A river port in the landlocked nation that joined UNCTAD’s port management programme is helping importers and exporters overcome logistics challenges. Bismark Rosales, the general manager of Port of Jennefer in Bolivia, has seen the country’s trading fortunes improve dramatically…
A new agreement will bolster UNCTAD’s work to help ports in developing countries improve operations and speed up trade. Ports from Ireland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recommitted on 7 April their support to UNCTAD’s…
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has accelerated the shift toward a more digital world in a way that will have long-lasting effects. Lockdown measures have led to a surge in electronic commerce (e-commerce), as consumers look for alternatives to in-person…
Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade and the global economy. Over 80% of the volume of international trade in goods is carried by sea, and the percentage is even higher for most developing countries. The Review of Maritime…
Emerging strategies for ports during the pandemic (UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 93) The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on humankind and on global commerce. Ports and port communities have experienced major changes to normal operating environments. The…
Best wishes for the holiday season 2021/22
UNCTAD’s TrainForTrade port management programme has created a network to help port communities reboot their economies from the COVID-19 crisis. Godwin Alini has had an impressive career in port management. Starting as an intern in 1999, more than 20 years…
The UNCTAD TrainForTrade programme offers port professionals opportunities for training, networking and knowledge sharing. acqueline Paredes Corrales, a Peruvian port manager and industrial engineer, has transformed her professional life by taking part in training workshops conducted by the UNCTAD TrainForTrade…
Best wishes for the holiday season 2020/21
Chapter 1: COVID-19 IMPACT ON MARITIME TRADE AND PORT CALLS Chapter 2: IMPLICATIONS FOR LINER SHIPPING CONNECTIVITY Chapter 3: RESPONSE MEASURES ACROSS THE MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN
