Events

Event Organiser:

Faculty of Business and Shipping Research Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Event Website:

https://fb.polyu.edu.hk/ktf/news-events/posts/2021/april/april-forum-2021/

Event Description:

The pandemic of COVID-19, one of the most unpredictable black swans in modern history, has sent great shockwaves through global maritime transport. According to UNCTAD, global maritime trade had plunged by over 4% in 2020 due to the unprecedented disruption, registering the first negative growth of the industry since 2009. Other unexpected impact gradually emerged: container freight rates surged over 500% on some routes, and the on-time performance of liner shipping dropped dramatically to a historic low. At this forum, experts and scholars will elaborate on the latest developments of the shipping industry and share their views with you.

Attachment:

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