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India's major ports dodge brunt of strike
A 48-hour nationwide, general strike that began Tuesday morning in India has thus far not caused any major disruption to operations and supply chains at key public ports - which together handle the majority of container freight to/from the emerging market economy.
The strike notice was issued by a consortium of 10 national trade unions to press their 12-point charter of demands - essentially concerning wage improvements as well as government economic reforms and labor policies.
At the same time, the two-day stoppage has affected industrial/commercial activity and public transport services in some states, according to reports. The protest is set to continue until Wednesday midnight (local time).
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) - India's busiest container harbor - was operating normally Tuesday morning, with vessels berthing/sailing there on schedule, local trade sources told.
Furthermore, no serious disruption has been reported at other major ports because of the strike, according to sources.
When contacted an official at APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India (GTI) said the terminal is working at normal speed. "There is no impact. Vessels are on schedule, and yard inventory is well within control."
GTI handles the majority of freight passing via JNPT, and it became the first terminal in India to handle 2 million TEU in a calendar year in 2018.
"All operations are running smoothly across [our] terminals," DP World Subcontinent told. The company has two facilities in the JNPT harbor.
Finally, DP World's Vallarpadam Terminal at Cochin - the country's first full-fledged transshipment gateway - was working without any disruption on the quayside. However, a freight forwarder at Cochin told that cargo movement to/from the terminal came to a halt as truck owners took vehicles off the road in support of the combined industrial action.Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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ABS officially opens new global headquarters in Houston, Texas.
ABS officially opens new global headquarters Seatrade Maritime NewsThe 10-story, 326,800-sq-ft building houses employees from ABS and affliated companies and anchors the CityPlace2 development. Underscoring the ...Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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Drewry: Good News and Bad News for Container Ports in 2019
The global container terminal industry is expected to remain a very profitable business in 2019, with its throughput set to exceed 800 million TEU generating an EBITDA worth over USD 25 billion, according to UK-based shipping consultancy Drewry.
The projection is being made despite the upcoming headwinds the sector faces from growing geopolitical uncertainties like US-China tariff wars and Brexit.Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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Port Canaveral s Cruise Terminal 3 Project Moving Ahead
The construction of Port Canaveral s Cruise Terminal 3 in Florida can now begin as a bidder has been selected to carry out works.
On January 8, the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners approved awarding Merritt Island-based Ivey s Construction a USD 78.98 million contract for the cruise terminal project and a USD 29.53 million contract for the adjacent 1,800-vehicle parking garage.Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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New maruFreight Platform to Optimize Freight Exchange
maruFreight, a digital initiative for the maritime and logistics industry, has launched a new platform with an aim to optimize freight exchange.
The platform creates an optimal digital user experience, leveraging the latest technology and real-time information, "to increase efficiency and simplify the complex chartering process," Antonio Brizzo, President and Chief Executive Officer of maruFreight, explained.Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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NRF: US Container Imports to Weaken in First Half of 2019
Imports at the major retail container ports in the US have slowed down after a months-long rush to beat increased tariffs on goods from China, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said.
"With the holiday season behind us, the immediate pressure to stock up on merchandise has passed but retailers remain concerned about tariffs and their impact on the nation s economy," Jonathan Gold, NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy explained.Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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Report: String of Human Errors Caused Collision between Ulysse and CLS Virginia
A series of human errors caused the collision between the Tunisian Ro-Ro ship Ulysse and Cyprus-flagged containership CLS Virginia that took place in October 2018, approximately 28 kilometres north-west of Cape Corsica, according to preliminary findings of a joint inquiry into the case.
The report findings of the tripartite commission, comprised of Tunisian, French and Cypriot investigators, were presented on Monday, January 7, by the Tunisian Ministry of Commerce, Agence France-Presse informed.Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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IMO: Bunker Delivery Note Amendments Enter Into Force
Amendments to the bunker delivery note entered into force on January 1, 2019, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said.
The amendments relate to the supply of marine fuel oil to ships which have fitted alternative mechanisms to address sulphur emission requirements.Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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MOL Suspends Cruise Ship Master after Allision in Guam
Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Line, a part of Japan s shipping major MOL, suspended the Master of the cruise ship Nippon Maru following an allision in Guam.
Namely, the Master in charge of maneuvering the 22,472 gross ton vessel was suspended pending the results of the investigation as there were reports of alcohol use on the day of the accident.Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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NCLH Orders Two Next-Generation Ships for Oceania Cruises
Cruise line major Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has ordered two next-generation cruise ships for its Oceania Cruises brand.
The contract for the construction of the cruise vessels has been signed with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and has an overall value exceeding EUR 1 billion (USD 1.14 billion).Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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Korean harbors brace for 4th industrial revolution
South Korea is mapping out mid- and long-term plans to become a global logistics hub by introducing "smart" harbors across the country, a project that is expected to last a decade from 2021 to 2030.
The focus of these plans will be 31 harbors designated for trade and 29 for domestic logistics, according to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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SC Ports Authority Achieves 6 Percent Growth in 2018
South Carolina Ports Authority reported 6.4 percent year-over-year container volume growth, with a record 2.3 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled in 2018.
Last year marked the third consecutive calendar year of record TEU volume for SCPA. The Port moved 199,701 TEUs in December alone, a 9.2 percent increase over December 2017 and the strongest December in SCPA history.Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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India begins commercial activity at Chabahar port
India has started its commercial activities in Chabahar within the framework of a trilateral deal, also including Afghanistan, aimed at developing the southern Iran port into a regional trade hub.
The countries signed the agreement in Tehran in May 2016 to establish a strategic transit and transport route connecting the trio, with Chabahar as the focal point.Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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Largest shipping cranes to operate in US arrive at Virginia port
What are said to be the largest cranes to operate at a U.S. commercial port arrived Monday in Virginia, marking the latest effort to accommodate the increasingly mammoth container ships that underpin international trade.
Standing 170 feet (52 meters) tall, the Chinese-made gantry cranes towered over the ship that carried them through the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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New leader "marks a new beginning" for ports
Steve Lewis will join Southern Ports on January 14, and has 15 years experience as a port chief executive.
He most recently worked as interim chief executive at Geraldton s Mid West Ports Authority, and has led Dampier Port Authority and North Queensland Bulk Ports.Posted On:9-Jan-2019
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