Port Metro Vancouver began a public consultation regarding the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project. Starting in November and until January 6, 2012 the port authority will be providing opportunities for input from communities, stakeholders and the public through a number of multi-stakeholder meetings, open houses and an online feedback form.
The Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project is a series of improvements to the existing Deltaport Terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta. As an upgrade to existing infrastructure, Port Metro Vancouver has identified the project as the most efficient and cost-effective way to increase container capacity at Deltaport – by 600,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit containers) to 2.4 million TEUs.
The project is seen as having low potential for environmental effects as it would be achieved mostly within the existing terminal, road and rail footprint, with no marine works.
Container traffic through the Gateway is expected to double over the next 10 to 15 years and nearly triple by 2030. Preliminary container traffic projections demonstrate that existing container capacity on BC's West Coast will become constrained as early as 2015, requiring additional capacity.
The project includes the construction of an overpass on the existing Roberts Bank causeway to separate road and rail traffic, the reconfiguration of intermodal yard rail track and the addition of container handling equipment at Deltaport, the addition of rail track within the existing railway corridor and a portion adjacent agricultural land, and road improvements facilitate the movement and control of container trucks.
The estimated total project construction duration from award of contract through to commissioning of major equipment is approximately 2.5 years.
Information on the consultation is available on Port Metro Vancouver's website.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Canada westbound transpacific lines announce general rate increases
Container shipping lines in the Canada Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (CWTSA) announced rate increases to be implemented in the new year.
For refrigerated cargoes, effective January 15, 2012, rates will be raised on all refrigerated commodities by US$240 per 20' container (TEU), US$300 per 40' container (FEU from all Canadian origin ports and IPI points to all destinations.
For dry cargoes, effective February 1, 2012, the member lines will raise rates on all dry commodities by US$160 per 20' container (TEU), US$200 per 40' container (FEU from all Canadian origin ports and IPI points to all destinations.
CWTSA is a discussion forum of 8 major container shipping lines serving the trade from ports and inland points in Canada to destinations throughout Asia.
The CWTSA Member Lines are:
American President Lines (APL)
COSCO
Evergreen
Hapag Lloyd
Hyundai Merchant Marine
K-Line
Nippon Yusen Kaishen (NYK Line)
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)
For refrigerated cargoes, effective January 15, 2012, rates will be raised on all refrigerated commodities by US$240 per 20' container (TEU), US$300 per 40' container (FEU from all Canadian origin ports and IPI points to all destinations.
For dry cargoes, effective February 1, 2012, the member lines will raise rates on all dry commodities by US$160 per 20' container (TEU), US$200 per 40' container (FEU from all Canadian origin ports and IPI points to all destinations.
CWTSA is a discussion forum of 8 major container shipping lines serving the trade from ports and inland points in Canada to destinations throughout Asia.
The CWTSA Member Lines are:
American President Lines (APL)
COSCO
Evergreen
Hapag Lloyd
Hyundai Merchant Marine
K-Line
Nippon Yusen Kaishen (NYK Line)
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Cargo crime tends to increase during holiday periods
Holiday weekends are notorious for high volumes of cargo theft activity, especially at terminals and drop yards where loaded trailers are parked for long periods of time. This amplifies the need for logistics professionals to ensure their security protocols are up to date and in line with industry best practices.
Last year, FreightWatch reported that cargo crime increases by 28% over holiday periods and that Thanksgiving weekend recorded the most cargo theft activity of all holiday periods in the United States (Click Here to see report).
FreightWatch reminds shippers, manufacturers and transportation companies that they must remain aware of the increased security risks during the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend. Long holidays provide provide criminals with excellent opportunities to target, steal and transport goods to their storage locations before the product is even discovered missing.
Additionally, holidays can cause long delays for drivers attempting to deliver loads. These delays will increase the risk to drivers and loads in-transit by leaving them vulnerable for longer periods of time.
FreightWatch recommends that drivers remain vigilant.
Last year, FreightWatch reported that cargo crime increases by 28% over holiday periods and that Thanksgiving weekend recorded the most cargo theft activity of all holiday periods in the United States (Click Here to see report).
FreightWatch reminds shippers, manufacturers and transportation companies that they must remain aware of the increased security risks during the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend. Long holidays provide provide criminals with excellent opportunities to target, steal and transport goods to their storage locations before the product is even discovered missing.
Additionally, holidays can cause long delays for drivers attempting to deliver loads. These delays will increase the risk to drivers and loads in-transit by leaving them vulnerable for longer periods of time.
FreightWatch recommends that drivers remain vigilant.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Many small businesses find exporting too complicated
According to a report by the Canadian Federation Of Independent Business (CFIB) the number one obstacle in cross-border trade for smaller companies in Canada and the United States relates to the complexity of the process and its related paperwork.
A CFIA report titled "Border Barriers: SMEs' experience with cross-border trade" finds that the common thread in the problems faced by small business is the varying requirements of government agencies.
The report's authors interviewed 12 small business owners: eight Canadian and four American.
The data shows the common thread in the problems faced by small business is the varying requirements of government agencies and complicated rules and regulations. "And, although the requirements of any one entity may not be unreasonable, it is the combined effects that impede SME participation in cross-border trade," said CFIB vice president, national affairs, Corinne Pohlmann.
"Simple measures, such as providing information in plain language, making information sources readily accessible and easy to find, providing contact information (email/telephone) to respond to questions and creating a one-stop web portal with trade and border information specific to SMEs, will help address some of these issues," said Pohlmann.
A CFIA report titled "Border Barriers: SMEs' experience with cross-border trade" finds that the common thread in the problems faced by small business is the varying requirements of government agencies.
The report's authors interviewed 12 small business owners: eight Canadian and four American.
The data shows the common thread in the problems faced by small business is the varying requirements of government agencies and complicated rules and regulations. "And, although the requirements of any one entity may not be unreasonable, it is the combined effects that impede SME participation in cross-border trade," said CFIB vice president, national affairs, Corinne Pohlmann.
