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Hapag-Lloyd will equip all its containers with trackers, so that they can be followed in real time. To this end, the German shipping company has concluded agreements with the suppliers Nexxiot and Orbcomm.
REAL-TIME TRACKING
Hapag-Lloyd will equip all its containers with trackers, so that they can be followed in real time. To this end, the German shipping company has concluded agreements with the suppliers Nexxiot and Orbcomm.
ontainer ship ‘Ever Forward’ is floating again after being stuck for more than a month in the mud in Chesapeake Bay, the bay near the American capital Washington D.C. Salvage companies led by Donjon Smit, an American joint venture of the Dutch Boskalis, managed to get the freighter afloat on Sunday. To make that feat possible, approximately five hundred containers were first taken off board by crane ships last week to reduce the weight of the vessel. Also, 65,000 cubic meters of mud around the ship was sucked away, enough mud to fill 27 inland vessels.
ontainer ship ‘Ever Forward’ is floating again after being stuck for more than a month in the mud in Chesapeake Bay, the bay near the American capital Washington D.C. Salvage companies led by Donjon Smit, an American joint venture of the Dutch Boskalis, managed to get the freighter afloat on Sunday. To make that feat possible, approximately five hundred containers were first taken off board by crane ships last week to reduce the weight of the vessel. Also, 65,000 cubic meters of mud around the ship was sucked away, enough mud to fill 27 inland vessels.
The order book of worldwide container shipping has more than tripled in a year and a half to 6.5 million TEU of new transport capacity. That corresponds to 26% of the current capacity. According to the international shipowners’ association Bimco, the order book for container shipping has not been this large in the past fifteen years. According to analyst Niels Rasmussen, 6.2 million TEU, the lion’s share of the total order book, will be shipped before 2025.
The order book of worldwide container shipping has more than tripled in a year and a half to 6.5 million TEU of new transport capacity. That corresponds to 26% of the current capacity. According to the international shipowners’ association Bimco, the order book for container shipping has not been this large in the past fifteen years. According to analyst Niels Rasmussen, 6.2 million TEU, the lion’s share of the total order book, will be shipped before 2025.
AAL Shipping announced to increase the order of the Super B-class heavy lift multipurpose vessels to a total of six. ´Super B-Class’ was a term coined in the company’s third-generation newbuilding plan, launched in November of last years. ‘Super B-Class’ vessels are the 32,000 deadweight (DWT) premium project multipurpose vessels. The new vessels will be named after some of the major ports, i.e.: AAL Antwerp, AAL Hamburg, AAL Houston, AAL Dubai and AAL Dammam. The sixth vessels will be named AAL Limassol, after the name of the town where AAL Shipping was first located in 1995.
AAL Shipping announced to increase the order of the Super B-class heavy lift multipurpose vessels to a total of six. ´Super B-Class’ was a term coined in the company’s third-generation newbuilding plan, launched in November of last years. ‘Super B-Class’ vessels are the 32,000 deadweight (DWT) premium project multipurpose vessels. The new vessels will be named after some of the major ports, i.e.: AAL Antwerp, AAL Hamburg, AAL Houston, AAL Dubai and AAL Dammam. The sixth vessels will be named AAL Limassol, after the name of the town where AAL Shipping was first located in 1995.
Pacific International Lines (PIL) will impsoe a fine of $30,000 US dollars for misdeclaration of the weight of the cargo. Misdeclaration, includes incorrect/partial declaration, alternation, late declaration, or omission of such declaration. In addition to this charge of misdeclaration, the shipper and consignee might be held responsible and liable for all corrective measures, fines, claims, liabilities, delays, losses, damages or charges bobbing up in result of such misdeclaration, in line with the notice.
Pacific International Lines (PIL) will impsoe a fine of $30,000 US dollars for misdeclaration of the weight of the cargo. Misdeclaration, includes incorrect/partial declaration, alternation, late declaration, or omission of such declaration. In addition to this charge of misdeclaration, the shipper and consignee might be held responsible and liable for all corrective measures, fines, claims, liabilities, delays, losses, damages or charges bobbing up in result of such misdeclaration, in line with the notice.
There is a problem with the rising prices of LNG at the gas station. Transporters with LNG trucks are burdened by the high prices at the pump. The increasing rates/tariffs for natural gas are out of control and a drop in prices is not expected soon.
There is a problem with the rising prices of LNG at the gas station. Transporters with LNG trucks are burdened by the high prices at the pump. The increasing rates/tariffs for natural gas are out of control and a drop in prices is not expected soon.
