The International Chamber of Commerce threw its support behind ratification of the Rotterdam Rules to govern cargo liability in ocean transportation and related inland intermodal movements. “Given that the proposed regime will underpin an important element of international commerce, ICC asks governments to consider ratification of the conventi...
On May 27th, 2008, the resumed Asia-Mexico Express (AME) service from APL is calling at CCT. The purpose of resuming this service is to service for shipper better to satisfy the needs of cargo increasing from Shenzhen western port to Mexico. The AME service replaces the previous service-MAX and still be managed both by APL and Hapag-Lloyd, and deploy six...
SCT successfully took the delivery of five new quay cranes (QC) from ZPMC on 26 May 2009. With a lifting capacity of 65 tons and a maximum outreach of 65 meters, these equipments are capable for handling the largest containerships in the world. Complying with the principle of ‘Green Terminal’, they are reconstructed to be more...
Members of heavy and oversize cargo network, Project Professionals Group, will trial state-of-the-art technologies designed to improve communications throughout the supply chain. PPG General Manager Kevin Stephens said a web based business communication and collaboration platform (BCP) and customer relationship management (CRM) system would be trialed for ...
Just 11 days after signing a history-making pact with the Panama Canal Authority, Port Manatee’s good fortune was stroked again – this time by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist’s signature on a bill exempting Developments of Regional Impact within three miles of the port’s boundary. “The governor’s support creates huge mo...
Liebherr Sunderland Works Ltd in Sunderland, UK, recently received the Queens’ Award for Enterprise in the "International Trade" category. This is Britain's most important award for entrepreneurial achievement. The award in the "International Trade" recognises companies which can demonstrate substantial growth an...
The ZHEN HUA No.21 vessel which sailed into the Port of Ngqura from China this month delivered equipment and components in excess of R72 million (US$ 8,8 million) in value, all destined for the Ngqura container terminal (NCT) to be launched in October 2009. The vessel’s massive 720 ton and 3,2616 m3 consignment included two fully erect rail-mounted ...
MALAYSIA's Penang state government is urging Malaysia Airport Berhad (MAB) to develop an integrated air cargo terminal in the state to prepare for better times ahead, reports the Sun Daily newspaper. Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the terminal is a worthwhile investment as it will bring in more cargo flights to Penang. "We really need a...
Port of Tallinn is the biggest port authority in Estonia and as far as both cargo and passenger traffic are taken into account, the biggest port on the shores of the Baltic Sea.
Qingdao Saint Voyage Logistics Inc. (SVL) is an Experienced International Shi