"Simple measures, such as providing information in plain language, making information sources readily accessible and easy to find, providing contact information (email/telephone) to respond to questions and creating a one-stop web portal with trade and border information specific to SMEs, will help address some of these issues," said Pohlmann.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Trade facilitation should be part of multilateral trade negotiations says business group
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted mandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from international shipping at a meeting las week at IMO Headquarters in London. The measures are the first ever mandatory global greenhouse gas reduction regime for an international industry sector.
The newly adopted Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) sets technical standards for improving the energy efficiency of certain categories of new ships which will, in turn, lead to less CO2 emissions, an approximate reduction of 25-30% by 2030.
The EEDI will become mandatory in 2015, and will require a minimum energy efficiency level for different ship types and sizes. The EEDI will be applied to the largest segments of the world merchant fleet, and is expected to cover as much as 70% of emissions from new ships.
A ships' CO2 emissions are directly proportional to its fuel consumption, with, on average, 3.1 tonnes of CO2 being released from each tonne of fuel burnt. The EEDI will require, in the first phase (2015-2019) an efficiency improvement of 10% and will be tightened every five years, to keep pace with technological development and reduction measures. Through its decision today, the IMO has set reduction rates until the period 2025 to 2030 when a 30% reduction in energy consumption is mandated for most ship types calculated from a baseline representing the average efficiency for ships built between 1999 and 2009.
The newly adopted Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) sets technical standards for improving the energy efficiency of certain categories of new ships which will, in turn, lead to less CO2 emissions, an approximate reduction of 25-30% by 2030.
The EEDI will become mandatory in 2015, and will require a minimum energy efficiency level for different ship types and sizes. The EEDI will be applied to the largest segments of the world merchant fleet, and is expected to cover as much as 70% of emissions from new ships.
A ships' CO2 emissions are directly proportional to its fuel consumption, with, on average, 3.1 tonnes of CO2 being released from each tonne of fuel burnt. The EEDI will require, in the first phase (2015-2019) an efficiency improvement of 10% and will be tightened every five years, to keep pace with technological development and reduction measures. Through its decision today, the IMO has set reduction rates until the period 2025 to 2030 when a 30% reduction in energy consumption is mandated for most ship types calculated from a baseline representing the average efficiency for ships built between 1999 and 2009.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
IMO adopts mandatory energy efficiency measures for international ocean shipping
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted mandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from international shipping at a meeting las week at IMO Headquarters in London. The measures are the first ever mandatory global greenhouse gas reduction regime for an international industry sector.
The newly adopted Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) sets technical standards for improving the energy efficiency of certain categories of new ships which will, in turn, lead to less CO2 emissions, an approximate reduction of 25-30% by 2030.
The EEDI will become mandatory in 2015, and will require a minimum energy efficiency level for different ship types and sizes. The EEDI will be applied to the largest segments of the world merchant fleet, and is expected to cover as much as 70% of emissions from new ships.
A ships' CO2 emissions are directly proportional to its fuel consumption, with, on average, 3.1 tonnes of CO2 being released from each tonne of fuel burnt. The EEDI will require, in the first phase (2015-2019) an efficiency improvement of 10% and will be tightened every five years, to keep pace with technological development and reduction measures. Through its decision today, the IMO has set reduction rates until the period 2025 to 2030 when a 30% reduction in energy consumption is mandated for most ship types calculated from a baseline representing the average efficiency for ships built between 1999 and 2009.
The newly adopted Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) sets technical standards for improving the energy efficiency of certain categories of new ships which will, in turn, lead to less CO2 emissions, an approximate reduction of 25-30% by 2030.
The EEDI will become mandatory in 2015, and will require a minimum energy efficiency level for different ship types and sizes. The EEDI will be applied to the largest segments of the world merchant fleet, and is expected to cover as much as 70% of emissions from new ships.
A ships' CO2 emissions are directly proportional to its fuel consumption, with, on average, 3.1 tonnes of CO2 being released from each tonne of fuel burnt. The EEDI will require, in the first phase (2015-2019) an efficiency improvement of 10% and will be tightened every five years, to keep pace with technological development and reduction measures. Through its decision today, the IMO has set reduction rates until the period 2025 to 2030 when a 30% reduction in energy consumption is mandated for most ship types calculated from a baseline representing the average efficiency for ships built between 1999 and 2009.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Container shipping lines have put almost all ships back in service
According to Alphaliner the idle container ship fleet has reached its lowest levels since August 2008 and it now approaches regular pre-crisis levels.
At the beginning of this month, the Paris-based data gathering company recorded only 63 ships - for 80,000 TEU - as idle. This figure is expected to reduce by a further 20,000 TEU in the coming weeks.
Is is reported that the number of ships of above 1,000 TEU in long-term lay up has shrunk to less than 15 units, including a handful of mothballed US-flagged ships.
High demand for container ships in the first half of this year reduced the idle fleet but the outlook remains uncertain: Low utilisation levels on a number of key routes and insufficient freight rates could force carriers to scale back deployed capacity later in the year.
Alphaliner says there have been moves by a few carriers to cut down capacity in the last two months but the vast majority of carriers continued to bring new capacity into the market. Out of 32 main carriers surveyed by Alphaliner, 27 carriers added capacity over the last twelve months while only five carriers reduced their operated capacity.
At the beginning of this month, the Paris-based data gathering company recorded only 63 ships - for 80,000 TEU - as idle. This figure is expected to reduce by a further 20,000 TEU in the coming weeks.
Is is reported that the number of ships of above 1,000 TEU in long-term lay up has shrunk to less than 15 units, including a handful of mothballed US-flagged ships.
High demand for container ships in the first half of this year reduced the idle fleet but the outlook remains uncertain: Low utilisation levels on a number of key routes and insufficient freight rates could force carriers to scale back deployed capacity later in the year.
Alphaliner says there have been moves by a few carriers to cut down capacity in the last two months but the vast majority of carriers continued to bring new capacity into the market. Out of 32 main carriers surveyed by Alphaliner, 27 carriers added capacity over the last twelve months while only five carriers reduced their operated capacity.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will raise peak hours fees
Marine Terminal Operators at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach announced that they will raise the current Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) to $60 per TEU in order to sustain continued operation of PierPass OffPeak gates. The TMF adjustment is effective July 4, 2011.
