Global supply chains have been hit by an unprecedented barrage of shocks, from the COVID-19 pandemic, through attacks on Red Sea shipping, climate events, or port strikes. In his latest blog post, the World Bank’s Sébastien Dessus considers the lessons learned. Among them: International organizations have an important role to play by promoting innovative …
In a wise decision by the European Commision that today published additional guidance documents & a stronger international cooperation framework to support global stakeholders, Member States and third countries in their preparations for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation. Given feedback received from international partners about their state of preparations, the Commission proposed …
Africa’s workforce is set to become the world’s largest. Access to modern power can transform the region into an economic powerhouse. Learn more about Mission 300 and how we’re #PoweringAfrica. wrld.bg/oOwM50Ts84N
Today, we are celebrating International Coffee Day! At Maersk, we’re proud to be part of the journey that brings one of Latin America’s most iconic exports — coffee — to the world and straight to your cup. From the lush plantations of Colombia and Brazil to coffee lovers across the globe, our integrated logistics …
Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the east and gulf …
What a weekend we had in Gothenburg for the annual Swedish Book Fair 2024. Some people say that the book is dead and that people are stopping reading physical books This weekend the the annual Swedish book fair was arranged at Gothia Towers (Svenska Mässan) in Gothenburg. It was a great success with a …
How can the WTO Secretariat anticipate and prepare for changes affecting the world, trade, and the WTO itself? Explore the transformative vision of the WTO’s Secretariat Strategy 2030 and discover its key goals and ideas for achieving them: https://bit.ly/4ec7QR7
Trade development is key to job creation, poverty reduction, and economic prosperity but its efficacy is being questioned amid global labor-market upheavals and protectionist trends. Check what the latest World Bank report informs about the impact of trade on jobs, wages, and productivity across a range of economies. This is an excellent initiatove feom …
Maersk joins coalition to pilot heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle charging between Los Angeles and El Paso, Texas. In a step toward advancing electric-powered, heavy-duty fleet transport, the shipper-carrier coalition will test long-haul charging operations along the Interstate 10 (I-10) corridor. “To electrify trucking on a meaningful scale, all stakeholders need to invest in expanding the …
UK has signed a historic Enhanced Trade Partnership with Thailand. This is a crucial milestone towards exploring a potential future Free Trade Agreement and building on an already strong trading relationship worth £5.9bn a year. More: https://lnkd.in/eyX5mwkm
Don’t miss The State of the Industry 2024 – Insights on Digital Evolution in Container Shipping, a Report from DCSA. This comprehensive study explores the progress made, the challenges faced, and the role of standards in driving change. Through insights from 400 senior decision-makers and in-depth interviews, the report provides a 360-degree view of …
The UN adopted today the Pact of the Future which includes the Global Digital Compact. Main provisions related to AI include: – Establishment of an AI international scientific panel – Launch of a global AI policy dialogue – Development of AI capacity building partnerships – Consideration to establish a global AI fund The full …
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This was precisely 40 years ago. On this day in 1984, French President François Mitterrand and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl stood hand in hand at the Douaumont Ossuary in Verdun, silently bearing the echoes of a fractured past. Their legacy continues to inspire us and resonate across Europe. Ein Symbol für Freundschaft und Einheit.Un symbole …
Goliat is my best friend. He is a four year old Irish Terrier & a fearless, fun, super-cool, loyal, crazy, warm companion in life. A relationship with unconditional love. He got his name from the kennel being the largest puppy of his group of brothers & sisters & as grown the largest of his …
The EU is moving to impose countervailing duties on battery electric vehicle (BEV) imports from China, citing unfair subsidies that threaten EU manufacturers. Discover how this and other upcoming regulations will affect your business in Maersk Europe Market Update. Read more here: https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2024/09/11/europe-market-update-september
Yesterday I did a guest professor lecture about ’Global Trade 2.0: Digitalization and Trust. Are Trusted Value Chains the Way to Future Trade, A New Landscape for International Trade 2025 to 2030’ at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. Thank you as always to Trisha Rajput and the …
A few days ago Pravin Gordhan passed away. It is a sad day. PG was a leader, role model, mentor and inspiration for me and so many others. One of the best and most intelligent persons I have ever met has left us in devestation. For many people he was a freedom fighter, the …
ESG Regulations and their impact on global supply chains was one of the central topics at last week’s #WTOPublicForum Regulations are key to accelerating sustainable trade. They create obligations on stakeholders, and make for a level playing field for business. But these regulations are new and complicated. We are all learning. How do we …
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This weekend I am visitimg beautiful Stockholm woth my wife to celebrate our oldest daughters birthday. We had a wonderful weekend together in this amazing city, that was my workbase for eleven years in the past. Our daugher has now lived here for work the last nine years. We visited two museums, the Swedish …
Launch of the WTO’s flagship World Trade Report! Congratulations to my feiend & colleague Ralph Ossa, his brilliant team developing the report & to World Trade Organization (WTO). The report highlights the crucial role of trade in fostering inclusiveness, both across and within countries. Trade is the driver of growth, development, job creation & …