu, 27 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>China&rsquo;s Marco Polo,&nbsp; the largest container ship ever to arrive on the US East Coast, arrived on Thursday.&nbsp;At 16,022 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), the Marco Polo is close to being the largest container ship in the world. The biggest is HMM Algeciras, with 24000 TEU capacity.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eu-bans-belarusian-aircraft-over-ryanair-forced-diversion http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eu-bans-belarusian-aircraft-over-ryanair-forced-diversion Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The European Union has banned&nbsp;Belarusian airlines from the airspace and airports of its 27 member states in response to the incident on May 23 when the Belarus government forced a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-05-24/eu-consider-measures-against-belarus-over-forced-landing">Ryanair flight&nbsp;</a>to land in the capital Minsk so that it could arrest political dissident Roman Protasevich. A package of punitive measures agreed upon during an emergency meeting of the European Council on Monday night also called for further economic sanctions against Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and his associates.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/emirates-skycargo-keeps-nz-connected http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/emirates-skycargo-keeps-nz-connected Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Emirates SkyCargo restarted cargo flights to New Zealand in early May with its passenger freighter aircraft, working with the New Zealand government as part of its International Airfreight Capacity Scheme (IAFC) to connect exporters in New Zealand with their international customers.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/imo-agrees-on-new-measures-to-detect-and-report-containers-lost-at-sea http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/imo-agrees-on-new-measures-to-detect-and-report-containers-lost-at-sea Mon, 24 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 103) meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was held remotely from 5 to 14 May. One of the issues discussed at the meeting &ndash; among a very comprehensive list on the agenda, was new measures to mitigate for containers lost at sea.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/anastasiades-says-long-term-strategy-for-shipping-in-the-works http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/anastasiades-says-long-term-strategy-for-shipping-in-the-works Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Despite the financial difficulties cause by pandemic restrictions, Cyprus managed to maintain its position as the third largest shipping fleet in Europe, the 11th largest in the world, and the largest third-party ship-management centre in Europe President Nicos Anastasiades said on Thursday.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/brussels-airport-offers-175-destinations-this-summer http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/brussels-airport-offers-175-destinations-this-summer Thu, 20 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>This summer,&nbsp;Brussels Airport&nbsp;can offer no less than&nbsp;175&nbsp;destinations to its passengers.&nbsp;Everyone in need of holidays after this challenging year is sure to find what they&rsquo;re looking for&nbsp;in the wide range of destinations.&nbsp;</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/up-to-70-million-revenue-is-expected-from-the-launch-of-cruises-by-jewel-of-the-seas-from-limassol http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/up-to-70-million-revenue-is-expected-from-the-launch-of-cruises-by-jewel-of-the-seas-from-limassol Wed, 19 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Revenue of up to 70 million euros is expected from the launch of cruises by Jewel of the Seas of Royal Caribbean from Limassol port starting July 10.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/the-port-of-valencia-moves-479171-containers-in-april-and-sets-monthly-and-year-on-year-records http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/the-port-of-valencia-moves-479171-containers-in-april-and-sets-monthly-and-year-on-year-records Tue, 18 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Container traffic last April was 6% higher than in April 2019 &ndash; a year which was not affected by COVID-19 &ndash; and 10% higher than in April 2020. In this last April 2021, 7,245,859 tonnes of goods were handled, an increase of 4.1% compared to 2019 and 13% compared to 2020.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/atlas-air-and-polar-air-cargo-receive-iata-ceiv-pharma-certification http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/atlas-air-and-polar-air-cargo-receive-iata-ceiv-pharma-certification Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Atlas Air Worldwide&rsquo;s subsidiary companies, Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, have both received IATA CEIV Phamra certification.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-not-giving-up-on-ferry-link-with-greece http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-not-giving-up-on-ferry-link-with-greece Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Despite setbacks, Cyprus maritime authorities are determined to revive a passenger ferry link to Greece after a tender failed to attract any interest from shipping companies earlier this year.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/tui-confident-for-european-summer-holidays http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/tui-confident-for-european-summer-holidays Wed, 12 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>TUI Group expects a strong 2021 holiday season and is sticking to its plan to operate 75% of pre-pandemic capacity, it said on Wednesday after reporting six-month losses of more than a billion euros.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/the-green-revolution-could-be-a-boost-for-product-tankers http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/the-green-revolution-could-be-a-boost-for-product-tankers Mon, 10 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Product tankers operating in Europe could receive a welcome increase in demand, as a result of the &ldquo;Green&rdquo; revolution underway in the continent. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that &ldquo;there is no doubt that the green revolution is underway and arguably Europe is its epicentre.&nbsp;</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iag-cargo-airlifts-27-tonnes-of-urgent-medical-equipment-to-delhi-on-emergency-flight http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iag-cargo-airlifts-27-tonnes-of-urgent-medical-equipment-to-delhi-on-emergency-flight Fri, 07 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>IAG Cargo and its sister company British Airways is flying 27 tonnes of urgent medical equipment to Delhi later this evening, (5th May 2021).</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/high-testing-costs-could-stall-the-recovery http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/high-testing-costs-could-stall-the-recovery Thu, 06 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to ensure that high costs for COVID-19 testing don&rsquo;t put travel out of reach for individuals and families. To facilitate an efficient restart of international travel, COVID-19 testing must be affordable as well as timely, widely available and effective.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/suez-closure-leaves-container-imbalance-unchanged-at-european-ports http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/suez-closure-leaves-container-imbalance-unchanged-at-european-ports Wed, 05 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The anticipated box crunch at European ports following the closure of the Suez Canal at the end of March has been less severe than expected, according to Container xChange.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/british-airways-adds-new-short-haul-destinations-in-eastern-europe-to-network http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/british-airways-adds-new-short-haul-destinations-in-eastern-europe-to-network Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>British Airways has today announced four new short-haul routes to Wroclaw (WRO) and Gdansk (GDN) in Poland, Riga (RIX) in Latvia and Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) in Romania.</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/paycargo-customises-payment-platform-for-air-cargo-netherlands http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/paycargo-customises-payment-platform-for-air-cargo-netherlands Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>PayCargo has teamed up with Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN) to help simplify the payment and collection of the association&rsquo;s membership and delegate transactions.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/shipping-industry-urged-to-do-more-to-digitalise-operations http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/shipping-industry-urged-to-do-more-to-digitalise-operations Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>More than 200,000 seafarers worldwide are either still stranded on ships or waiting to board them as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, said International Maritime Organisation (IMO) secretary-general Kitack Lim yesterday.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/european-commissions-single-european-sky-project-at-risk-of-collapse-warns-iata http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/european-commissions-single-european-sky-project-at-risk-of-collapse-warns-iata Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The International Air Transport Association (<a href="https://www.iata.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">IATA</a>) has warned that the Single European Sky (SES) project to reform Europe&rsquo;s air traffic management (ATM) system faces collapse if European states do not support the European Commission&rsquo;s (EC) proposals to reboot the stalled initiative.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/south-africa-unveils-expansion-plan-for-port-of-durban http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/south-africa-unveils-expansion-plan-for-port-of-durban Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Authorities in South Africa have unveiled an ambitious $7 billion plan to modernize the Port of Durban, aiming to improve its efficiency and reclaim its status as the best-performing port in Africa.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/united-airlines-adds-new-flights-to-europe-croatia-greece-and-iceland-as-countries-reopen-to-vacc http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/united-airlines-adds-new-flights-to-europe-croatia-greece-and-iceland-as-countries-reopen-to-vacc Wed, 21 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>United is the only airline that allows customers to upload vaccine results within its mobile app and website through the airline&rsquo;s Travel-Ready Center</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/federal-maritime-commission-further-deregulates-service-contracts http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/federal-maritime-commission-further-deregulates-service-contracts Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will begin this year what it calls a &ldquo;new era of flexibility&rdquo; for service contract filing for container lines and their U.S. importer and exporter customers.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-and-eurofins-partner-to-boost-travel-with-testing http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-and-eurofins-partner-to-boost-travel-with-testing Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an agreement with Eurofins to incorporate its worldwide COVID-19 testing network into IATA Travel Pass.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/mundra-edges-out-jnpt-to-become-indias-busiest-container-port http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/mundra-edges-out-jnpt-to-become-indias-busiest-container-port Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Container volumes handled by Mundra Port in the Indian state of Gujarat expanded by 18 percent in its 2021 fiscal year, overtaking Mumbai&#39;s Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT). Mundra handled nearly 5.7 million TEU of cargo over the course of the fiscal year ending March 31, while JNPT handled only around 4.7 million TEUs over the same period - a decline of seven percent year-on-year.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eurowings-integrates-health-data-collection-into-the-digital-travel-chain http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eurowings-integrates-health-data-collection-into-the-digital-travel-chain Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Available immediately on all Eurowings flights from Germany to Spain: Eurowings is integrating a new offer for particularly flexible, time-saving and safe travel in times of Corona. Passengers flying from Germany to Spain can now use the new health data solution &ldquo;myHealth Docs&rdquo; to conveniently check with just a few clicks whether they have all the necessary entry documents for their upcoming flight &ndash; such as an online registration as well as a negative Corona test.