The Operators claim that hourly labor costs have increased 31 percent since the last price setting in 2006. The terminals have operated the OffPeak gates at a loss since the program's start in 2005. The shortfall between TMF revenues and OffPeak gate costs was $52.3 million in 2010.
"It is clear that absent some action, TMF revenue will continue to fall short of OffPeak gate costs and endanger the program," said Bruce Wargo, president of PierPass, the non-profit formed by the West Coast MTO Agreement in 2005 that runs the OffPeak program. "With 55 percent of non-exempt cargo movements taking place during OffPeak hours, the program has become an important element of port operations."
A number of options were evaluated by marine terminal operators to cut the losses, including adjusting the rate, decreasing the services offered, or instituting a fee on OffPeak cargo. Adjusting the rate was determined by the marine terminal operators to be the most effective and least disruptive way to reduce the losses.
Beginning in mid-2012, the TMF will be adjusted annually based on changes in Pacific Maritime Association maritime labor costs.
OffPeak provides an incentive for cargo owners to move cargo at night and on weekends, in order to reduce truck traffic and pollution during peak daytime traffic hours and to alleviate port congestion.
The Operators claim that hourly labor costs have increased 31 percent since the last price setting in 2006. The terminals have operated the OffPeak gates at a loss since the program's start in 2005. The shortfall between TMF revenues and OffPeak gate costs was $52.3 million in 2010.
"It is clear that absent some action, TMF revenue will continue to fall short of OffPeak gate costs and endanger the program," said Bruce Wargo, president of PierPass, the non-profit formed by the West Coast MTO Agreement in 2005 that runs the OffPeak program. "With 55 percent of non-exempt cargo movements taking place during OffPeak hours, the program has become an important element of port operations."
A number of options were evaluated by marine terminal operators to cut the losses, including adjusting the rate, decreasing the services offered, or instituting a fee on OffPeak cargo. Adjusting the rate was determined by the marine terminal operators to be the most effective and least disruptive way to reduce the losses.
Beginning in mid-2012, the TMF will be adjusted annually based on changes in Pacific Maritime Association maritime labor costs.
OffPeak provides an incentive for cargo owners to move cargo at night and on weekends, in order to reduce truck traffic and pollution during peak daytime traffic hours and to alleviate port congestion.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Port of Antwerp gives port fee discount to environment-friendly ships
The Antwerp Port Authority announced that it will reward "clean ships" calling at the port. Beginning July 1st the most environment-friendly ships will be granted a discount of 10% on the tonnage dues. Tonnage dues are the fee that a shipping company has to pay the Port Authority for each ship that enters the port, calculated on the basis of the gross tonnage.
The discount stems from an initiative by the International Association of Ports and Harbours, in which the port authorities of Le Havre, Bremen, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Antwerp introduced the Environmental Ship Index (ESI).
Shipping companies can register their ships for this index at www.environmentalshipindex.org. On the basis of the data entered, such as fuel consumption and emissions, each ship is given a score on a scale from 0 to 100 (from highly polluting to emission-free). So far more than 250 ships have been given a score. The ports themselves decide what advantages to offer participating ships.
In the case of Antwerp, seagoing ships with a score of 31 or more will be granted a discount of 10% on the tonnage dues. The Port Authority will guarantee this discount for a period of at least three years, so offering continuity for shipping companies that invest in improving the ESI score of their ships.
The introduction of the ESI forms part of the Port Authority's policy of sustainable development of the port. This new international standard is a useful tool for port authorities to promote investments in more environment-friendly ships. Antwerp Port Authority uses low-sulphur fuel for its own fleet. In addition, ships and barges are able to use onshore power supplies at various locations in the port, so they do not have to run their engines while at berth.
The discount stems from an initiative by the International Association of Ports and Harbours, in which the port authorities of Le Havre, Bremen, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Antwerp introduced the Environmental Ship Index (ESI).
Shipping companies can register their ships for this index at www.environmentalshipindex.org. On the basis of the data entered, such as fuel consumption and emissions, each ship is given a score on a scale from 0 to 100 (from highly polluting to emission-free). So far more than 250 ships have been given a score. The ports themselves decide what advantages to offer participating ships.
In the case of Antwerp, seagoing ships with a score of 31 or more will be granted a discount of 10% on the tonnage dues. The Port Authority will guarantee this discount for a period of at least three years, so offering continuity for shipping companies that invest in improving the ESI score of their ships.
The introduction of the ESI forms part of the Port Authority's policy of sustainable development of the port. This new international standard is a useful tool for port authorities to promote investments in more environment-friendly ships. Antwerp Port Authority uses low-sulphur fuel for its own fleet. In addition, ships and barges are able to use onshore power supplies at various locations in the port, so they do not have to run their engines while at berth.
Friday, June 10, 2011
ROE Logistics Weekly Bulletin
European Parliament welcomes progress in EU-Canada free trade negotiations
10 June, 2011
The European Parliament adopted, by a large majority, a resolution welcoming progress in the negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), between the European Union (EU) and Canada.
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) nonetheless voiced concerns about seal products, tar sands, asbestos, intellectual property rights and public procurement.
The CETA would be the most comprehensive trade agreement that either side has ever negotiated, and includes chapters not only on trade, but also on investment and intellectual property rights. MEPs from most political groups welcomed progress in negotiating the agreement with such an important trading partner for the EU.
Parliament nonetheless raised some potential concerns. One was the environmental impact of extracting oil from tar sands, due to its high CO2 emissions and its local impact on biodiversity. Another was serious harm to the health of workers mining asbestos, the processing and use of which is already banned in the EU. Thirdly, MEPs hoped that the conflict concerning the EU's ban on seal product imports could be solved amicably, and that Canada's request for a WTO dispute settlement panel on the EU ban would not impede the CETA negotiations. They specifically called on the Commission to remain firm on the EU ban, and voiced their strong hope that Canada would withdraw its WTO challenge before the European Parliament has to vote on ratifying the CETA.
Canada's federal structure also poses some difficulties for MEPs. The resolution notes that whilst the federal government is conducting the negotiations, Canada's provinces and territories will be responsible for implementing any agreement, for instance on opening up public procurement processes. It therefore encourages the provinces and territories to "synchronise policies and procedures" and considers that "a successful negotiation should include explicit commitments from provincial and territorial governments."