My colleague Perry and I attended the Drewry Webinar on the “container market outlook” today. It was a very interesting webinar and it is worth to say that the outlook is still very promising, but also holds the traditional Crystal Ball outlook!!!!
My colleague Perry and I attended the Drewry Webinar on the “container market outlook” today. It was a very interesting webinar and it is worth to say that the outlook is still very promising, but also holds the traditional Crystal Ball outlook!!!!
Transporting goods from China to Europe is 4 to 5 times more expensive compared to a year ago. Currently, transporting cargo from a 40-foot container (approximately 12 meters long and +- 2.5 meters wide) costs between ten and twelve thousand euros per 40-foot container.
Transporting goods from China to Europe is 4 to 5 times more expensive compared to a year ago. Currently, transporting cargo from a 40-foot container (approximately 12 meters long and +- 2.5 meters wide) costs between ten and twelve thousand euros per 40-foot container.
Just when we thought the prices for standard dry cargo containers would come to an ease, we were wrong, so wrong! The three main factories for building shipping containers (CIMC, DFIC and CXIC) have again increased their tariffs to US$ 3.800,00 per 20-foot standard container.
Just when we thought the prices for standard dry cargo containers would come to an ease, we were wrong, so wrong! The three main factories for building shipping containers (CIMC, DFIC and CXIC) have again increased their tariffs to US$ 3.800,00 per 20-foot standard container.
As of the 1st of July Nick Weers has joined Trident Container Leasing B.V. in the role of Sales Representative.
Nick is a young lad of 28 years old with just over 5 years of solid experience in the Container Industry.
As of the 1st of July Nick Weers has joined Trident Container Leasing B.V. in the role of Sales Representative.
Nick is a young lad of 28 years old with just over 5 years of solid experience in the Container Industry.
By & Havn and Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) have reached an agreement on the basic principles for a new container terminal in Ydre Nordhavn.
By & Havn and Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) have reached an agreement on the basic principles for a new container terminal in Ydre Nordhavn.
Last year it was clearly noticeable on the railways that the goods trade collapsed due to the corona crisis. Statistics Bureau Netherlands (CBS) reports on this. Exports via trains in particular decreased and other countries also traded less via the Dutch rail network.
Last year it was clearly noticeable on the railways that the goods trade collapsed due to the corona crisis. Statistics Bureau Netherlands (CBS) reports on this. Exports via trains in particular decreased and other countries also traded less via the Dutch rail network.
In response to the container shortage, Hapag Lloyd orders an additional 60,000 TEU of standard containers from China. The order is on top of the already ordered 150,000 TEU of standard and reefer containers in April.
In response to the container shortage, Hapag Lloyd orders an additional 60,000 TEU of standard containers from China. The order is on top of the already ordered 150,000 TEU of standard and reefer containers in April.
In response to the container shortage, Hapag Lloyd orders an additional 60,000 TEU of standard containers from China. The order is on top of the already ordered 150,000 TEU of standard and reefer containers in April.
The Indian Registry of Shipping (IRClass) has launched a new service to provide certification of marine containers. The certification is in accordance with the IMO International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC). The news follows after earlier reporting that India is encouraging domestic production of shipping containers.
The Indian Registry of Shipping (IRClass) has launched a new service to provide certification of marine containers. The certification is in accordance with the IMO International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC). The news follows after earlier reporting that India is encouraging domestic production of shipping containers.
The spot rates in container liner shipping have grown explosively again last week, according to the leading Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI). On the Shanghai-Northern Europe route, the average fare jumped to $ 5438 per TEU. A week earlier that was still $ 4678 per TEU.
The spot rates in container liner shipping have grown explosively again last week, according to the leading Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI). On the Shanghai-Northern Europe route, the average fare jumped to $ 5438 per TEU. A week earlier that was still $ 4678 per TEU.
Ocean Network Express (ONE) expands its current reefer container fleet by adding 27,500 new units. ONE announced the expansion of its fleet this week.
Ocean Network Express (ONE) expands its current reefer container fleet by adding 27,500 new units. ONE announced the expansion of its fleet this week.
The Rotterdam port authority announced it has suspended its plan for autonomous transport on the Container Exchange Route (CER). Manned traction will move containers between all Maasvlakte I and Maasvlakte II deepsea terminals and distriparks.
The Rotterdam port authority announced it has suspended its plan for autonomous transport on the Container Exchange Route (CER). Manned traction will move containers between all Maasvlakte I and Maasvlakte II deepsea terminals and distriparks.
Samskip launched its new air freight business, called Samskip Air. Samskip Air is a new air freight division at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. Goal of the new air business is to grow the company’s existing air freight volumes and to develop opportunities for cooperation with Samskip’s pan-European multimodal network.
