Category Archives: General Blog

Nehru port in Mumbai reopens after the terms between government and protesters

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Editor

Jawaharlal Nehru port in Mumbai has reopened today after three days. Dockers and political activists had been picketing and blocking roads to get the proper compensation for the land deal near the port. India’s more than half container traffic is … Continue reading →

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Maersk Line is going to raise Europe-Asia backhaul rates US$300/TEU from May 1

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Editor

The world’s largest carrier Maersk Line has recently announced that it is going to increase the shipping rates of its northern Europe to Asia from 1st May, 2012. The increase will be US $400 per TEU. Earlier the shipping line … Continue reading →

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Departure permission for Italian oil tanker ‘Enrica Lexie’ stayed

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Editor

Kerala High Court ordered the Italian oil tanker Enrica Lexie to leave the Kochi port on March 29. But on March 30, a Kerala High Court Division Bench stayed the order. The relatives of the victims appealed against the order. … Continue reading →

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Wan Hai Lines is going to increase Asia-East India rates US$150/TEU in April

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Editor

Wan Hai Lines in Taiwan has recently declared that it is going to raise rates in services in the route from the Far East to India from 1st April 2012. Freight rate will be increased at US $150 per TEU … Continue reading →

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Pirates hijack Iranian Cargo Vessel in Maldivian Waters

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Editor

An Iranian cargo vessel named MV EGLANTINE was hijacked on 26th March, Monday morning in Maldivian waters. Somali pirates took hostage 23 crews of the ship. Maldivian authorities recorded this type hijacking for the first time. But many think that … Continue reading →

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Fire Broke out on Board Tanker Royal Diamond in Mumbai

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Editor

Two were killed and seven crew members were injured at Mumbai harbor for the fire at a Korean chemical tanker. The incident happened on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) press statement said, “At 11.25 am, the Korean … Continue reading →

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Piracy has increased recently in the Gulf of Guinea

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Editor

The piracy threat in the Gulf of Guinea has increased in recent time. Newly piracy and armed bandits attacks abroad vessels across the West African coast have been regularly happening. Ships and vessels are advised to take additional security measures … Continue reading →

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APM Terminals Launches Hong Kong office

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Editor

APM Terminals of Netherlands has announced that they have opened a Hong Kong office to expand its partnerships further with Asia based customers. Martin Gaard, CCO of APM Terminals said, “We want to be more of a resource partner with … Continue reading →

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Wilhelmsen Ships Service Has Won World Cargo Alliance Award

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Editor

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS )has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best Partner 2011- Middle East’. The award was given by the World Cargo Alliance (WCA) earlier this month. Area Logistics Manager of WSS, Flemming Andersen, commented about the award, … Continue reading →

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Only Within Three Days of Launce Apple Sells Three Million iPad-3

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Editor

Apple, the technology giant of US, has made a new record of selling three million iPads-3 within just three days of its launce. The new iPad has additional features including better camera, improved display, faster processor and so on. Apple’s … Continue reading →

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