On intellectual property rights (IPR), MEPs argue that strict protection must be extended to trademarks, patents and geographical indications, but add that this should not hamper the production of generic medicines.
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Canadian trade deficit close to one billion dollars in April
10 June, 2011
Statistics Canada reports that the country's exports decreased 1.9% in April, following a 4.8% gain in March. Imports also declined, falling 0.6%. As a result, Canada's trade deficit widened from $417 million in March to $924 million in April.
Exports decreased to $36.3 billion in April, led by a slow down in the machinery and equipment sector, industrial goods and materials, and the automotive sector. Imports fell to $37.2 billion, as automotive products registered the largest decline. The automotive sector, which had reported strong gains in March, has been adversely affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March.
Exports to the United States increased for the second month in a row, edging up 0.3% to $26.9 billion. Imports increased 1.7% to $23.1 billion in April, reaching their highest level since November 2008. Consequently, Canada's trade surplus with the United States narrowed from $4.2 billion in March to $3.9 billion in April.
Exports to countries other than the United States fell 7.9% in April to $9.3 billion, as exports to all principal trading areas declined. Imports decreased 4.1% to $14.1 billion. As a result, Canada's trade deficit with countries other than the United States widened from $4.6 billion in March to $4.8 billion in April.
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WTO concludes U.S. meat labelling rules are an illegal barrier to trade
10 June, 2011
According to media reports the World Trade Organization (WTO) has tentatively determined that the United States' country of origin labeling rules (COOL) for meat violate global trade rules.
A confidential preliminary ruling was distributed to the parties by the dispute settlement panel established to hear Canada's challenge to the U.S. legislation imposing mandatory country-of-origin labelling for beef, pork, lamb, chicken and goat meat, and certain perishable commodities sold at retail outlets in the U.S.
According to the rule, in order for meat to be labelled as a product of the U.S., all production activities (birth, rearing and slaughtering) have to occur in the U.S. For meat derived from animals of different national origins, the label must indicate the country or countries involved at each step, from the animal's birth to the final retail wrapping of meat cuts.
The WTO will issue a formal ruling in September. The preliminary ruling concluded U.S. COOL requirements violate provisions of the organization's agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade.
In contesting the U.S. rules Canada claimed that, in the context of the integrated North American beef and pork supply chains, U.S. COOL has resulted in additional and unnecessary costs being imposed on Canadian cattle and hog exports. Under the rules U.S. processors, for instance, have to segregate Canadian animals and the meat from these animals at their facilities, which generates additional costs. Because of these additional costs, some processors no longer buy Canadian animals, buy them only on certain days, or buy them at a discounted price.
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Budget 2011 announces an overhaul of the Customs Tariff
9 June, 2011
The Canadian Government announced in this week's Budget 2011 that it is initiating a process to simplify the Customs Tariff in order to facilitate trade.
This process will identify changes to the Customs Tariff that will be subsequently implemented by a variety of legislative amendments and regulatory modifications.
Part of the project will consist in revoking obsolete provisions that have either expired or become redundant due to recent tariff and trade initiatives.
The number of tariff items contained in the Schedule to the Customs Tariff will be reduced by eliminating many end-use provisions which impose an additional administrative burden on importers.
Finally, the List of Countries and Applicable Tariff Treatments in the Schedule to the Customs Tariff will be restructured to make the tariff treatments applicable to imports from each country more transparent.
The Budget documents state that all changes will be revenue-neutral and where necessary, stakeholder views will be sought on certain proposed changes.
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EU countries will charge heavy trucks for costs of air and noise pollution
9 June, 2011
Following a vote in the European Parliament this week the European Union's Member States will now be able to charge heavy trucks, not only for the costs of infrastructure which is currently the case, but also to levy an additional charge to cover the costs of air and noise pollution.
The new rules which revise the current "Eurovignette Directive" will also give Member States better tools to manage problems of congestion, with a new flexibility to vary the charge for heavy truck (by up to 175%) at different times of the day.
Importantly the new rules provide strong incentives to Member States for "earmarking" revenues i.e. to set aside new charging revenues for investment in sustainable transport infrastructure (TEN-T) projects.
The Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Transport, Siim Kallas, said: "These new EU rules will send the right price signals to operators so they will invest more in efficient logistics, less polluting vehicles and more sustainable transport at large. They also give Member States new tools to fight congestion with possibilities to vary charges at different times of the day to get heavy lorries off the roads at peak periods. This is a very important step in the right direction- towards creating a fair financial environment where prices across different transport modes reflect the real costs to society and the taxpayer."
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International Maritime Bureau issues piracy warning for South China Sea
9 June, 2011
The International Maritime Bureau issued a warning to vessels sailing through the South China Sea bordering Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.
The hijacking of three tugboats and a barge in recent weeks prompted the alert. These were the first hijackings in the region in 2011, and mark a departure from the usual modus operandi of pirates in this region who are usually opportunistic and rob vessels before fleeing with the proceeds.
The Bureau's Manager Noel Choong commented: "As most bigger ships in this area have transmitters on board to help authorities locate them, we believe that pirates in this area are hijacking tugboats which are small and are not required to have transmitters".
The most recent incident occurred on 1 June 2011 when the Bureau received a distress signal from an Indonesian tugboat of Batam Island. Authorities were subsequently able to locate the vessel and detain the pirates.
A few days prior, pirates successfully hijacked a tug and barge travelling between Borneo Island and Port Klang. A fishing vessel rescued the crewmembers who were left adrift. Another tug was hijacked, between Singapore and Cambodia, on 24 March 2011. The crew were again abandoned on a raft in the South China Sea. The tug and barge are still missing.
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Port of Halifax to get new Super Post-Panamax cranes
8 June, 2011
The owner of the Port of Halifax's Halterm Container Terminal, Macquarie Infrastructure Partners, will invest in two additional Super post-panamax cranes (SPPX).
"The investment in new cranes is indicative of Halterm's confidence in the long-term strength of the Halifax market," said Ashley Dinning, CEO of Halterm Container Terminal Limited.
