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Shipping during COVID-19: Why container freight rates have surged

Shipping during COVID-19: Why container freight rates have surged

23 Apr 2021
UNCTAD examines the complex factors behind the unprecedented shortage of containers hampering trade’s recovery, and how to avoid a similar situation in the future.
UNCTAD launches new e-learning platform to facilitate trade

UNCTAD launches new e-learning platform to facilitate trade

17 Mar 2021
Developing countries can learn through the platform how to implement reforms to ease trade despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Germany funds work to boost trade in Bolivia, Ecuador, Honduras and Mongolia

Germany funds work to boost trade in Bolivia, Ecuador, Honduras and Mongolia

22 Jan 2021
The funding will enable UNCTAD to build the capacity of stakeholders from the public and private sectors to implement trade facilitation reforms in the selected countries.
How ports in Africa and Asia are tackling common challenges

How ports in Africa and Asia are tackling common challenges

25 Nov 2020
The 8th edition of UNCTAD’s port management series spotlights the top work done by TrainForTrade graduates from Ghana, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria and the Philippines.
ASYCUDA powers delivery of aid in Beirut, ready to scale up

ASYCUDA powers delivery of aid in Beirut, ready to scale up

3 Sep 2020
UNCTAD’s automated customs management system is well equipped to boost relief operations as people in Beirut start to recover from a massive blast.
National trade facilitation committees lead reforms, respond to COVID-19

National trade facilitation committees lead reforms, respond to COVID-19

5 May 2020
The committees are bringing public and private sectors together to ease trade in essential goods to combat the pandemic.
Ten-point plan to bolster global transport, ease trade during COVID-19

Ten-point plan to bolster global transport, ease trade during COVID-19

27 Apr 2020
UNCTAD issues an action plan to tear down barriers to trade and transport and ensure the free flow of goods, food and essential supplies.
UK provides £1.4 million more for trade facilitation initiatives

UK provides £1.4 million more for trade facilitation initiatives

20 Apr 2020
The funding to UNCTAD will help boost trade in vulnerable economies post-COVID-19.
COVID-19 affirms urgency of trade facilitation reforms in Angola

COVID-19 affirms urgency of trade facilitation reforms in Angola

9 Apr 2020
The nation’s oil-dependent economy has been hit by low demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s banking on trade facilitation reforms to improve competitiveness in other sectors.
Coronavirus: Let's keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing

Coronavirus: Let's keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing

25 Mar 2020
Written byDr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD