On July 16, 2024, Secretary General Ian Saunders delivered keynote remarks at the G7 Industry Stakeholders Conference in Reggio Calabria, Italy. This conference, sponsored by Confindustria, was held in the context of Italy serving as 2024 Chair of the Group of 7 (G7). Secretary General Saunders joined a diverse group of industry and international …
The UK has today [Friday 26 July] joined a groundbreaking agreement which is designed to grow the economy by boosting global digital trade. After five years of negotiations, the UK and 90 other countries have finalised the E-Commerce Joint Initiative at the World Trade Organization (WTO), which will make trade faster, cheaper, fairer …
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Global food commodity prices stabilized in April 2024, following six consecutive quarterly declines. The World Bank’s food price process kndex is projected to decrease by 6 % in 2024 and 4 % in 2025. However, several risks underpin these price forecasts, including energy and fertilizer costs, potential maritime chokepoints, and weather-related supply shortfalls. In …
At A.P. Moller-Maersk, customers are at the heart of everything we do, making us not just a logistics provider but a trusted partner in success. Here’s how we put customers first:
We are a family of hikers that love going out for day walking trips with our beloved dogs. Sometimes we go for longer multiday hikes in the Scandinavian nature of forrests, mountains & hills. Ossi who a four year old Welsh Springer Spaniel & Goliat is a fearless four year old Irish Terrier. They both …
Nothing is impossible. If you believe it, you can do it. Don’t let anybody stop you. You are always your own worst critic. Never listen to voices telling you not to try. ➡️ If you have something to say, say it. ➡️ If you want to try a new challenge or job, try. ➡️ …
As Europe navigates the high-stakes geopolitical chess game, it finds itself at a critical juncture between the strategic moves of the US and China. In my recent opinion piece, I argue that Europe, once a queen, now resembles a cautious pawn. But there’s hope on the horizon! The upcoming European Commission and Parliament offer …
UK Government, new Home Secretary Yvette Coope, launches a new Border Security Command to manage the border. Rapid recruitment for an exceptional leader used to working in complex and challenging environments, for example, at senior levels of policing, intelligence or the military, will kick off tomorrow (Monday 8 July), with the new recruit expected …
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In the margins of the 143rd/144th Sessions of the WCO Council, held from 27 to 29 June 2024, the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Mr. Ian Saunders, and the Chairman of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Shahin Baghirov, signed a Grant Agreement to establish the Azerbaijan Customs …
Global trade trends turned positive in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development, launched today. The value of trade in goods increased by around 1% quarter-over-quarter, while trade in services by about 1.5%. This surge, fueled by positive trade dynamics for the United States …
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Global trade trends turned positive in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development, launched today. The value of trade in goods increased by around 1% quarter-over-quarter, while trade in services by about 1.5%. This surge, fueled by positive trade dynamics for the United States …
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Summertime. In Europe it is that time of year, the time to have a holiday break to reload batteries & enjoy life. I am a reader, I always have been. I learned to read when I was four years old & immidistely fell in love with books. After childrens book, it started with Alfred …
We have a place in South of France since 15 years and we spend sunmer i beautiful Provence. We love our village Boulouris-sur-mer just outside Saint-Raphaël on the French Riviera, la Côte d’Azur. This year we have made some wonderful tours to Grasse, Cannes and Èze. Grasse is the world capital of perfumes. The entire …
We are celebrating women in transport and logistics with three finalists at this year’s everywoman Award. Meet the finalists, Vicki Gabbani CSCP, Danielle Walker and Brittany O’Neill, who are all paving the way for future generations of women in the transport and logistics industry. Their stories highlight the pivotal role of gender diversity in …
The European Commission has imposed provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles from China, in the context of the anti-subsidy investigation initiated on 4 October 2023. These measures are based on facts and information gathered during a 9-month official investigation. This included extensive research, contacts with industry and stakeholders and on-site visits. …
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A few weeks ago we had our first in person meeting of the UK Trade Facilitation Commission in London. It was an excellent meeting led by the TFC Chairman Lord Theodore Agnew. Baron Agnew of Oulton, DL is a British businessman, Conservative life peer, and former Minister of State at the Cabinet Office and …
Here is the WCO News article, ’Explaining utilization of preferential tariffs: new perspectives’ that I have co-authored with Sebastian Ahlstich, PhD Fellow, Copenhagen Business School for the latest issue of WCO News. It was published this week.
Putting our products to the test – our innovation lab and test center are located at our facilities in Tinglev, Denmark. With over 5000m2 and 50 test containers, our technicians and engineers are conducting ongoing testing and development work on the reefer solutions, ensuring that our products are following the highest standards. See more:Video
Misconceptions about the just-in-time strategy can hamper its reliable implementation. Get access to a Blue Paper that analyses these misconceptions: http://spkl.io/6041476sU
The World Customs Organization (WCO) Council starts today. The annual assembly of an institution that organizes 186 countries coveraging 99% of world trade. This important organization & meeting governs the rules, regulations & application for everyday movement of goods across global borders. We from A.P. Moller – Maersk are proud to be a member …