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Businessinsider.co.za | Why the world is in a shipping crisis

The Drewry World Container Index, which measures the price of a shipping container, is up 282% from this time last year. FreightWaves Your favourite brands are paying 10 times the typical price of shipping your stuff across the ocean. Shortages also abound …

CEAC Wants Government To Add All Electric Freight Trucks And Trains To 'Free Rebate' Scheme

Sunday, 13 June 2021, 4:54 pm Press Release: CEAC New Zealand is rapidly falling behind in legislation to clean up its environment with many European nations stopping the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICE vehicles) by 2030 – less than ten …

IMO seeks global solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping

The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is due to meet between 10 and 17 June 2021. The aim of this remote meeting is to decide on a short-term measure to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of …

EU still not resuming review of Hyundai Heavy-Daewoo Shipbuilding merger

The European Union's (EU) antitrust regulator has not yet resumed its review of the proposed merger between South Korea's two leading shipbuilders, putting its decision on hold for nearly a year. The EU Competition Commission has stopped the clock …

Out-of-control shipping costs fire up retail prices from coffee to toys

The skyrocketing price of shipping goods across the globe may hit your pocketbook sooner than you think -- from that cup of coffee you get each morning to the toys you were thinking of buying your kids. Transporting a 40-foot steel container of cargo by …

Govt refloats national shipping line plan

minister says project will boost Thai competitiveness The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) will conduct a feasibility study into setting up a "National Maritime Navigation Line", Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on Saturday. The shipping …

Disruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders

"Because the system is so overloaded, every time one of these things happens now, the system is already at breaking point, or past breaking point, so anything else just adds grist to the mill," explains James Baker, containers editor at shipping …

Shipping container mansion attempting to change perception of luxury home

A unique piece of real estate that has been generating national buzz. Show Transcript tucked away just off S. R. 14 in East Vancouver Edward. Merced's home is unlike pretty much anything on the market. There's 11 containers in this house, eight …

China-Europe freight-train trips surge in May

BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The China-Europe freight trains made a total of 1,357 trips in May, an increase of 31 percent year on year, the National Development and Reform Commission said Saturday. These trains carried 131,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit …

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting June 12

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday June 12th. On Monday the Viking Orion cruise ship and the Oleander container ship are expected, on Wednesday the Eastern …

Ind-Ra assigns JSW Shipping & Logistics A-plus with stable outlook

PremiumIndia Ratings has a long-term issuer rating of A-plus with stable outlook to JSLPL 1 min read . Updated: 12 Jun 2021, 07:28 PM IST ANI Ind-Ra expects the JSW Group to monitor JSLPL's operations and financial position closely, including the …

6 injured when fire engulfs cargo ship in Philippines

MANILA, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Six crew members were injured and two others "unaccounted for" when a small cargo ship caught fire while refueling here at a wharf on Saturday morning, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. In a report, the PCG said …

Cargo ship fire at Manila wharf injures several

It was not immediately clear what triggered the fire, which raged for about seven hours aboard the MV Titan 8 and forced its crew to jump in panic into the Pasig River. At least two crewmen who were on the vessel remained unaccounted for, officials said. …

Sri Lanka seeks initial $40M from cargo ship's operator

Sri Lanka is seeking an interim claim of $40 million from the operator of a fire-ravaged cargo ship to cover part of the cost of fighting the blaze, officials said Saturday. Sri Lanka's attorney general has sent the claim to lawyers representing X- …

Sri Lanka seeks initial $40M from cargo ship’s operator

New COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka is seeking an interim claim of $40 million from the operator of a fire-ravaged cargo ship to cover the cost of fighting the blaze. Officials said Saturday that Sri Lanka’s attorney general has sent the claim to …

At least 6 injured in cargo ship fire at Manila wharf

June 12, 2021Updated: June 12, 2021 3:58 a.m. MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A fire and a powerful blast ripped through a small cargo ship docked to refuel in the Philippine capital of Manila on Saturday, injuring at least six people and igniting a blaze in a …

Shipping companies ceases congestion surcharge collection – KCGCCI

The speed of discharge of the containers at Senari Terminal had gradually picked up in the month of May, said KCGCCI. KUCHING (June 12): Shipping companies have agreed to cease collection of congestion surcharge at Senari Terminal Port effective today ( …

Sri Lanka seeks initial $40 million from cargo ship's operator

At least 6 injured in cargo ship fire at Manila wharf

Alliance’s 25 Best Manufacturing Websites of 2021

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Need some inspiration for your manufacturing website design? We searched the web to find the best manufacturing websites of 2021. When making our selections for the best …

Fine Art Shippers Specializes in Shipping Marble Worldwide

The NYC-based art logistics company Fine Art Shippers has extensive experience in national and international transportation of marble items of any kind. NEW YORK, NY, US, June 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The NYC-based art logistics company …

Pallavi Chhelavda Guides Homeowners On Creating A Holistic Home Environment Through Vastu Shastra Practices

