Better targeted government support is needed to improve resilience and productivity in the fisheries sector, a new OECD report finds. Nearly two-thirds [65%] of fisheries support in 41 countries and territories risks encouraging overfishing and illegal fishing in the absence of effective fisheries management. Healthy management of fish stocks is essential to millions of livelihoods, food security and environmental preservation worldwide.

Despite the weak economy, transport volumes are rising. Sustainability is becoming mandatory, while the logistics engine is running at full speed. The industry will be discussing how artificial intelligence can help at transport logistic in Munich from June 2 to 5, 2025. With international exhibitors and high-caliber speakers, the world-leading trade fair provides an overview of the diverse approaches to sustainable logistics.

Poland has been steadily increasing its gold reserves over the years and is now the thirteenth country in the world with the largest gold holdings. As of mid-February this year, the National Bank of Poland (NBP) possesses over 450 tons of gold in its foreign exchange reserves. This gold is valued at approximately 169 billion zlotys (more than 42.5 billion USD), which represents 17.97% of Poland's total foreign exchange reserves. Only In 2024, the NBP acquired a total of 89.55 tons of gold, significantly boosting its reserves. Currently, these gold reserves are stored both in Poland and at the Bank of England. The reserves in London could be actively utilized through selling or pledging, given that London is one of the world's leading gold trading centers.

In 2024, Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company, made significant progress. With its strategic hubs in Europe and expansions in Dubai and Dublin, Magma Aviation is well-positioned to make substantial improvements in operational efficiency and market coverage.

Organized by Elan Expo, the 5th Morocco MADSIGN Expo International Interior Design, Ceramic, Furniture, Home Textile, Lighting and Decoration Exhibition will be held from 8-10 July 2025at the OFEC, Casablanca, Morocco.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Poland will not implement the Migration Pact or other EU regulations that involve the forced relocation of migrants. Poland is currently making significant efforts to secure its eastern border with Belarus, where Polish soldiers, police, and border guards are risking their lives. He also denied that the Migration Pact and its future were discussed in detail at the recent informal EU summit in Warsaw.

On January 21, the first meeting of the European Maritime Skills Forum (E-MSF) took
place in Brussels. This new forum brings together leading maritime stakeholders,
including the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), the European Community
Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA), members of the European Commission, DG-MOVE, and
the STC-initiated Maritime Education and Training Network (MET-NET).

A competitive and green EU automotive sector needs action on both the demand and supply sides. European Commission President von der Leyen has missed a major opportunity in not including commercial road transport operators in kicking off her new strategy today.

Korean Air Cargo continues to rely on the proven cargo handling quality of Vienna Airport. A four-year extension of the existing handling contract between the airport and the Korean airline has been signed and will now run until the end of 2028. Thus, Vienna Airport is continuing its successful partnership with Korean Air Cargo, which has been in place since the airline's first flight to Vienna in 2004.

Wilhelmshaven, January 24, 2025 - As part of a festive opening ceremony at JadeWeserPort, representatives from politics and business welcomed the first container ship of the new China-Europe-Express (CEX) in Wilhelmshaven today.  A new direct connection between the ports of Ningbo and Wilhelmshaven was launched with the arrival of the “KAWA NINGBO”, a container ship operated by the Chinese shipping company KAWA Shipping.

Ahead of World Customs Day 2025, the shipping, logistics, and trade industry has issued a joint statement calling for customs reform that keeps pace with the growing complexity of global trade.

UNESCO and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) officially launch the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, marking a crucial milestone in global efforts to protect the vital ice that provides freshwater to over 2 billion people. This global and coordinated initiative throughout the year will seek to highlight about the critical role of glaciers and address the urgent challenges posed by accelerated glacier melt.

Before Joe Biden's presidency ended, the U.S. Department of Commerce added Poland to the list of countries facing restrictions on the import of advanced chips used for developing artificial intelligence (AI). These restrictions aim to maintain the U.S.'s technological advantage over its competitors, particularly China. Poland's inclusion on this list is surprising, as it is not categorized among the key U.S. allies and partners among nearly 120 countries subject to export limits.

New Marquee Ports and Over-Tourism in the spotlight at Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

The 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) will be held on May 6-7, 2025, in Heraklion, Crete, one of Greece's most renowned tourism and cruise destinations.

Washington/London/Brussels/Singapore, Friday 17 January 2025 - The shipping industry is taking proactive steps to implement improved safety measures for transporting charcoal, ahead of mandatory IMO regulations in 2026.