There are still a few signatures left before the Bali trade facilitation agreement can enter into force. The sooner these […]


There are still a few signatures left before the Bali trade facilitation agreement can enter into force. The sooner these […]

An afternoon walk in Biel / Bienne, Switzerland.

Trade facilitation reforms improve a country’s trade competitiveness and the effectiveness of border agencies. In addition, they can directly help […]

A September stroll in Vevey, Switzerland. And why the fork? It’s the Headquarters of Nestlé.
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Three fundamental causes for the crisis in container shipping The insolvency of Hanjin Shipping reflects a new low in the […]

Impressions during a short stay for a workshop with the Panama Canal Authority, ACP.

The port of Balboa, ships waiting and entering the Canal, through the Miraflores locks and through the new Cocoli locks.

Technical visit with professionals from the Panama Canal Authority, ACP.

Technical visit with professionals from the Panama Canal Authority, ACP.

After the IAME conference in Hamburg, Germany, at “Cap Pommes Fritz” in Lühe. Thanks also to MarineTraffic for helping with […]