In 2012, the Port of Halifax will feature four SPPX container berths equipped with seven SPPX cranes following the addition of these new cranes.
The Port of Halifax features the deepest container berths on the Eastern Seaboard and can handle vessels of any size. Existing capacity at the Port can accommodate a tripling of container volumes. A $35 million terminal project currently underway includes the extension and deepening of the pier which provides operational flexibility to accommodate two of the world's largest vessels simultaneously.
"Macquarie Infrastructure Partners' investment in new cranes further positions the Port of Halifax as a highly competitive East Coast North American trade gateway," said Karen Oldfield, President and CEO of Halifax Port Authority. "This additional investment signifies a solid private sector commitment to the long-term growth of the Port of Halifax."
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Airline industry's profitability forecast keeps dropping
8 June, 2011
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a further drop in its 2011 airline industry profit forecast to $4 billion. This is a reduction of more than half the $8.6 billion profit forecast in March and a 78% drop compared with the $18 billion net profit recorded in 2010. On expected total revenues of $598 billion, a $4 billion profit equates to a 0.7% margin.
"Natural disasters in Japan, unrest in the Middle East and North Africa, plus the sharp rise in oil prices have slashed industry profit expectations to $4 billion this year. That we are making any money at all in a year with this combination of unprecedented shocks is a result of a very fragile balance. The efficiency gains of the last decade and the strengthening global economic environment are balancing the high price of fuel. But with a dismal 0.7% margin, there is little buffer left against further shocks," said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA's Director General and CEO.
Fuel costs are the main cause profit reduction. The average oil price for 2011 is now expected to be $110 per barrel (Brent), a 15% increase over the previous forecast of $96 per barrel. For each dollar increase in the average annual oil price, airlines face an additional $1.6 billion in costs.
Growth rates for both cargo and passenger markets have been revised downward because of higher fuel costs. Passenger demand is now expected to grow 4.4% over the year, a full 1.2 percentage points below the 5.6% previously forecast in March. Similarly, cargo demand is expected to increase 5.5% and not 6.1% as predicted earlier.
Asia-Pacific carriers are expected to earn $2.1 billion - the most profitable of all regions. North American carriers will see the $4.1 billion profit of 2010 fall to $1.2 billion. European carriers will deliver a $500 million profit, down from $1.9 billion in 2010.
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Freight shipping volumes remained flat in May
7 June, 2011
Another drop in U.S. durable goods shipments and orders has flattened freight volumes, which posted a month-to- month 0.2 percent drop, according to an analysis prepared for the Cass Freight Index. Year-over-year growth rates are dropping swiftly as well, with May freight volumes only 9.6 percent higher than a year ago, compared to April which was 12.3 percent higher than a year ago.
The rail industry reported steady gains in the last half of the month, but weekly carloadings levels are well below what they were earlier this year.
Fuel prices rose for most of the month, but posted their sharpest decline in over a year during the last week of May.
Although many industry observers are still predicting a strengthening as we head to the second half of the year, the underlying pieces are not falling into place to support anything more than weak growth.
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Enhanced controls on imports of fresh produce from the European Union
7 June, 2011
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), in collaboration with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), announced that they will be implementing enhanced controls on cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes from the European Union due to current E. coli outbreak in Europe.
The agencies report that there is no indication at this point that any contaminated product has been shipped to Canada. Volumes are very low as the amount of fresh product imported from European countries account for less than one per cent of fresh product entering Canada.
However, as a safety precaution, incoming shipments from the European Union will be identified and the CFIA will intensify sampling and testing of these products for the presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, the E. coli strain linked to the outbreak in Europe.
The CFIA will continue to work closely with the European Union, as well as other trading partners and international organizations. As German government officials are still investigating the cause of the E. coli outbreak in Europe, these measures will be adjusted, as warranted, to ensure the Canadian food supply remains protected.
The CFIA's enhanced surveillance controls will add an additional safeguard to Canada's existing import controls. CFIA maintains rigorous controls and tracking systems for imported food.
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Volumes of rail freight held steady at the end of May
6 June, 2011
The Association of American Railroads reports steady results in weekly intermodal volume for the week ending May 28 totaled 234,668 trailers and containers, up 4.2 percent compared with the same week in 2010. U.S. originating carloads came in at 288,049 for the week, up 0.7 percent.
The commodity groups posting significant carload increases included: metallic ores, up 48.9 percent; grain, up 18.5 percent, and lumber and wood products, up 13.7 percent. Groups posting a notable decrease included: primary forest products, down 23.1 percent; farm products excluding grain, down 19.7 percent, and nonmetallic minerals, down 15.4 percent.
For the first 21 weeks of 2011, U.S. railroads reported cumulative volume of 6,110,554 carloads, up 3.2 percent from last year, and 4,703,701 trailers and containers, up 8.5 percent from the same point in 2010.
Canadian railroads reported 75,412 carloads for the week, up 6.5 percent from last year, and 46,472 trailers and containers, down 0.1 percent from 2010. For the first 21 weeks of 2011, Canadian railroads reported cumulative volume of 1,546,726 carloads, up 1.5 percent from the same point last year, and 973,296 trailers and containers, up 3.3 percent from last year.
Mexican railroads reported 13,665 carloads for the week, down 10.7 percent compared with the same week last year, and 8,944 trailers and containers, up 29.4 percent. Cumulative volume on Mexican railroads for the first 21 weeks of 2011 was 301,250 carloads, up 5.7 percent compared with the same point last year, and 153,887 trailers and containers, up 13.1 percent.
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Hong Kong airport plans to build a third runway
6 June, 2011
In announcing a 20-year development blueprint for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) the Airport Authority said the most interesting avenue will be to build a new runway to increase capacity. It would enable HKIA to meet the city's air traffic demand up to and possibly beyond 2030 while further strengthening its position as a leading regional and international aviation hub.
Another option would be to maintain the existing two-runway system, which would help meet Hong Kong's aviation demand in the medium term only.