Pallavi Chhelavda Guides Homeowners On Creating A Holistic Home Environment Through Vastu Shastra Practices ORLANDO, FLORIDA, USA, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The guru holds regular Vastu Shastra Live Shows on her official social media …

Sayed Sayedy - Konfliktberatung und Konfliktmanagement

In einem Konflikt im persönlichen Umfeld zielt mein Beratungsangebot darauf ab, eigene Anliegen und Bedürfnisse zu klären und eine Win-Win-Situation zu finden. GERMANY, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Konfliktberatung und Konfliktmanagement: …

Fast Growing B2B Industrial Packaging Acquires Master Packaging Solutions

Leading Industrial Packaging Company Acquires Master Packaging Solutions ADDISON, ILL., U.S., June 10, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- B2B Industrial Packaging just announced the acquisition of Master Packaging Solutions of Sacramento, Calif. This is …

Rutgers Job Training Program for Autistic Adults Gets Boost from Local NJ Logistics Company

Bettaway Supply Chain Services collaborates with Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services, providing local jobs, career path for adults on the autism spectrum SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A …

Global Organic Soft Drinks Market Trends, Strategies, And Opportunities In The Organic Soft Drinks Market 2021-2030

The Business Research Company’s Organic Soft Drinks Global Market Report 2021: COVID 19 Growth And Change To 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UK, June 10, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the new market research report ‘Organic Soft Drinks’ …

Firexo's David Breith ERA Magazine's CEO of the Year

Firexo “Saving Lives, Belongings, Property & Places” AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 10, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dave Breith, Group CEO of Firexo, has been an ardent follower of the “can do”’ and “rolls your sleeves up” …

Pacific Air Cargo Continues its Support of the University of Hawaii — This Time Transporting a Rocket

Pacific Air Cargo assists by shipping the U.H. rocket to and from Los Angeles for the Friends of Amateur Rocketry Competition HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pacific Air Cargo (PAC) has been a long-time supporter …

GS Fulfillment USA is Taking Online Shopping & Shipping to the Next Level

THE COMPANY WILL ENABLE ITS E-COMMERCE BASED CLIENTS TO OFFER A SMOOTH SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS WORLDWIDE. BOCA RATON, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GS Fulfillment LLC has proudly announced that it is …

Business Reporter: Re-engineering recruitment and on-boarding

Background checks present unexpected opportunity for employers seeking competitive advantage LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an article published on Business Reporter, Heather Driggs, Director of Marketing at …

IPS Packaging & Automation Assists with COVID-19 Vaccine Packaging

In the race to quickly provide COVID-19 vaccines, IPS Packaging & Automation performed a key role in designing packaging solutions needed to safely ship them. FOUNTAIN INN, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In …

Swan Island Networks Makes TX Global Alerting Service Available To All InfraGard Members With Special Pricing

InfraGard members will have access to a special benefit: TX Global alert subscriptions at over 50% off the MSRP for single and 5-user licenses. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Swan Island Networks has created a …

Consumer Demand For Perishable Foods Drives The Cold Chain Industry

The Business Research Company’s Cold Chain Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth And Change LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, June 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing consumer demand for perishable foods contributed to the growth of the cold …

Growing Chinese Influence in the Indian Ocean - Colombo Port City & the Geo-Strategic Shifts in the Indian Ocean: IOSS

Analysis by Indian Ocean Strategic Studies INC (IOSS) NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, June 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After Hambhantota Port, Sri Lanka has another geo-strategic predicament to offer for other countries in the Indian Ocean …

The Institut Choiseul Reinvents its Choiseul 100 Africa Ranking by Offering Young African Leaders the Opportunity to ...

From 2021, young leaders from the continent who would like to be part of the Choiseul 100 Africa ranking (to be disclosed in September) and the Choiseul Africa network are invited to apply. The application campaign is open between June 1st and July 7th …

Lit Support 365 Opens New Production Offices in Tustin, CA

Throughout the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Lit Support 365 managed to navigate and expand by hiring 11 employees over the last 90 days. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lit Support 365, a leading innovative …

6± Ac of Mainly Industrial Land Fronting Rt 22 in Louisa County, VA set for Online Auction by Nicholls Auction Marketing

FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., (www.nichollsauction.com) announces the online only auction of 6± acres (3 parcels) of mainly industrial land fronting Davis …

Speedaf express Announces Completion of Round A+ Financing to Build a Leading China-Africa Express Brand

Speedaf express (www.Speedaf.com), a leading China-Africa integrated logistics service provider, officially announced the completion of its Round A+ financing. This round of financing was led by TRUSTBRIDGE, followed by northern light VENTURE CAPITAL, and …

New Fleet Website Launch / featuring Fleet Services

NORWALK, CT, UNITED STATES, June 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Safety Management Systems, Inc. (SMS360) is pleased to announce the launch of our new FLEET360 (Fleet Safety Management & Compliance Services) website! After many months of …