Port of Antwerp limits damage thanks to container handling
The total throughput of Port of Antwerp decreased by 5.1% in 2020 compared with the first 8 months of the previous year.
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Five partners collaborate to promote container safety
In order to help tackle container-related incidents onboard ships, five international freight transport and cargo handling organisations will cooperate to produce new guidance on packing standards for freight containers and other cargo transport units.
Imports unexpectedly increase at US ports
Imports increased to unexpected high levels this summer and may have hit a new record, as the US economy continues to reopen and retailers stock up for the holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Port of Valencia achieves container handling record
Port of Valencia recently achieved a new cargo handling record in a single port call. In fact,a total of 8.701 containers loaded and unloaded from a single ship and in a single stopover.
Always keep in mind the hazards associated with carriage of cargoes in bulk
In light of a previous incident investigation conducted by Transport Malta, it is reminded that the shipping stakeholders should be cautious with the potential hazards associated with carriage of cargoes in bulk.
Carefully to Carry guide for safe carriage, loading and storage of cargo updated
The UK P&I Club issued its updated “Carefully to Carry” publication, highlighting the importance of safe carriage, loading and storage of cargo.
India: Ports not entitled to levy storage/demurrage charges for abandoned cargo
Gard has received numerous reports of abandoned or otherwise uncollected containers in ports in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In this light, the Indian Supreme Court decided that ports are not entitled to levy storage/demurrage charges for abandoned cargo against shipowners and agents.
Hapag-Lloyd, Intelligent Cargo Systems enter technology partnership
The container major Hapag-Lloyd and the maritime technology company Intelligent Cargo Systems, recently shaked their hands and entered into a technology collaboration.
Causes of cargo contamination and recommendations
Following basic tanker seamanship practice ensures that liquid cargo contamination claims could be avoided during standard tanker practices of sampling when loading petroleum products.
US Great Lakes ports mark improvement in cargo volumes
St. Lawrence Seaway reported that U.S. Great Lakes ports marked mixed volume results during June following the coronavirus crisis.