Local stakeholders and the public are invited to submit their views and comments during a three-month public consultation exercise which started on June 3, 2011. A series of roving exhibitions, public forums and stakeholder briefings will form a key part of the exercise, which will end on 2 September 2011.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its support for the construction of a third runway. "Aviation is a critical part of Hong Kong's economy. It connects 1,300 regional head offices to their markets and gives Hong Kong an important global presence as a major gateway to China. But the Hong Kong hub can only fulfill its important economic role if it has sufficient capacity to grow. For this, a third runway is needed," said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA's Director General and CEO.
The transport association noted that HKIA is rapidly approaching its effective capacity of 74 million passengers and 6 million tonnes of cargo. In 2010, HKIA served a record 50.9 million passengers and 4.1 million tonnes of cargo. IATA airlines serving HKIA forecast that by 2014, 62.2 million passengers and 5.3 million tonnes of cargo will travel to and from Hong Kong.
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10 June, 2011
The European Parliament adopted, by a large majority, a resolution welcoming progress in the negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), between the European Union (EU) and Canada.
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) nonetheless voiced concerns about seal products, tar sands, asbestos, intellectual property rights and public procurement.
The CETA would be the most comprehensive trade agreement that either side has ever negotiated, and includes chapters not only on trade, but also on investment and intellectual property rights. MEPs from most political groups welcomed progress in negotiating the agreement with such an important trading partner for the EU.
Parliament nonetheless raised some potential concerns. One was the environmental impact of extracting oil from tar sands, due to its high CO2 emissions and its local impact on biodiversity. Another was serious harm to the health of workers mining asbestos, the processing and use of which is already banned in the EU. Thirdly, MEPs hoped that the conflict concerning the EU's ban on seal product imports could be solved amicably, and that Canada's request for a WTO dispute settlement panel on the EU ban would not impede the CETA negotiations. They specifically called on the Commission to remain firm on the EU ban, and voiced their strong hope that Canada would withdraw its WTO challenge before the European Parliament has to vote on ratifying the CETA.
Canada's federal structure also poses some difficulties for MEPs. The resolution notes that whilst the federal government is conducting the negotiations, Canada's provinces and territories will be responsible for implementing any agreement, for instance on opening up public procurement processes. It therefore encourages the provinces and territories to "synchronise policies and procedures" and considers that "a successful negotiation should include explicit commitments from provincial and territorial governments."
On intellectual property rights (IPR), MEPs argue that strict protection must be extended to trademarks, patents and geographical indications, but add that this should not hamper the production of generic medicines.
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Canadian trade deficit close to one billion dollars in April
10 June, 2011
Statistics Canada reports that the country's exports decreased 1.9% in April, following a 4.8% gain in March. Imports also declined, falling 0.6%. As a result, Canada's trade deficit widened from $417 million in March to $924 million in April.
Exports decreased to $36.3 billion in April, led by a slow down in the machinery and equipment sector, industrial goods and materials, and the automotive sector. Imports fell to $37.2 billion, as automotive products registered the largest decline. The automotive sector, which had reported strong gains in March, has been adversely affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March.
Exports to the United States increased for the second month in a row, edging up 0.3% to $26.9 billion. Imports increased 1.7% to $23.1 billion in April, reaching their highest level since November 2008. Consequently, Canada's trade surplus with the United States narrowed from $4.2 billion in March to $3.9 billion in April.
Exports to countries other than the United States fell 7.9% in April to $9.3 billion, as exports to all principal trading areas declined. Imports decreased 4.1% to $14.1 billion. As a result, Canada's trade deficit with countries other than the United States widened from $4.6 billion in March to $4.8 billion in April.
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WTO concludes U.S. meat labelling rules are an illegal barrier to trade
10 June, 2011
According to media reports the World Trade Organization (WTO) has tentatively determined that the United States' country of origin labeling rules (COOL) for meat violate global trade rules.
A confidential preliminary ruling was distributed to the parties by the dispute settlement panel established to hear Canada's challenge to the U.S. legislation imposing mandatory country-of-origin labelling for beef, pork, lamb, chicken and goat meat, and certain perishable commodities sold at retail outlets in the U.S.
According to the rule, in order for meat to be labelled as a product of the U.S., all production activities (birth, rearing and slaughtering) have to occur in the U.S. For meat derived from animals of different national origins, the label must indicate the country or countries involved at each step, from the animal's birth to the final retail wrapping of meat cuts.
The WTO will issue a formal ruling in September. The preliminary ruling concluded U.S. COOL requirements violate provisions of the organization's agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade.
In contesting the U.S. rules Canada claimed that, in the context of the integrated North American beef and pork supply chains, U.S. COOL has resulted in additional and unnecessary costs being imposed on Canadian cattle and hog exports. Under the rules U.S. processors, for instance, have to segregate Canadian animals and the meat from these animals at their facilities, which generates additional costs. Because of these additional costs, some processors no longer buy Canadian animals, buy them only on certain days, or buy them at a discounted price.
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Budget 2011 announces an overhaul of the Customs Tariff
9 June, 2011
The Canadian Government announced in this week's Budget 2011 that it is initiating a process to simplify the Customs Tariff in order to facilitate trade.
This process will identify changes to the Customs Tariff that will be subsequently implemented by a variety of legislative amendments and regulatory modifications.
Part of the project will consist in revoking obsolete provisions that have either expired or become redundant due to recent tariff and trade initiatives.
The number of tariff items contained in the Schedule to the Customs Tariff will be reduced by eliminating many end-use provisions which impose an additional administrative burden on importers.
Finally, the List of Countries and Applicable Tariff Treatments in the Schedule to the Customs Tariff will be restructured to make the tariff treatments applicable to imports from each country more transparent.
The Budget documents state that all changes will be revenue-neutral and where necessary, stakeholder views will be sought on certain proposed changes.
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EU countries will charge heavy trucks for costs of air and noise pollution
9 June, 2011
Following a vote in the European Parliament this week the European Union's Member States will now be able to charge heavy trucks, not only for the costs of infrastructure which is currently the case, but also to levy an additional charge to cover the costs of air and noise pollution.
The new rules which revise the current "Eurovignette Directive" will also give Member States better tools to manage problems of congestion, with a new flexibility to vary the charge for heavy truck (by up to 175%) at different times of the day.
