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Tough Times for Shipping Companies
Monday, 13 February 2012 10:36
The number of vessels that are being scrapped world wide is at its highest since November 2009. On December 19th 219 ships with a capacity to carry 546,000 boxes were idled. Alphaliner, the Parisian maritime data provider, reported that demolition of vessels will continue into 2012.
Maritime Security a Hot Topic in Australia
Monday, 16 January 2012 10:43
Steel Shipping Containers are crucial for international trade of commodities and goods. Unfortunately, the units can be a means of illegal transportation of goods. An investigation by the Sun-Herald revealed illegal activity involving the shipping industry in Australia.
Baltimore Port and Hapag-Lloyd Agreement
Monday, 16 January 2012 07:33
Hapag-Lloyd AG is one of the largest shipping container companies in the world today, currently ranking fifth internationally. The company is based in Hamburg, Germany. Hapag-Lloyd Ag transports 5 million cargo units each year, and has a fleet of 140 vessels. The prominent company has chosen to work with the port of Baltimore to dock its containers coming from Northern Europe.
International Homes of Interest
Tuesday, 10 January 2012 10:22
The posh homes crafted from refurbished portable storage containers have been the envy and subject of curiosity for homeowners for the past decade. These creative environmentally savvy homes have been consistently popping up around the globe, and creating interest in the sustainable building trend. As the number of container homes rises, some extra creative ones get the public's attention.
New Year brings New Fees at Port in Jakatora
Friday, 06 January 2012 07:53
As the new year of 2012 approaches, the Tanjung Priok port in Jakatora, Indonesia, is getting ready to start new measures. The state owned port is going to raise storage fees of steel storage containers by 200-300% starting January 1, 2012. Richard Joost Lino, the port's President Director, explained that this measure would help lower congestion at the port. Lino compared the port to a "warehouse" because of the large number of units waiting to be loaded or unloaded at one time.
Global Shipping Companies Brace for Slow Trade Growth
Wednesday, 04 January 2012 14:46
Mediterranean Shipping Co., announced last week that they are forming an accord with CMA CGM SA, which is the world's third largest container shipping group. Mediterranean Shipping Co. is forming the accord to try and avoid some of the damage from the current slum in the global shipping industry.
UK Shopping Mall from Containers
Tuesday, 20 December 2011 07:33
London has been known to be a city of innovation, and now is no exception with the opening of Boxpark. The fun name really describes the essentials of the building; it is a retail park created from sixty recycled storage containers.
Grain Exports Increase
Friday, 09 December 2011 08:45
Grain exports to Asia have increased by 29%. The increase is due to increasing population as well as a growing middle class in Asia. Asia accounts for the majority of U.S. grain exports, at 94%. Taiwan is number one in receiving grain exports, and China is second. Asian countries are also increasing the specificity in type of grain they are buying.
HomeBuilding with Containers Gains Momentum
Monday, 05 December 2011 10:36
Container Homes are maintaining momentum as an alternative housing solution in the 21st century. Many of these homes are being erected all over the country and world.
New Jobs and New Director at NY/NJ Port
Friday, 18 November 2011 08:14
A study done by the New York Shipping Association has shown a 3.5% increase in job generation at the United States Port of New York and New Jersey. This increase happened between 2008 and 2010 and it is great news for the shipping industry.
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