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/an-124-super-freighter-delivers-machinery-for-us-vaccine-fill-plant http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/an-124-super-freighter-delivers-machinery-for-us-vaccine-fill-plant Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>A massive piece of machinery that can produce up to 30 million doses of COVID vaccine per month, and help alleviate production bottlenecks, landed Saturday at Chicago Rockford International Airport on a specialized cargo jet.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/locus-introduces-smart-supply-chain-decision-making-platform http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/locus-introduces-smart-supply-chain-decision-making-platform Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The supply chain is moving at speeds unimagined just a year ago. The COVID-19 pandemic drove consumers and businesses online, accelerating a supply chain digitization trend forward as much as 10 years, according to some experts.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/seabourn-receives-approval-from-cyprus-and-greece-to-relaunch-luxury-cruises-from-july-2021 http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/seabourn-receives-approval-from-cyprus-and-greece-to-relaunch-luxury-cruises-from-july-2021 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The Shipping Deputy Ministry announced on Thursday the inclusion of Cyprus in the Seabourn Cruise Line`s programme, which is a member of the Carnival Cruise Line.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/norways-1st-lng-bunkering-ship-readies-for-gas-trials http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/norways-1st-lng-bunkering-ship-readies-for-gas-trials Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>Bergen LNG, Norway&rsquo;s first LNG bunkering ship, has been completed and is now ready for its gas trials.</strong></p> <p>The conversion project&nbsp;<a href="http://norway-based%20bergen%20tankers%20is%20to%20convert%20one%20of%20its%20fuel%20oil%20bunkering%20vessels%20into%20an%20lng%20bunkering%20ship%20as%20part%20of%20a%20long-term%20charter%20with%20gasnor%2C%20a%20part%20of%20royal%20dutch%20shell./" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">was announced back</a>&nbsp;in August 2019&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong>as part of Bergen Tankers&rsquo; long-term charter with Gasnor, a part of Royal Dutch Shell.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/air-cargo-demand-up-by-9-compared-to-pre-covid-19-levels http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/air-cargo-demand-up-by-9-compared-to-pre-covid-19-levels Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>The International Air Transport Association, (IATA), has said that air freight demand is continuing to out-perform pre-Covid-19 levels.</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-shipping-plans-new-strategic-vision http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-shipping-plans-new-strategic-vision Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The Cyprus ministry for shipping, upgraded from a government department with a Cabinet presence since March 2018, is preparing a strategy that will determine the future of the maritime sector for decades to come.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/qatar-ports-record-strong-growth-momentum-in-first-quarter-2021 http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/qatar-ports-record-strong-growth-momentum-in-first-quarter-2021 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The container and cargo throughput via Hamad, Doha and Al Ruwais ports recorded strong growth momentum in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021, hinting at a rebound in Qatar, whose economy is expected to grow fastest at 5% for the whole of this year, according to the official figures.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/emirates-skycargo-becomes-first-air-cargo-carrier-to-deliver-50-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines-t http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/emirates-skycargo-becomes-first-air-cargo-carrier-to-deliver-50-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines-t Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>In the run up to World Health Day (7 April), Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo carrier in the world to have transported more than 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines on its flights.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/container-and-shipping-shortage-piles-pressure-on-prices http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/container-and-shipping-shortage-piles-pressure-on-prices Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The rapid recovery of the global economy that started at the end of the first wave has come with a much faster rebound in global trade than initially expected. This has come with significant supply chain disruptions causing many different types of shortages that have plagued the manufacturing sector over the winter months.&nbsp;</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/us-ports-shippers-face-major-fallout-from-suez-canal-chaos http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/us-ports-shippers-face-major-fallout-from-suez-canal-chaos Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The mega-container ship Ever Given is finally free. The Suez Canal is unblocked. Problem solved? Not even close. The problems for container lines and shippers have just begun. In the U.S. market, East Coast cargo flows will bear the brunt of the fallout, although it will be felt nationwide.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/germany-begins-requiring-negative-covid-19-tests-from-all-arrivals http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/germany-begins-requiring-negative-covid-19-tests-from-all-arrivals Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>As of today, all international arrivals in Germany will be required to hold a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival. The move has been brought in to attempt to curb the importation of new COVID-19 cases and variants ahead of an expected surge in Easter travel.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ever-given-blocking-suez-canal-re-floated http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ever-given-blocking-suez-canal-re-floated Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said the grounded containership had been successfully re-floated with the stern of the vessel now 102 m from the bank of canal rather just 4 m previously.