Importantly the new rules provide strong incentives to Member States for "earmarking" revenues i.e. to set aside new charging revenues for investment in sustainable transport infrastructure (TEN-T) projects.
The Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Transport, Siim Kallas, said: "These new EU rules will send the right price signals to operators so they will invest more in efficient logistics, less polluting vehicles and more sustainable transport at large. They also give Member States new tools to fight congestion with possibilities to vary charges at different times of the day to get heavy lorries off the roads at peak periods. This is a very important step in the right direction- towards creating a fair financial environment where prices across different transport modes reflect the real costs to society and the taxpayer."
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International Maritime Bureau issues piracy warning for South China Sea
9 June, 2011
The International Maritime Bureau issued a warning to vessels sailing through the South China Sea bordering Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.
The hijacking of three tugboats and a barge in recent weeks prompted the alert. These were the first hijackings in the region in 2011, and mark a departure from the usual modus operandi of pirates in this region who are usually opportunistic and rob vessels before fleeing with the proceeds.
The Bureau's Manager Noel Choong commented: "As most bigger ships in this area have transmitters on board to help authorities locate them, we believe that pirates in this area are hijacking tugboats which are small and are not required to have transmitters".
The most recent incident occurred on 1 June 2011 when the Bureau received a distress signal from an Indonesian tugboat of Batam Island. Authorities were subsequently able to locate the vessel and detain the pirates.
A few days prior, pirates successfully hijacked a tug and barge travelling between Borneo Island and Port Klang. A fishing vessel rescued the crewmembers who were left adrift. Another tug was hijacked, between Singapore and Cambodia, on 24 March 2011. The crew were again abandoned on a raft in the South China Sea. The tug and barge are still missing.
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Port of Halifax to get new Super Post-Panamax cranes
8 June, 2011
The owner of the Port of Halifax's Halterm Container Terminal, Macquarie Infrastructure Partners, will invest in two additional Super post-panamax cranes (SPPX).
"The investment in new cranes is indicative of Halterm's confidence in the long-term strength of the Halifax market," said Ashley Dinning, CEO of Halterm Container Terminal Limited.
In 2012, the Port of Halifax will feature four SPPX container berths equipped with seven SPPX cranes following the addition of these new cranes.
The Port of Halifax features the deepest container berths on the Eastern Seaboard and can handle vessels of any size. Existing capacity at the Port can accommodate a tripling of container volumes. A $35 million terminal project currently underway includes the extension and deepening of the pier which provides operational flexibility to accommodate two of the world's largest vessels simultaneously.
"Macquarie Infrastructure Partners' investment in new cranes further positions the Port of Halifax as a highly competitive East Coast North American trade gateway," said Karen Oldfield, President and CEO of Halifax Port Authority. "This additional investment signifies a solid private sector commitment to the long-term growth of the Port of Halifax."
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Airline industry's profitability forecast keeps dropping
8 June, 2011
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a further drop in its 2011 airline industry profit forecast to $4 billion. This is a reduction of more than half the $8.6 billion profit forecast in March and a 78% drop compared with the $18 billion net profit recorded in 2010. On expected total revenues of $598 billion, a $4 billion profit equates to a 0.7% margin.
"Natural disasters in Japan, unrest in the Middle East and North Africa, plus the sharp rise in oil prices have slashed industry profit expectations to $4 billion this year. That we are making any money at all in a year with this combination of unprecedented shocks is a result of a very fragile balance. The efficiency gains of the last decade and the strengthening global economic environment are balancing the high price of fuel. But with a dismal 0.7% margin, there is little buffer left against further shocks," said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA's Director General and CEO.
Fuel costs are the main cause profit reduction. The average oil price for 2011 is now expected to be $110 per barrel (Brent), a 15% increase over the previous forecast of $96 per barrel. For each dollar increase in the average annual oil price, airlines face an additional $1.6 billion in costs.
Growth rates for both cargo and passenger markets have been revised downward because of higher fuel costs. Passenger demand is now expected to grow 4.4% over the year, a full 1.2 percentage points below the 5.6% previously forecast in March. Similarly, cargo demand is expected to increase 5.5% and not 6.1% as predicted earlier.
Asia-Pacific carriers are expected to earn $2.1 billion - the most profitable of all regions. North American carriers will see the $4.1 billion profit of 2010 fall to $1.2 billion. European carriers will deliver a $500 million profit, down from $1.9 billion in 2010.
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Freight shipping volumes remained flat in May
7 June, 2011
Another drop in U.S. durable goods shipments and orders has flattened freight volumes, which posted a month-to- month 0.2 percent drop, according to an analysis prepared for the Cass Freight Index. Year-over-year growth rates are dropping swiftly as well, with May freight volumes only 9.6 percent higher than a year ago, compared to April which was 12.3 percent higher than a year ago.
The rail industry reported steady gains in the last half of the month, but weekly carloadings levels are well below what they were earlier this year.
Fuel prices rose for most of the month, but posted their sharpest decline in over a year during the last week of May.
Although many industry observers are still predicting a strengthening as we head to the second half of the year, the underlying pieces are not falling into place to support anything more than weak growth.
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Enhanced controls on imports of fresh produce from the European Union
7 June, 2011
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), in collaboration with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), announced that they will be implementing enhanced controls on cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes from the European Union due to current E. coli outbreak in Europe.
The agencies report that there is no indication at this point that any contaminated product has been shipped to Canada. Volumes are very low as the amount of fresh product imported from European countries account for less than one per cent of fresh product entering Canada.
However, as a safety precaution, incoming shipments from the European Union will be identified and the CFIA will intensify sampling and testing of these products for the presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, the E. coli strain linked to the outbreak in Europe.
The CFIA will continue to work closely with the European Union, as well as other trading partners and international organizations. As German government officials are still investigating the cause of the E. coli outbreak in Europe, these measures will be adjusted, as warranted, to ensure the Canadian food supply remains protected.
The CFIA's enhanced surveillance controls will add an additional safeguard to Canada's existing import controls. CFIA maintains rigorous controls and tracking systems for imported food.
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Volumes of rail freight held steady at the end of May
6 June, 2011
The Association of American Railroads reports steady results in weekly intermodal volume for the week ending May 28 totaled 234,668 trailers and containers, up 4.2 percent compared with the same week in 2010. U.S. originating carloads came in at 288,049 for the week, up 0.7 percent.
