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

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Editor

Nehru Port

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 handled by this port. The road blockages and protests were ended after the government decision to settle the long delayed claims by 90 days.

A port official said, “We are making all possible efforts to clear the shipping backlog.”

To read more please visit:

http://www.seanews.com.tr/article/worldship/76222/Mumbai-Jawaharlal-Nehru-Port/

http://www.jura.lt/en/news/756-mumbais-nehru-port-reopens-after-government-protesters-come-to-terms-

 

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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

Maersk Line

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 stopped its North Europe to Asia bookings until May.

To read more please visit:

http://www.seanews.com.tr/article/worldship/76211/Maersk/

http://www.shineline.cn/en/newsDetail.asp?id=854

http://www.shippingonline.cn/news/newsContent.asp?id=23142

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Departure permission for Italian oil tanker ‘Enrica Lexie’ stayed

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Editor

Enrica Lexie

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. Earlier the ship owner agreed to hand over a bond of Rs 3 crore to the victims’ family members.

To read the full story please visit:

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/53911-departure-permission-for-italian-ship-stayed.html

http://www.seanews.com.tr/article/worldship/76205/Kerala-High-Court-India/

http://www.tehelka.com/story_main52.asp?filename=Ws290312Italian.asp

 

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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

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 and $300 per FEU on dry. Their cargo ships from Far East Asia including Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan and south East Asian countries to East Indian ports will raise the above rate.

To read more please visit:

http://www.seanews.com.tr/article/TURSHIP/76160/Wan-Hai-Lines/

http://www.thaibsaa.com/news/world-shipping-news/1257–wan-hai-lines-to-raise-asia-east-india-rates-us150teu-in-april.html

 

 

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Pirates hijack Iranian Cargo Vessel in Maldivian Waters

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Editor

Iranian Cargo Vessel

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 this territory will soon experience increase number of piracy by the Somali pirates.

MNDF spokesperson Major Abdul Raheem said, “Since it is a hijacking it is possible that the pirates will be armed. I cannot give further details on the mission. There are factors to be considered before going to a direct confrontation or rescue.”

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http://www.seanews.com.tr/article/worldship/76173/Somali-Pirates-Hijack-Cargo-Vessel-/

http://minivannews.com/politics/pirates-hijack-cargo-vessel-in-maldivian-waters-34155

http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/50583

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Fire Broke out on Board Tanker Royal Diamond in Mumbai

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Editor

Royal Diamond

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 owned 9500 DWT chemical tanker ‘Royal Diamond 7′ reported to the Mumbai port’s vessel traffic system/control station that an explosion had occurred and three crew members have been injured.”

To read more about the incident please visit:

http://www.seanews.com.tr/article/ACCIDENTS/76128/Royal-Diamond-explosion/

http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/50497

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Piracy has increased recently in the Gulf of Guinea

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Editor

Gulf of Guinea

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 and operational precautions along the coast and ports of Benin, Togo, Cameroon and Nigeria. Shipping lines are advised to ensure well planning and adequate security between the shipping routes of Ghana and Nigeria and Cameroon and Angola. When the ship is approaching ports of this region, ensure crew preparation, vigilance, watch rotations along with other security measures.

To know details about this please visit:

http://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Gulf-of-Guinea-Piracy-Increases-Amid-Unrest-and-Rising-Oil-Prices.html

http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sc10558.doc.htm

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APM Terminals Launches Hong Kong office

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Editor

APM Terminal

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 intelligent solutions rather than just a vendor. So we’ve beefed up our client teams with people who have held senior positions in the liner and logistics business. Thirteen out of our 20 largest customers are based in Asia so it was important to establish a sales office in this vibrant region and Hong Kong – one of the world’s key business centres chosen as the ideal location to cover the key Asian locations.”

“Partnerships between shippers, carriers and terminal operators will be the key to unlock shared value and eliminate waste in the supply chain; and to achieve that the parties need to have trusting relationships, which are built by being close to each other,” said Mr Christiansen.

To read more visit:

http://www.seanews.com.tr/article/TURSHIP/76047/APM-TERMINALS-of-Netherlands/

http://www.dredgingtoday.com/2012/03/16/apm-terminals-opens-hong-kong-office/

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Wilhelmsen Ships Service Has Won World Cargo Alliance Award

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Editor

WCA Award

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, “We are honoured to have taken this title, and I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the maritime logistics team in the Middle East for their splendid work throughout 2011. Next, our ambition is not only to win the Best Partner – Middle East award, but to go for the Global Partner trophy as well”.

To read more about the event visit:

http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/50292

http://marineinsight.com/news/wss-middle-east-wins-world-cargo-alliance-award/

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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 senior vice president of worldwide marketing Philip Schiller said, “The new iPad is a blockbuster with three million sold, the strongest iPad launch yet”.

“Customers are loving the incredible new features of iPad, including the stunning Retina display, and we cannot wait to get it into the hands of even more customers around the world”.

To read more please visit:

http://news.indiamart.com/story/apple-creates-history-by-selling-3-mn-new-ipads-three-days-156937.html

http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/PersonalTech-Updates/Apple-sells-3-mn-iPads-within-3-days-of-launch/SP-Article1-828061.aspx

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