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/a4e-welcomes-european-parliament-decision-to-fast-track-digital-green-certificates-proposal-via-urge http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/a4e-welcomes-european-parliament-decision-to-fast-track-digital-green-certificates-proposal-via-urge Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Airlines for Europe (A4E) welcomed today&rsquo;s decision by the European Parliament to fast-track the European Commission&rsquo;s Digital Green Certificates proposal using an Urgent Procedure. A positive decision by the European Council later today would set in motion a vote on the certificates by the end of April, facilitating the European Commission&rsquo;s plan to have the certificates operational by June.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/suez-canal-snarled-with-giant-ship-stuck-sideways-in-top-trade-artery http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/suez-canal-snarled-with-giant-ship-stuck-sideways-in-top-trade-artery Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>A giant container ship ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking off one of the world&rsquo;s busiest maritime trade routes that&rsquo;s vital for the movement of everything from oil to consumer goods.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/big-ships-snag-unusual-loads-as-dry-bulk-market-tightens http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/big-ships-snag-unusual-loads-as-dry-bulk-market-tightens Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Shipments of timber and grain are being loaded onto a class of ship normally reserved for other cargo as strong demand to move commodities causes dislocations to the supply of vessels.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/international-airlines-start-to-roll-out-vaccine-passports http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/international-airlines-start-to-roll-out-vaccine-passports Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Travelers coming to the United States or flying internationally will soon be exchanging their paper proof of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/news/features/the-vaccine-passport-debate-is-here.html" target="_self">coronavirus vaccination</a>&nbsp;or negative test for a digital passport.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-rotterdam-step-closer-to-becoming-hydrogen-hub http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-rotterdam-step-closer-to-becoming-hydrogen-hub Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>The Port of Rotterdam, Europe&rsquo;s leading trading hub, is working on the development of a new hydrogen pipeline together with Gasunie to form the backbone of the future hydrogen infrastructure.</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/air-france-klm-martinair-cargo-opens-247-service-centre-dedicated-to-covid-19-vaccines http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/air-france-klm-martinair-cargo-opens-247-service-centre-dedicated-to-covid-19-vaccines Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the world has been eagerly awaiting vaccines to defeat the virus. Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) understands how important it is to keep vital supply chains running smoothly. To deliver the best possible service for these essential shipments, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has set up a customer COVID Service Centre dedicated to managing all Covid-19 vaccine shipments.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/oil-demand-drag-takes-toll-on-tankers-us-refiners http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/oil-demand-drag-takes-toll-on-tankers-us-refiners Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>U.S. refiners are scaling back on hiring ships for longer periods to save on costs in another sign of uncertainty over when global oil demand will return to pre-COVID levels, shipping and trade sources say.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/oman-air-obtains-iata-ceiv-pharma-certification http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/oman-air-obtains-iata-ceiv-pharma-certification Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Oman Air has been certified IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators for Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma), confirming the airline&rsquo;s capabilities for safeguarding the integrity of time- and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products from point of origin to destination.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/shipping-groups-press-eu-to-advance-marine-fuels-of-future http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/shipping-groups-press-eu-to-advance-marine-fuels-of-future Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Shipping and trade groups are calling on the European Union to advance the development of ammonia and green hydrogen as the best marine fuel options to enable the industry to accelerate decarbonisation.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/report-brexit-increased-congestion-at-uk-ports http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/report-brexit-increased-congestion-at-uk-ports Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>While all of the world&rsquo;s ports were impacted by COVID-19, new data from the container trading platform Container xChange says that post-Brexit trade disruption and ongoing congestion are now causing critical build-ups of containers at UK ports beyond the container availability issues experienced at Europe&rsquo;s other large container ports.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/nrf-forecasts-dramatic-growth-in-retail-imports-at-us-ports-in-2021 http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/nrf-forecasts-dramatic-growth-in-retail-imports-at-us-ports-in-2021 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Imports at the nation&rsquo;s largest retail container ports are expected to grow dramatically during the first half of 2021 according to new data from the National Retail Federation. The retailing trade association expects a better than 20 percent year-over-year increase in imports measured in TEUs arriving at the US&rsquo;s major container ports.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/singapore-airlines-first-in-the-world-to-pilot-iatas-travel-pass-app http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/singapore-airlines-first-in-the-world-to-pilot-iatas-travel-pass-app Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be the world&rsquo;s first airline to pilot the International Air Transport Association&rsquo;s (IATA) Travel Pass mobile application for digital health verification, starting with passengers travelling from Singapore to London from 15 to 28 March 2021.