Samskip launched its new air freight business, called Samskip Air. Samskip Air is a new air freight division at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. Goal of the new air business is to grow the company’s existing air freight volumes and to develop opportunities for cooperation with Samskip’s pan-European multimodal network.
Hoa Phat, a Vietnamese steelmaker, has announced it will invest US$ 130 million in the construction of a new container factory in June. The new factory will be near Ho Chi Minh City. This new factory, when fully operational, will have a capacity of 500,000 TEU per year, mainly 20ft and 40ft. The initial power will be 180,000-200,000 TEU a year.
Hoa Phat, a Vietnamese steelmaker, has announced it will invest US$ 130 million in the construction of a new container factory in June. The new factory will be near Ho Chi Minh City. This new factory, when fully operational, will have a capacity of 500,000 TEU per year, mainly 20ft and 40ft. The initial power will be 180,000-200,000 TEU a year.
Long-term contract rates in container liner shipping continue to be extremely high, according to the Norwegian sea freight data platform Xeneta based on new statistics for the month of April.
Long-term contract rates in container liner shipping continue to be extremely high, according to the Norwegian sea freight data platform Xeneta based on new statistics for the month of April.
The CMA CGM Group has ordered 22 newbuild container vessels from China’s CSSC Group.
The CMA CGM Group has ordered 22 newbuild container vessels from China’s CSSC Group.
The worldwide container shortage will remain for at least the upcoming months. That also means highly high prices for containers. The container shortage will contribute to inflation, according to The New York Times. The container shortage will lead to higher transport costs that will be passed on to consumers.
The worldwide container shortage will remain for at least the upcoming months. That also means highly high prices for containers. The container shortage will contribute to inflation, according to The New York Times. The container shortage will lead to higher transport costs that will be passed on to consumers.
Due to shortages in the first quarter, the growth figures in the eurozone were not impressive. Fortunately the demand is still strong, causing economics to be optimistic. In February compared to January we saw a decline of 1% in industrial production.
Due to shortages in the first quarter, the growth figures in the eurozone were not impressive. Fortunately the demand is still strong, causing economics to be optimistic. In February compared to January we saw a decline of 1% in industrial production.
The container market has boomed over the last six months. Container prices doubled in 2020 and lead times for new orders have got longer. Manufacturers are sticking with a single shift system, despite high demands. This way they are restricting output in order to support higher prices.
The container market has boomed over the last six months. Container prices doubled in 2020 and lead times for new orders have got longer. Manufacturers are sticking with a single shift system, despite high demands. This way they are restricting output in order to support higher prices.
GEWI Solutions B.V., a container survey company based in Rotterdam, inspects containers for damages (and if needed for general or preventative maintenance) such as cargo handling damages, floor board oil stains, nails, debris, interior panel scratches, holes, cracks etc. in order to determine the status of each container. The inspections are supported with individual survey reports, photos and recommendations.
GEWI Solutions B.V., a container survey company based in Rotterdam, inspects containers for damages (and if needed for general or preventative maintenance) such as cargo handling damages, floor board oil stains, nails, debris, interior panel scratches, holes, cracks etc. in order to determine the status of each container. The inspections are supported with individual survey reports, photos and recommendations.
Seatrade Group (‘Seatrade’) and Jamaica Producers Group Limited (‘JP’) have announced the joint venture acquisition of Geest Line Limited. Geest Line has been the operator of one of the leading shipping lines in Europe serving the Caribbean and Latin America markets for over 65 years.
Seatrade Group (‘Seatrade’) and Jamaica Producers Group Limited (‘JP’) have announced the joint venture acquisition of Geest Line Limited. Geest Line has been the operator of one of the leading shipping lines in Europe serving the Caribbean and Latin America markets for over 65 years.
Egypt has seized the Ever Given the container ship that blocked the Suez Canal. With this, the country wants to enforce the payment of 900 million dollars in compensation. Egypt had spent money on the rescue operation of the ship. The Suez Canal also lost income because no ships could pass through the canal when the Ever Given was moored.
Egypt has seized the Ever Given the container ship that blocked the Suez Canal. With this, the country wants to enforce the payment of 900 million dollars in compensation. Egypt had spent money on the rescue operation of the ship. The Suez Canal also lost income because no ships could pass through the canal when the Ever Given was moored.
