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Urgent clarity on container weighing sought by operators

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Clarification is being sought by operators on the upcoming new container weighing regulations.
Clarification is being sought by operators on the upcoming new container weighing regulations.

The implementation of the new Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) container weighing rule is due to come into effect on 1 July 1 2016, yet there is still a lack of information on their application, which is causing terminal operators to request further clarity as a matter of urgency.

Private port federation FEPORT has called on national authorities to develop guidelines that protect the efficiency of the logistics chain and do not create competitive distortions between Member States.

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The effect of water moisture damage on containerised cargo

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We have all heard stories of import cargo arriving with water or moisture damage and the Insured/Consignee complaining bitterly when their claim is denied, believing that they have paid a lot of money for insurance that is worthless. It is even more frustrating when we come across these claims with Insureds/Consignees that are regularly importing (or exporting) goods.

Insured peril
So when is water moisture damage on containerised cargo covered by Insurance? Firstly, let’s make a few assumptions to keep this simple: we will consider the cargo as being a Full Container Load (FCL) and that the Policy coverage is Institute Cargo Clauses (A) [ICC (A)], which is All Risks.

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Industry not ready for new SOLAS Container Weight requirements says survey

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A new survey reveals that the majority are not ready for the new SOLAS Container Weight regulations, due in July 2016
A new survey reveals that the majority are not ready for the new SOLAS Container Weight regulations, due in July 2016

As debate rages on about the roll out of new SOLAS Container Weight regulations that will impact upon the container sector in July 2016, a recent survey points to ignorance about the changes.

INTTRA announced the results of a customer survey whose 410 respondents overwhelmingly expressed concerns about the readiness of the ocean shipping industry and their own companies and customers for the implementation of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) verified gross mass (VGM) regulations. The new SOLAS Container Weight regulations stipulate that containers cannot be loaded onto ships until their weight has been verified and certified.

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Significant new mega ship facility opens at the Port of Felixstowe

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Clemence Cheng and Dr Therese Coffey MP celebrate the opening of the new mega ship facility at the Port of Felixstowe
Clemence Cheng and Dr Therese Coffey MP celebrate the opening of the new mega ship facility at the Port of Felixstowe

The Berth 9 Extension at the Port of Felixstowe, the Port of Britain, has been opened by Dr Therese Coffey MP, Deputy Leader of the House of Commons.

The 190-metre extension increases the port’s capability to work two of the world’s largest containerships simultaneously. More than eighty ships of 18,000+TEU have already been handled at the port in 2015, confirming Felixstowe’s position as the port-of-choice for mega-ships in the UK.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Coffey said:

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New technology for container ships being developed by LR

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LR is developing new technology for container ships
LR is developing new technology for container ships

LR’s lashings specialists have been using state-of-the-art analysis techniques that will enable owners of ultra-large container ships to extend their vessels’ cargo-carrying capabilities.

LR is classing the world’s largest-ever container ships – led by a recent contract to oversee the building of six ultra-large container ships (ULCS) of more than 20,000 teu.

Four ULCS vessels of 20,150 teu will be built for the Japanese company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) at Samsung Heavy Industries’ (SHI) shipyard at Geoje Island, South Korea, while two 20,050 teu ships are being built for Shoei Kisen Kaisha on long charter to MOL at Shoei’s affiliate company Imabari Shipbuilding at Saijo shipyard, Japan.

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Munkebo Maersk becomes the biggest ship to sail the Thames

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Munkebo Maersk becomes the biggest ship to sail the Thames
Munkebo Maersk becomes the biggest ship to sail the Thames

The 399 metre long Munkebo Maersk, which weighs in at 195,000 tonnes and is 60 metre wide became the largest vessel ever to sail up the Thames. The Munkebo Maersk is one of the largest container vessels in the world. She was helped into port by pilots from the Port of London Authority.

Munkebo Maersk can carry 18,300 x 20 foot containers.

Simon Moore, chief executive of DP World London Gateway, said: “This is yet another record and landmark moment for DP World London Gateway.

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World Shipping Council advises to prepare for Container Weight Verification

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The World Shipping Council warns to prepare for Container Weight Verification changes and legislation coming in July 2016
The World Shipping Council warns to prepare for Container Weight Verification legislation coming in July 2016

At the end of 2014, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted amendments to the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) that will require every packed export container to have a verified container weight as a condition for loading aboard a vessel.

This requirement will become legally binding on July 1, 2016.

All parties involved in the international transportation of maritime containers – including shippers, freight forwarders, packers, NVOCCs, carriers, and marine terminal operators – will Continue reading “World Shipping Council advises to prepare for Container Weight Verification”

Naming of the world’s largest containership

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The world's largest containership has been named CSCL Clobe. Photo: HHI
The world’s largest containership has been named CSCL Clobe. Photo: HHI

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co, Ltd. (HHI) announced today it held a naming ceremony for the world’s largest containership, the first of five 19,000 TEU containerships ordered from China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) in May 2013.

The naming ceremony for the world’s largest containership was attended by Xu Li Rong, chairman of China Shipping Group; Zhao Hong Zhou, managing director of CSCL; Qiu Guo Hong, Chinese ambassador to Korea; Choi Kil-seon, chairman and CEO of HHI and 150 other guests.

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Container Lashing and Securing seminar

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Container lashing and securing seminar announced by ICHCA
Container lashing and securing seminar announced by ICHCA

The International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) has announced it has organised a one day seminar entitled: Container Lashing and Securing: Improving Operational Safety and Productivity.

This important one day meeting is being held on Wednesday 10 December 2014 at the ECT Delta Terminal in Rotterdam

This practical one day seminar hosted by ICHCA International will cover:
• How amendments to the IMO Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing will impact container vessel design and operations from 1 Jan 2015.
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Container Annual Review & Forecast 2014/15

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Drewry’s Container Annual Review & Forecast 2014/15 emphasises that the recovery of the container industry, when that happens – possibly by late 2016 or 2017 – is to be based around the formation of the new mega alliances and the continued reduction of unit costs, rather than the matching of supply and demand at the individual trade route level. A different recovery  is taking shape, which is unlikely to be built on any improvement in freight rates.

An orderbook that will see at least 53 and 45 ULCVs delivered in 2015 and 2016 respectively, coupled with the delivery of 100 ships of between 8,000 teu and 10,000 teu from the yards at the same time as
a similar number of ships being cascaded from the Asia-north Europe trade – will mean both reductions in unit costs and the potential for excess capacity on some routes. Continue reading “Container Annual Review & Forecast 2014/15”

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