</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/vaccinations-at-truck-stops-trade-groups-pushing-for-them http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/vaccinations-at-truck-stops-trade-groups-pushing-for-them Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Trucking trade groups and a group of fleets and drivers are urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to allow truck stops and travel plazas to offer vaccinations to drivers passing through.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/seafarer-vaccination-and-green-incentives-remain-top-of-the-agenda-for-cyprus-meeting-with-imo-secr http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/seafarer-vaccination-and-green-incentives-remain-top-of-the-agenda-for-cyprus-meeting-with-imo-secr Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Shipping is a global industry and without the International Maritime Organization (IMO), global approaches and international discussions regarding industry challenges would be far more difficult.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/january-air-cargo-demand-recovers-to-pre-covid-levels-says-iata http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/january-air-cargo-demand-recovers-to-pre-covid-levels-says-iata Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released January 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand returned to pre-COVID levels (January 2019) for the first time since the onset of the crisis. January demand also showed strong month-to-month growth over December 2020 levels.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-tourism-deputy-ministry-welcomes-royall-caribbeans-decision-to-include-cyprus-in-their-cruis http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-tourism-deputy-ministry-welcomes-royall-caribbeans-decision-to-include-cyprus-in-their-cruis Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Cyprus Deputy Ministry for Tourism welcomed world-renowned cruise ships company, Royal Caribbean&rsquo;s decision to incorporate Cyprus among its destinations during June &ndash; August 2021, utilising a brand-new ship, to be delivered shortly.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/transport-buyers-dig-deeper-into-wallets-for-air-cargo http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/transport-buyers-dig-deeper-into-wallets-for-air-cargo Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Air cargo rates are climbing sharply again, especially for shipments via Asia, after the slowdown for the recent Chinese New Year holiday was more muted than usual. And there is little prospect for price relief the rest of the year, analysts say, with the supply of large, intercontinental aircraft still far below pre-pandemic levels and ocean capacity oversubscribed.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-corpus-christi-port-of-rotterdam-join-forces http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/port-of-corpus-christi-port-of-rotterdam-join-forces Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>The U.S. energy export gateway Port of Corpus Christi has teamed up with the Port of Rotterdam to improve their global maritime operations.</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eu-shipowners-welcome-parliaments-call-for-a-comprehensive-approach-under-fueleu-maritime http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eu-shipowners-welcome-parliaments-call-for-a-comprehensive-approach-under-fueleu-maritime Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The Transport Committee of the European Parliament adopted the Delli Report on more efficient and cleaner maritime transport. The Report calls on the Commission to address under the FuelEU Maritime initiative not only the carbon intensity of fuels but also the technical and operational measures which would improve the efficiency of ships and their operations. It also underlines the important role of short sea shipping in achieving modal shift objectives and reducing transport-related congestion and emissions to move towards zero-emission transport.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-plans-digital-travel-pass-to-steer-airlines-towards-recovery http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/iata-plans-digital-travel-pass-to-steer-airlines-towards-recovery Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Global airline industry body IATA warned that the outlook for airlines has been weakened recently by tightening coronavirus restrictions but said it was preparing for a travel recovery later this year and would launch a digital travel pass in March.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/dp-world-limassol-enhances-digital-infrastructure-with-zodiac-cloud-based-operating-system http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/dp-world-limassol-enhances-digital-infrastructure-with-zodiac-cloud-based-operating-system Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>DP World Limassol has implemented the new ZODIAC cloud-based Terminal Operating System (TOS), as part of its efforts to optimise the Limassol port&rsquo;s operations, by embracing digitisation and automation.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/air-new-zealand-to-test-iata-travel-pass-on-auckland-sydney-route http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/air-new-zealand-to-test-iata-travel-pass-on-auckland-sydney-route Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>On February 22, 2021, Air New Zealand announced the plan to test International Air Transport Association&rsquo;s (IATA) travel pass, a &ldquo;digital passport&rdquo; that would help travelers to manage necessary health documentation throughout their journey.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/pfizer-vaccine-exports-keep-brussels-airport-busy http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/pfizer-vaccine-exports-keep-brussels-airport-busy Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Brussels Airport&rsquo;s role as export hub for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine contributed to a 21% increase in cargo volume in January.&nbsp;</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/uk-to-lead-the-way-in-training-for-autonomous-shipping http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/uk-to-lead-the-way-in-training-for-autonomous-shipping Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The UK&rsquo;s standing as a world-leader in the safe testing and development of autonomous vessels has been further enhanced by a new standards and safety regime to shape the future of training for autonomous shipping globally.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/german-shipping-fleet-dwindles-as-financing-dries-up http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/german-shipping-fleet-dwindles-as-financing-dries-up Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>German shipping investment that once helped shape the world&rsquo;s maritime operations is in retreat, as years of steep losses lead many of the country&rsquo;s biggest banks to abandon ship financing altogether.