Around 16% of the ocean carrier global fleet – equating to 36% in terms of teu capacity – will be equipped with exhaust gas cleaning scrubber systems to comply with the IMO 2020 0.5% sulphur cap. Ships with approved scrubber systems installed will be allowed to continue to burn heavy fuel oil (HFO) after 1…
Are you feeling festive yet?! Maybe not, but sea freight imports need to be organised soon to get them in time for Christmas! Time is of the essence. Please contact a member of our team as we have very competitive rates for this month – email [email protected] or call 02380 337778 We handle all types…
China's newest and largest container ship has ABB turbochargers installed to help to ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. The flagship in Cosco Shipping Line's Universe mega containership series, the 21,000+ TEU COSCO Shipping Universe, was delivered in June 2018 by Chinese shipbbuilder Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co. Ltd. The vessel is equipped with three ABB A180-L two-stroke…
According to The Loadstar, Hauliers and logistics operators are warning UK shippers and consignees using the country’s second busiest container gateway, Southampton, of higher land side rates, as costs rise as a result of growing box congestion. The congestion has been a longer term effect of the new alliance structure, which came into effect in April 2017. It was…
In 1967, the British Transport Docks Board (BTDB) commissioned McKinsey & Company to assess the impact of a recent development from the United States: container boxes. The first purpose built ships for them were being launched, and a few US lines were carrying these novelties on their regular service. McKinsey & Company predicted: Containerised cargo is…
Wednesday 8th November marked the maiden arrival of the Milan Maersk, the largest container ship to visit Southampton. The Milan Maersk, which is 399m long, 58.6m wide, and can carry 20568 20' containers, weighs a staggering 214,000 tonnes and is less than a metre shorter than the world's longest vessel. The vessel departed Shanghai on…
August’s Drewry global container port throughput index reached an all-time high of 126.8 points. The August figure, the highest since inception of the index in January 2012, was nearly 7 points up on August 2016 (120.0 points) and more than 11 points up on the August 2015 level of around 116 points. The global index…
We handle all types of cargo including: Full Container Load (FCL) Less Container Load (LCL) NVOCC Groupage Systems Out of gauge Abnormal Loads Hazardous Cargos We have long standing relationships with a global network of agents at all origin ports which means that we can offer you the best possible service. We have over…
As part of celebrations for golden week, also called National Day, a major holiday is coming up in China from Saturday 1st October for a week, officially ending on the 7th but with effects lasting until the 10th. It has been celebrated in mainland China and Hong Kong since 2000. The holiday was implemented by…
At the end of London International shipping week, the transport secretary Chris Grayling set out his thoughts on the future of UK shipping. His speech focused on the changes in transport, and how the maritime industry is not only contributing to that change, but are increasingly leading it. His first point concerned new technology and…
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