This Week In Global Logistics

05.17.2013 By

Port of Montreal LogoPort of Montreal Will Now Accommodate Larger Ships – The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has authorized the passage of larger vessels, making it possible for post-Panamax vessels to reach Montreal. The previously authorized vessel width of 32.1 meters has been increased to 44 meters.

Read more from Canada Newswire

Bayonne Bridge Project Approved – The Coast Guard has approved plans to raise the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge. The $1.3 billion project will raise the bridges roadway by 64 feet in order to accommodate larger ships. The bridge currently blocks access for larger ships to New York Harbor’s four big container terminals in New Jersey and Staten Island.

Read more from Journal of Commerce

Long Beach Named Best Port in North America – The Port of Long Beach has earned the “best seaport in North America” for the 16th time in the last 18 years. Each port is judged by importers, exporters, and supply chain professionals.

Read more from Port of Long Beach

Asia-Pacific Nations Begin RCEP Talks – Sixteen Asia-Pacific nations have begun talks to create one of the world’s largest free trade blocs. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will account for about half of the global market, including China and Japan.

Read more from Global Post

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05.10.2013 By

Port of Baltimore logoPort of Baltimore Unveils Terminal Improvements – The Port of Baltimore held an unveiling ceremony for a new 50-foot-deep berth and four supersized container cranes at Seagirt Marine Terminal. The terminal improvements will allow the port to accommodate larger ships.

Read more from Journal of Commerce

China to Invest in Jamaican Port Development – The Port Authority of Jamaica has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) to establish a new trans-shipment port at Fort Augusta. The project is to be implemented over 5 years and will consist of transshipment facilities, a logistics center, industrial plants, a cement plant and potentially a power plant.

Read more from The Construction Index

Buenos Aires Prepares to Handle Larger Ships – Terminales Rio de la Plata in Buenos Aires has placed an order for the extension of two quay cranes. The reach capacity will be extended from 147 feet to 167 feet.

Read more from Journal of Commerce

Hong Kong Port Strike Ends – Dockworkers at the Port of Hong Kong have agreed to a 9.8% pay increase, compromising on their initial demand of 20%. Management also conceded to workers’ demand for improved working conditions.

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05.03.2013 By

sri_lanka_customs_logoSri Lanka Updates Customs Procedures – The Sri Lanka Customs Department has announced that it will replace its physical documentation process with a new system that allows shippers to submit and receive approvals online for export cargo. The fully automated documentation system will launch in May of 2013.

Read more from News.LK

Hong Kong Government Attempts to End Port Strike – The Hong Kong government has invited the Union of Hong Kong Dockers to discuss their labor issues for a second time and resolve a 5 week port strike. The first round of talks failed when the dock workers rejected a 7 percent pay raise. Workers are demanding 23 percent.

Read more from Bloomberg Businessweek

Affordable Footwear Act Reintroduced to Congress – The United States House of Representatives has reintroduced the Affordable Footwear Act. If passed, the act will eliminate a hidden tax on about 75 percent of footwear.

Read more from Journal of Commerce

Florida Ports Join Forces – Members of Florida’s congressional delegation have come together to form a “port caucus” to voice the seaports’ interests. The Florida Ports Caucus has four co-chairs and 17 members representing all 15 ports.

Read more from Sun Sentinel

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04.26.2013 By

USCBO LogoU.S. Signs Customs Agreement with Nigeria – The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has signed a customs mutual assistance agreement with Nigeria’s customs service. The agreement is intended to combat illegal cross-border activities and help ensure the accurate assessment of cross border customs duties and taxes.

Read more from Journal of Commerce

ASEAN Pursues FTA with Hong Kong – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is pursuing a free trade agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong. ASEAN is made up of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Read more from Business Recorder

Hong Kong Port Strike Continues – Union of Hong Kong (UHKD) Dock Workers at the Port of Hong Kong have entered their 28th day of strike over pay and poor working conditions. Workers have been picketing Hong Kong International Terminals (HKIT) in an effort to bring them to the negotiation table.

Read more from The Maritime Executive

U.S. Announces Cross-Border Pre-Inspection Pilot Project – The United States federal government has launched a pilot project intended to reduce congestion and wait-times at the U.S.-Canada border. United States officers will staff a Canadian side cargo “pre-inspection” booth for trucks crossing via the Pacific Highway near Blaine, Washington.

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Port Profile: Port of Xiamen

04.24.2013 By

Map of XiamenThe Port of Xiamen, a natural deep water port, was made a Special Economic Zone in 1980. Ranked the 8th largest container port in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the 19th biggest in the world, the port is capable of serving mega-sized container vessels and was the first mainland port to start direct shipments of cargo to the mainland and Taiwan.

Facilities:

  • Total Area: 73 hectares
  • Total Berth Length: 1,083 m
  • Water Depth Alongside: 13.3-17.5 m
  • Container Quay Cranes: 11
  • General Cargo Quay Cranes: 2
  • Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes: 31

Throughput (million TEUs):

  • 2010: 5.82
  • 2011: 6.47
  • 2012: 7.2

Climate and Geography:

The Port of Xiamen is known as the “Garden of the Sea” due to the natural harbor’s warm humid subtropical climate. The port is located in the mouth of the Jiulongjiang River on the southeast coastline of China’s Fujian Province.

 

Sources:

http://www.worldportsource.com/ports/review/CHN_Port_of_Xiamen_2510.php

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Xiamen

http://www.hdp.com.hk/eng/xiamen.html

http://www.chinavista.com/xiamen/invest/port.html

http://www.whatsonxiamen.com/news30184.html

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