Persistent delays at ports and higher rates. That was the message from CEO Rolf Habben Jansen of Hapag-Lloyd at a press conference about the short-term expectations for the container market. He believes that delays in US and European ports will continue for the remainder of the second quarter and expects the situation to gradually normalize in the third quarter at the earliest. He said he was particularly concerned about Rotterdam and British ports: “We may need to look at alternatives to ensure that we do not lose unnecessary time”.
Persistent delays at ports and higher rates. That was the message from CEO Rolf Habben Jansen of Hapag-Lloyd at a press conference about the short-term expectations for the container market. He believes that delays in US and European ports will continue for the remainder of the second quarter and expects the situation to gradually normalize in the third quarter at the earliest. He said he was particularly concerned about Rotterdam and British ports: “We may need to look at alternatives to ensure that we do not lose unnecessary time”.
While the investigation into the grounding of the Ever Given in the Suez Canal begins, Shoe Kisen, the vessel’s Japanese owner, declared General Average.
General average is a global maritime industry loss mitigation convention. With it the ship owners and cargo interests proportionately contribute to fully reimburse those in the venture who sustained loss or damage in preventing the total loss of a vessel, crew and its cargo.
While the investigation into the grounding of the Ever Given in the Suez Canal begins, Shoe Kisen, the vessel’s Japanese owner, declared General Average.
General average is a global maritime industry loss mitigation convention. With it the ship owners and cargo interests proportionately contribute to fully reimburse those in the venture who sustained loss or damage in preventing the total loss of a vessel, crew and its cargo.
The Ketchup effect is the Swedish term used by the port of Gothenburg meant to describe the upcoming avalanche of containers set to flood European ports in the coming weeks. The cause is the freeing of the 20,388 TEU Ever Given that has blocked the key trade artery linking Asia and Europe together.
The Ketchup effect is the Swedish term used by the port of Gothenburg meant to describe the upcoming avalanche of containers set to flood European ports in the coming weeks. The cause is the freeing of the 20,388 TEU Ever Given that has blocked the key trade artery linking Asia and Europe together.
The container surge is putting some US ports under severe pressure. Charleston was among those US ports posting strong trading performances in December. A strong peak season, which has continued into the new year, has put immense pressure on several US ports’ container handling capacity, with the most severe problems being encountered in Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach (LB).
The container surge is putting some US ports under severe pressure. Charleston was among those US ports posting strong trading performances in December. A strong peak season, which has continued into the new year, has put immense pressure on several US ports’ container handling capacity, with the most severe problems being encountered in Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach (LB).
Trident Container Leasing B.V. works with a vast network of reliable partners around the world. Thanks to these partnerships, we can offer the highest quality containers and services. One of these partners is CTL-ICS B.V., based in the port of Rotterdam and specialized in purchasing, sale and rental of used reefer container equipment worldwide.
Trident Container Leasing B.V. works with a vast network of reliable partners around the world. Thanks to these partnerships, we can offer the highest quality containers and services. One of these partners is CTL-ICS B.V., based in the port of Rotterdam and specialized in purchasing, sale and rental of used reefer container equipment worldwide.
At a time when physical events and meetings are paused, Intermodal Connect provides a unique and much-needed opportunity to network with buyers, influencers and thought leaders.
Over three days – Tuesday 16 March – Thursday 18 March 2021 – the Intermodal Connect virtual event can help you generate quality sales leads and elevate your brand into new markets, enabling you to break down barriers and foster a vibrant virtual community for our industry.
At a time when physical events and meetings are paused, Intermodal Connect provides a unique and much-needed opportunity to network with buyers, influencers and thought leaders.
Over three days – Tuesday 16 March – Thursday 18 March 2021 – the Intermodal Connect virtual event can help you generate quality sales leads and elevate your brand into new markets, enabling you to break down barriers and foster a vibrant virtual community for our industry.
After going through a European tendering procedure, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has awarded the construction of approximately 2.4 kilometers of quays and earthworks in the Princess Amaliahaven to the construction consortium of HOCHTIEF, Ballast Nedam and Van Oord.
After going through a European tendering procedure, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has awarded the construction of approximately 2.4 kilometers of quays and earthworks in the Princess Amaliahaven to the construction consortium of HOCHTIEF, Ballast Nedam and Van Oord.
Year of the Ox
On February the 12th starts the Chinese Lunar New Year until February 26. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important day of the Chinese Holidays. It is celebrated on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar. This Festival is therefore celebrated on a different date every year but never takes place before 21 January or after 20 February.
Year of the Ox
On February the 12th starts the Chinese Lunar New Year until February 26. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important day of the Chinese Holidays. It is celebrated on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar. This Festival is therefore celebrated on a different date every year but never takes place before 21 January or after 20 February.