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/leading-airlines-incl-brussels-airlines-commit-to-helping-unicef-in-its-historic-mission-of-trans http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/leading-airlines-incl-brussels-airlines-commit-to-helping-unicef-in-its-historic-mission-of-trans Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>UNICEF is today launching the Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative. Under this landmark initiative, over 10 leading airlines^[1]&nbsp;are signing agreements with UNICEF to support the prioritisation of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ecsa-eu-fuel-standard-should-address-fuel-suppliers-not-ships http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ecsa-eu-fuel-standard-should-address-fuel-suppliers-not-ships Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>The future EU fuel standard requirement should merely concern fuel suppliers and not vessels, the European Community Shipowners&rsquo; Associations (ECSA) pointed out.The future EU fuel standard requirement should merely concern fuel suppliers and not vessels, the European Community Shipowners&rsquo; Associations (ECSA) pointed out.</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/shippers-take-to-the-sky-as-ocean-congestion-grows http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/shippers-take-to-the-sky-as-ocean-congestion-grows Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Supply chains have fractured under the weight of recent import demand, forcing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/covid-broke-pelotons-supply-chain-can-100m-fix-it">shippers like Peloton</a>&nbsp;(<a href="nasdaq: PTON">NASDAQ: PTON</a>) to find pricier alternatives in order to not miss their window of opportunity. Judging from FreightWaves&rsquo; new&nbsp;<a href="https://knowledge.freightwaves.com/ocean-teus-index-ooti-ioti/">Inbound Ocean TEU Volume Index</a>&nbsp;(IOTI) and the recent Transportation Air Cargo Index (AIRUSD), that is not the only company choosing to fly versus ship goods over the Pacific.&nbsp;</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/january-2021-passenger-traffic-still-down-at-frankfurt-airport--81-and-at-fraport-group-airports http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/january-2021-passenger-traffic-still-down-at-frankfurt-airport--81-and-at-fraport-group-airports Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <section> <h4>FRA&rsquo;s cargo throughput continues to grow noticeably</h4> </section> <section> <p>Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served 882,869 passengers in January 2021, representing an 80.9 percent decline compared to the same month last year. This low demand resulted from ongoing travel restrictions imposed &ndash; and partly tightened &ndash; by governments amid the Covid-19 pandemic.</p> </section> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eu-rejects-most-uk-demands-on-northern-ireland-trade-concedes-on-steel http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/eu-rejects-most-uk-demands-on-northern-ireland-trade-concedes-on-steel Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The European Union rejected on Wednesday most of Britain&rsquo;s demands for easier trade with Northern Ireland but said it was examining more flexibility on steel.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-proposed-program-to-prioritize-covid-inoculations-for-seafarers http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-proposed-program-to-prioritize-covid-inoculations-for-seafarers Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>While there have been repeated calls to add seafarers to the priority list of those individuals eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, a series of logistical challenges present hurdles to implementing a vaccination program for crews aboard their ships. A structure and protocol are required to implement the inoculations of seafarers.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ετοιμότητα-για-το-άνοιγμα-των-κυπριακών-αιθέρων http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ετοιμότητα-για-το-άνοιγμα-των-κυπριακών-αιθέρων Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>Μπορεί το 2021 να ξεκίνησε άσχημα για τα αεροδρόμια του τόπου, αφού τον Ιανουάριο η επιβατική κίνηση κατέγραψε νέα διψήφια μείωση της τάξης του 90,5% σε σχέση με το 2020, ωστόσο οι προοπτικές παραμένουν ενθαρρυντικές για βελτίωση της κατάστασης φέτος, εξαιτίας κυρίως των αλλαγών που θα τεθούν από τον Μάρτιο σε ισχύ σε σχέση με την κατηγοριοποίηση των χωρών από τις οποίες θα δέχεται τουρίστες η Κύπρος.</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ship-operators-seek-calmer-us-trade-waters-under-biden http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ship-operators-seek-calmer-us-trade-waters-under-biden Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The global shipping industry is hoping that President Biden&rsquo;s &ldquo;America is back&rdquo; declaration means the U.S. is returning to free-trade principles, and away from Trump administration protectionist policies that often dragged ocean vessels into efforts to enforce sanctions.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/exports-from-uk-to-eu-down-68-since-brexit-trade-deal-say-hauliers http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/exports-from-uk-to-eu-down-68-since-brexit-trade-deal-say-hauliers Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Exports from Britain to the European Union fell by 68% in January as trade was disrupted after the end of a transition period following Britain&rsquo;s departure from the European Union, according to a trade body representing hauliers.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/global-logistics-chains-at-risk-from-second-tier-ports-lack-of-digitalisation http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/global-logistics-chains-at-risk-from-second-tier-ports-lack-of-digitalisation Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Second-tier ports have been slammed for a lack of digitalisation, putting global logistics chains at risk. According to Singapore-based port software provider Innovez-One, some 80% of the world&rsquo;s 4,900 ports are &ldquo;not yet using digital technology for even the most basic processes&rdquo;.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/air-cargo-saw-record-decline-in-demand-in-2020 http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/air-cargo-saw-record-decline-in-demand-in-2020 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Global air freight demand last year registered its steepest decline in demand since the International Air Transport Association (IATA) started to monitor cargo performance in 1990, the industry group reported Wednesday.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/will-bidens-presidency-be-a-good-thing-for-containership-demand http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/will-bidens-presidency-be-a-good-thing-for-containership-demand Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>With the US election finalised and Biden now in office, VesselsValue&rsquo;s trade data will be used to analyse the Container sector and the impact that his appointment is likely to have on US Container demand.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-shipping-deputy-minister-demetriades-to-reassess-situation-after-tender-for-cyprus-greece-fer http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/cyprus-shipping-deputy-minister-demetriades-to-reassess-situation-after-tender-for-cyprus-greece-fer Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Vassilis Demetriades, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister said he will begin contacts to reassess the situation after a tender for sea passenger line, linking Cyprus and Greece, aided by state subsidies, failed to attract binding offers.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/dubai-launches-covid-19-vaccine-logistics-alliance http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/dubai-launches-covid-19-vaccine-logistics-alliance Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Dubai has launched a logistics alliance that aims to&nbsp;speed up distribution of Covid-19 vaccines around the world through the emirate.&nbsp;The Dubai Vaccines Logistics Alliance said it would combine Emirates SkyCargo&rsquo;s air network with DP World&rsquo;s worldwide network of ports and logistics operations, along with the infrastructure of Dubai Airports and International Humanitarian City (IHC) to distribute vaccines worldwide.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/us-crude-exports-jump-despite-europe-asia-arbitrage-pressure http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/us-crude-exports-jump-despite-europe-asia-arbitrage-pressure Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Weekly US crude exports jumped 1.1 million b/d to 3.36 million b/d over the week ended on Jan. 22, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration Jan. 27, despite difficult arbitrage economics.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/from-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-to-re-start-partnering-with-governments http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/from-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-to-re-start-partnering-with-governments Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to partner with the air transport industry to devise plans to safely re-link people, business and economies when the COVID-19 epidemiological situation permits</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/container-shortage-is-easing-with-chinese-new-year-as-turning-point http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/container-shortage-is-easing-with-chinese-new-year-as-turning-point Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The ongoing shortage of containers that started in the second half of 2020 has been one of the big challenges for shippers and carriers alike. While some forecasts expect the container shortage to continue well into 2021, a new analysis by Container xChange, a platform to buy, sell and lease containers, shows a positive trend in availability. They are suggesting that the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday period could be the turning point.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/supply-demand-imbalance-continues-to-vex-air-cargo-shippers http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/supply-demand-imbalance-continues-to-vex-air-cargo-shippers Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The new year is off to a hot start for the air cargo market with no sign of cooling off. International transport activity typically softens following the holiday peak season, but demand and rates remain elevated because of unusual shipping patterns and a severe shortage of airlift triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/belgrade-airport-receives-aci-airport-health-accreditation http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/belgrade-airport-receives-aci-airport-health-accreditation Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Belgrade Airport&rsquo;s accreditation, received as a result of the wide range of sanitary measures that have been put in place, compliments the other health accreditations obtained by VINCI Airports on its international network.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ics-urges-govts-to-prioritize-vaccination-of-seafarers-maritime-workers http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ics-urges-govts-to-prioritize-vaccination-of-seafarers-maritime-workers Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The International Chamber of Shipping is calling on governments to put seafarers and frontline maritime shore workers at the head of the vaccine queue and to designate seafarers as keyworkers, to avoid a repeat of the 2020 &lsquo;crew change crisis&rsquo;.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/the-risk-of-a-two-tier-system-of-digital-and-non-digital-countries-and-ports http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/the-risk-of-a-two-tier-system-of-digital-and-non-digital-countries-and-ports Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p><strong><em>Martin Humphreys, the lead transport economist at the World Bank, writes exclusively for Splash today. The bank has a new technical report out later today on how best to accelerate maritime digitalisation with Martin sharing some of his thoughts on the matter.</em></strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/airlines-absorb-391-billion-revenue-shortfall-in-2020 http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/airlines-absorb-391-billion-revenue-shortfall-in-2020 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The damage to the airline industry from the coronavirus pandemic last year totaled $391 billion in lower revenue as 60% fewer passengers took to the skies, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icao.int/sustainability/Documents/COVID-19/ICAO_Coronavirus_Econ_Impact.pdf?utm_source=International+Civil+Aviation+Organization&amp;utm_campaign=ee583a6789-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_01_13_09_13&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_bf5ba6bf53-ee583a6789-343411065&amp;mc_cid=ee583a6789&amp;mc_eid=b538e96674" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">a tally by the International Civil Aviation Organization</a>.