JAPAN's three main container ports of Yokohama and Nagoya continued to see volume declines in December, while Osaka saw a slight rise despite the ongoing global economic downturn that has knocked the wind out of the shipping industry.
The volume of Nagoya's container trade with the US sunk by 16.4 per cent to 420,074 tons in December. Exports were down 21.6 per cent at 267,014 tons, while imports were also down 5.2 per cent at 153,060 tons. Meanwhile, the total number of foreign trade containers handled by Osaka edged up 1.7 per cent in December year on year to 172,819 TEU after the port posted its first drop in three months in November. In December, exports were up 7.6 per cent at 82,637 TEU, but imports were down 3.3 per cent at 90,182 TEU, reported Newark's Journal of Commerce.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
MOL launches safety promotion campaign
MITSUI OSK Lines (MOL) president Akimitsu Ashida presented its latest safe initiative for all MOL-operated vessels to run during April focusing on safety and health management of seafarers, based on analysis injuries and illnesses that occurred during the last year.
The MOL Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Promotion Campaign 2009 aims is to promote an active exchange of opinions between vessels and land-based personnel to share information and alerts concerning the causes of various injuries and illness. Goals for MOL officers and staff visiting target vessels is to promote mutual understanding among seafarers and shore staff and raise awareness of safety issues. The target vessels to include MOL-owned vessels, chartered vessels, and MOL Group vessels including ferries and a cruise ship will be visited and issued refresher alerts on the causes and countermeasures for injuries and illnesses that occur most frequently. The alerts will be distributed weekly to every vessel and safety stickers are to be posted onboard vessels to help prevent accidents. The campaign will aim to gather opinions and ideas from seafarers about safety and health management to feedback and enhance safety and health management.
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The MOL Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Promotion Campaign 2009 aims is to promote an active exchange of opinions between vessels and land-based personnel to share information and alerts concerning the causes of various injuries and illness. Goals for MOL officers and staff visiting target vessels is to promote mutual understanding among seafarers and shore staff and raise awareness of safety issues. The target vessels to include MOL-owned vessels, chartered vessels, and MOL Group vessels including ferries and a cruise ship will be visited and issued refresher alerts on the causes and countermeasures for injuries and illnesses that occur most frequently. The alerts will be distributed weekly to every vessel and safety stickers are to be posted onboard vessels to help prevent accidents. The campaign will aim to gather opinions and ideas from seafarers about safety and health management to feedback and enhance safety and health management.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Profits dropping for Bornholmstrafikken
Bornholmstrafikken made profits of DKK 24 million last year - a serious decrease compared to the profits of DKK 37.6 million last in 2007. 14.5 million of the profit is from the sale of the ferry Povl Anker.
The board considers the profit "not satisfying" but states that the declining profit should be seen in the light of the record high oil prices in 2008. The combined expenses for bunkers were approx. 13 per cent higher in 2008 then in 2007. In addition, the summer weather in 2007 was historically bad, which meant that the number of passengers declined in the following year 2008. In total the passenger count dropped by 0.3 per cent compared to 2007 for all services combined. 2008 had bad weather as well with the wettest August in 45 years. The net turnover was DKK 554 million compared to 536 million the year before. The profit of 2009 is expected to be between DKK 15 and 20 million. The expected result should, according to the shipping company, be seen in relation to the current financial crisis and it is more uncertain than usual as it has yet to be seen what effects the crisis will have on demand of transportation by sea to and from Bornholm.
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The board considers the profit "not satisfying" but states that the declining profit should be seen in the light of the record high oil prices in 2008. The combined expenses for bunkers were approx. 13 per cent higher in 2008 then in 2007. In addition, the summer weather in 2007 was historically bad, which meant that the number of passengers declined in the following year 2008. In total the passenger count dropped by 0.3 per cent compared to 2007 for all services combined. 2008 had bad weather as well with the wettest August in 45 years. The net turnover was DKK 554 million compared to 536 million the year before. The profit of 2009 is expected to be between DKK 15 and 20 million. The expected result should, according to the shipping company, be seen in relation to the current financial crisis and it is more uncertain than usual as it has yet to be seen what effects the crisis will have on demand of transportation by sea to and from Bornholm.
