Tag: cargo handling

The Port of Long Beach announced that it moved nearly 1 million cargo containers in October, achieving its strongest month ever.

In 2023, the Port of Gothenburg handled a record 685,000 containers (TEU) during the first three quarters, 8,000 more than the same period last year.

Transporting rare, valuable and high value cargo demands more than just standard shipping procedures; it requires a heightened level of vigilance and specialised strategies to ensure the safe delivery of these valuable goods, the Britannia Club highlights.

Britannia P&I Club has issued a set of best practices regarding the loading of assorted breakbulk cargoes in China, emphasizing the need to carefully consider the stowage intentions throughout the process.

Britannia P&I Club has issued guidance regarding the intricacies of Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) as cargo, as well as some safety considerations for its transportation.

Oxygen-depleting cargoes and materials onboard ships refer to substances that can consume or displace oxygen within confined spaces like cargo holds, leading to hazardous conditions for crew members.

The galley on a ship refers to the kitchen area where food is prepared and cooked. Ships must comply with various health and safety regulations, and maintaining a clean galley is often a requirement for inspections by maritime authorities.

Charcoal is described in the IMDG Code as "black material originating from organic sources. Particularly includes carbon blacks, of animal or vegetable origin other non-activated carbon materials and charcoal produced from materials such as bone, & bamboo, coconut shell, jute and wood.” 

According to NorthStandard, bulkers and combination carriers loading high-density bulk cargoes in Brazil must undergo a vetting regime following maritime authority standards.

Speaking at the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI)'s annual conference in Berlin, Germany, Mike Brews, Chair of the IUMI Cargo Committee reported a sustained improvement for the marine insurance cargo market.