&nbsp;</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/drewry-maritime-financial-insight--january-2021 http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/drewry-maritime-financial-insight--january-2021 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Container shipping: The year 2020 was full of highs and lows for liner operators marked by a significant swing in fortunes. While carriers struggled in the first half not knowing how to deal with COVID-19 led downturn, in the second half, carrier conditions were boosted by sustained capacity discipline.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/leipzighalle-airport-in-2020-air-freight-boom-but-covid-19-keeps-passenger-planes-on-the-ground http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/leipzighalle-airport-in-2020-air-freight-boom-but-covid-19-keeps-passenger-planes-on-the-ground Mon, 18 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG benefited from strongly developing business in the air freight sector during the past year, 2020, which marked a turning point for the complete air traffic sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While passenger traffic almost came to a complete standstill around the world as a result of lockdowns and travel restrictions, air cargo handling operations guaranteed the supply chains to provide goods for populations and industry. As Europe&rsquo;s fifth-largest cargo airport, Leipzig/Halle Airport played a crucial role in this process.</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/post-brexit-red-tape-hitting-uk-eu-trade http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/post-brexit-red-tape-hitting-uk-eu-trade Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>Despite no signs of massive queues of trucks in the first two weeks since the UK left the EU&rsquo;s single market and customs union, various sources indicate that post-Brexit red tape is hitting UK-EU trade, with indications of significant disruption to the flow of goods crossing the Channel, especially those involving products of plant or animal origins.</strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/global-investors-call-for-end-to-seafarers-marooned-at-sea-due-to-coronavirus http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/global-investors-call-for-end-to-seafarers-marooned-at-sea-due-to-coronavirus Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>A group of leading investors on Wednesday called for an end to a crisis involving hundreds of thousands of seafarers stuck on ships for many months due to COVID-19, warning that the situation was creating bigger risks every day.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/etihad-cargo-beats-2020-on-time-performance-targets http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/etihad-cargo-beats-2020-on-time-performance-targets Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Aviation Group, has achieved 87 per cent on-time-performance (OTP) during 2020 &ndash; ahead of its 85 per cent target and despite a significant increase in flight utilisation.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/moderna-starts-shipping-supplies-of-covid-19-vaccine-in-europe http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/moderna-starts-shipping-supplies-of-covid-19-vaccine-in-europe Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Moderna started shipping the first supplies of its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/topics/topics-7.1213540?article=true&amp;tag_event=Covid-19">Covid-19</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/topics/topics-7.1213540?article=true&amp;tag_event=vaccine">vaccine</a>&nbsp;in Europe on Monday.The company, which secured EU approval for its vaccine last week, said it was starting deliveries to EU and European Economic Area member states. However, it is not clear whether any of the initial supplies are destined for Ireland.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/surge-in-freight-traffic-on-direct-ferry-routes-to-europe http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/surge-in-freight-traffic-on-direct-ferry-routes-to-europe Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Rosslare Europort, the State&rsquo;s second busiest lorry freight port, recorded a sixfold increase in freight on direct routes with Europe this week, while traffic on Irish Sea routes has halved.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/2020-was-a-record-year-for-liege-airport-confirming-its-key-role-as-a-health-airport http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/2020-was-a-record-year-for-liege-airport-confirming-its-key-role-as-a-health-airport Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p><strong>While the aviation sector worldwide was experiencing a nightmarish 2020, Liege Airport was one of the few airports in Europe and throughout the world to perform well. </strong></p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/air-cargo-volumes-to-reach-2019-levels-by-march-or-april-iata http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/air-cargo-volumes-to-reach-2019-levels-by-march-or-april-iata Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Global air cargo volumes sank more than 6% year on year in November but remain on track to return to 2019 levels by March or April, according to IATA.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ireland-seeks-post-brexit-plain-sailing-with-direct-shipping-to-eu http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/ireland-seeks-post-brexit-plain-sailing-with-direct-shipping-to-eu Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Ireland has ramped up direct shipping routes to mainland Europe since the end of the Brexit transition period, seeking new passages to the EU bypassing freight jams feared at UK borders.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/uk-freight-shipping-costs-quadruple-after-brexit-and-covid-19 http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/uk-freight-shipping-costs-quadruple-after-brexit-and-covid-19 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The cost of moving freight from France to the UK surged to more than four times the usual level last week after Brexit and a virulent new strain of the coronavirus complicated supply chains.</p> http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/britons-flying-home-to-spain-caught-in-post-brexit-red-tape http://www.mavroudis.com.cy/news/britons-flying-home-to-spain-caught-in-post-brexit-red-tape Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 <p>MADRID - Blame COVID-19 travel restrictions or Brexit but whatever the cause, some British citizens trying to return to their homes in several European countries this weekend have been barred from boarding flights.&nbsp;</p>