Smyril Line believes in new growth
Despite the financial crisis, the Faroese Smyril Line believes in growth in coming years in both passenger transport and cargo shipping.
According to the company's CEO Peter Holm, the company has left 2008 with greater strength and 2009 also looks positive, estimated from pre-bookings. The Faroese shipping company has for several years suffered from bad financial management and too widely spread services, for instance to Shetland Islands and Bergen in Norway. In 2008 the shipping company made a profound turn around, backed by potential investors. In addition, Smyril Line got a new management and a board led by the former CEO of Torm, Klaus Kjærulff as chair.The new management has reorganised the shipping company and simplified the service net, so that from now on, 9 out of 12 months a year there will be a service every Saturday between Esbjerg, Tórshavn and Seydisfjordur in Iceland. During the height of the season in June, July and August, the service will call at Hanstholm instead of Esbjerg. The latter is created for Norroöna to make a double trip every week. Previously, Hanstholm was the regular port of call for Smyril Line all year, but the call at Esbjerg for most of the year gives new and greater possibilities of reaching large European cities, including Copenhagen, within reasonable time.
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According to the company's CEO Peter Holm, the company has left 2008 with greater strength and 2009 also looks positive, estimated from pre-bookings. The Faroese shipping company has for several years suffered from bad financial management and too widely spread services, for instance to Shetland Islands and Bergen in Norway. In 2008 the shipping company made a profound turn around, backed by potential investors. In addition, Smyril Line got a new management and a board led by the former CEO of Torm, Klaus Kjærulff as chair.The new management has reorganised the shipping company and simplified the service net, so that from now on, 9 out of 12 months a year there will be a service every Saturday between Esbjerg, Tórshavn and Seydisfjordur in Iceland. During the height of the season in June, July and August, the service will call at Hanstholm instead of Esbjerg. The latter is created for Norroöna to make a double trip every week. Previously, Hanstholm was the regular port of call for Smyril Line all year, but the call at Esbjerg for most of the year gives new and greater possibilities of reaching large European cities, including Copenhagen, within reasonable time.
Wuhan to build mega terminal complex
WUHAN's plan of a mega terminal complex has been approved by the state government.
The city is going to invest more than CNY5 billion (US$731 million) on the facility and start construction this year, Xinhua reported. After completion, the complex will be able to handled more than 10 million TEU, or more than 100 million tonnes, every year. The port complex construction comprises 18 projects this year, which include 17 terminals and a bridge connecting the Beijing-Kowloon, Wuhan-Kowloon railway and also the Daqing-Guangzhou-Beijing and Wuhan-Ezhou highway.
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Fujian's Sanduao box terminal starts construction
THE Sanduao International Container Terminal, which is situated in the Sanduao port area at southeastern China's Fujian province, has commenced construction.
Managing Director of Sanduao International Container Terminal Wang Xiaobin said the construction is divided into two phases. Phase 1 comprises two 100,000-tonne berths, which cost CNY1.3 billion (US$190 million) to build and will be completed by 2010. Phase 2 comprises two 200,000-tonne berths costing CNY1.8 billion and will be finished by 2012. Following completion, the terminal will have an annual capacity of 6 million TEU and be able to accommodate sixth-generation containerships.Read More
Managing Director of Sanduao International Container Terminal Wang Xiaobin said the construction is divided into two phases. Phase 1 comprises two 100,000-tonne berths, which cost CNY1.3 billion (US$190 million) to build and will be completed by 2010. Phase 2 comprises two 200,000-tonne berths costing CNY1.8 billion and will be finished by 2012. Following completion, the terminal will have an annual capacity of 6 million TEU and be able to accommodate sixth-generation containerships.
GE Shipping takes delivery of new building product Tanker
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd. (G E Shipping) took delivery of its new building Long Range One (LR1).
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd. (G E Shipping) took delivery of its new building Long Range One (LR1) product Tanker Jag Amisha. The 74,500 dwt double hull LR1 Product Tanker was built at STX Shipbuilding Company Ltd., Korea.Read More
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd. (G E Shipping) took delivery of its new building Long Range One (LR1) product Tanker Jag Amisha. The 74,500 dwt double hull LR1 Product Tanker was built at STX Shipbuilding Company Ltd., Korea.
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