There are still a few signatures left before the Bali trade facilitation agreement can enter into force. The sooner these […]
The port of Biel
An afternoon walk in Biel / Bienne, Switzerland.
Trade Facilitation and Development
Trade facilitation reforms improve a country’s trade competitiveness and the effectiveness of border agencies. In addition, they can directly help […]
The port of Vevey
A September stroll in Vevey, Switzerland. And why the fork? It’s the Headquarters of Nestlé.
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The #HanjinShipping demise for dummies [economists]
Three fundamental causes for the crisis in container shipping The insolvency of Hanjin Shipping reflects a new low in the […]
Panama City
Impressions during a short stay for a workshop with the Panama Canal Authority, ACP.
The Panama Canal and ports, Balboa
The port of Balboa, ships waiting and entering the Canal, through the Miraflores locks and through the new Cocoli locks.
Miraflores locks, Panama
Technical visit with professionals from the Panama Canal Authority, ACP.
The new Panama Canal locks, Cocoli
Technical visit with professionals from the Panama Canal Authority, ACP.
A walk along the Elbe
After the IAME conference in Hamburg, Germany, at “Cap Pommes Fritz” in Lühe. Thanks also to MarineTraffic for helping with […]
Shipping, trade logistics and development 