The commodity groups posting significant carload increases included: metallic ores, up 48.9 percent; grain, up 18.5 percent, and lumber and wood products, up 13.7 percent. Groups posting a notable decrease included: primary forest products, down 23.1 percent; farm products excluding grain, down 19.7 percent, and nonmetallic minerals, down 15.4 percent.
For the first 21 weeks of 2011, U.S. railroads reported cumulative volume of 6,110,554 carloads, up 3.2 percent from last year, and 4,703,701 trailers and containers, up 8.5 percent from the same point in 2010.
Canadian railroads reported 75,412 carloads for the week, up 6.5 percent from last year, and 46,472 trailers and containers, down 0.1 percent from 2010. For the first 21 weeks of 2011, Canadian railroads reported cumulative volume of 1,546,726 carloads, up 1.5 percent from the same point last year, and 973,296 trailers and containers, up 3.3 percent from last year.
Mexican railroads reported 13,665 carloads for the week, down 10.7 percent compared with the same week last year, and 8,944 trailers and containers, up 29.4 percent. Cumulative volume on Mexican railroads for the first 21 weeks of 2011 was 301,250 carloads, up 5.7 percent compared with the same point last year, and 153,887 trailers and containers, up 13.1 percent.
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Hong Kong airport plans to build a third runway
6 June, 2011
In announcing a 20-year development blueprint for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) the Airport Authority said the most interesting avenue will be to build a new runway to increase capacity. It would enable HKIA to meet the city's air traffic demand up to and possibly beyond 2030 while further strengthening its position as a leading regional and international aviation hub.
Another option would be to maintain the existing two-runway system, which would help meet Hong Kong's aviation demand in the medium term only.
Local stakeholders and the public are invited to submit their views and comments during a three-month public consultation exercise which started on June 3, 2011. A series of roving exhibitions, public forums and stakeholder briefings will form a key part of the exercise, which will end on 2 September 2011.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its support for the construction of a third runway. "Aviation is a critical part of Hong Kong's economy. It connects 1,300 regional head offices to their markets and gives Hong Kong an important global presence as a major gateway to China. But the Hong Kong hub can only fulfill its important economic role if it has sufficient capacity to grow. For this, a third runway is needed," said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA's Director General and CEO.
The transport association noted that HKIA is rapidly approaching its effective capacity of 74 million passengers and 6 million tonnes of cargo. In 2010, HKIA served a record 50.9 million passengers and 4.1 million tonnes of cargo. IATA airlines serving HKIA forecast that by 2014, 62.2 million passengers and 5.3 million tonnes of cargo will travel to and from Hong Kong.
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Hong Kong airport plans to build a third runway
In announcing a 20-year development blueprint for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) the Airport Authority said the most interesting avenue will be to build a new runway to increase capacity. It would enable HKIA to meet the city's air traffic demand up to and possibly beyond 2030 while further strengthening its position as a leading regional and international aviation hub.
Another option would be to maintain the existing two-runway system, which would help meet Hong Kong's aviation demand in the medium term only.
Local stakeholders and the public are invited to submit their views and comments during a three-month public consultation exercise which started on June 3, 2011. A series of roving exhibitions, public forums and stakeholder briefings will form a key part of the exercise, which will end on 2 September 2011.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its support for the construction of a third runway. "Aviation is a critical part of Hong Kong's economy. It connects 1,300 regional head offices to their markets and gives Hong Kong an important global presence as a major gateway to China. But the Hong Kong hub can only fulfill its important economic role if it has sufficient capacity to grow. For this, a third runway is needed," said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA's Director General and CEO.
The transport association noted that HKIA is rapidly approaching its effective capacity of 74 million passengers and 6 million tonnes of cargo. In 2010, HKIA served a record 50.9 million passengers and 4.1 million tonnes of cargo. IATA airlines serving HKIA forecast that by 2014, 62.2 million passengers and 5.3 million tonnes of cargo will travel to and from Hong Kong
Another option would be to maintain the existing two-runway system, which would help meet Hong Kong's aviation demand in the medium term only.
Local stakeholders and the public are invited to submit their views and comments during a three-month public consultation exercise which started on June 3, 2011. A series of roving exhibitions, public forums and stakeholder briefings will form a key part of the exercise, which will end on 2 September 2011.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its support for the construction of a third runway. "Aviation is a critical part of Hong Kong's economy. It connects 1,300 regional head offices to their markets and gives Hong Kong an important global presence as a major gateway to China. But the Hong Kong hub can only fulfill its important economic role if it has sufficient capacity to grow. For this, a third runway is needed," said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA's Director General and CEO.
The transport association noted that HKIA is rapidly approaching its effective capacity of 74 million passengers and 6 million tonnes of cargo. In 2010, HKIA served a record 50.9 million passengers and 4.1 million tonnes of cargo. IATA airlines serving HKIA forecast that by 2014, 62.2 million passengers and 5.3 million tonnes of cargo will travel to and from Hong Kong
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Air cargo volumes of Asia Pacific airlines dropped in April
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reported a small decline in international air freight volumes in April, reflecting the lingering effect of the Japan earthquake.
Total Asia Pacific air cargo fell 2% compared to levels seen in the same month last year. Coupled with a 2.1% increase in available freight capacity the average international load factor for April declined 2.9 percentage points to 68.5%.
On a slightly brighter note, AAPA members carried a total of 15 million passengers in April, 1.6% more than in April 2010.
Commenting the monthly results AAPA Director General Andrew Herdman said: "Growth in passenger traffic for the month was underpinned by stronger demand on long haul international routes. On the other hand, air cargo demand was relatively soft in April."
Total Asia Pacific air cargo fell 2% compared to levels seen in the same month last year. Coupled with a 2.1% increase in available freight capacity the average international load factor for April declined 2.9 percentage points to 68.5%.
On a slightly brighter note, AAPA members carried a total of 15 million passengers in April, 1.6% more than in April 2010.
Commenting the monthly results AAPA Director General Andrew Herdman said: "Growth in passenger traffic for the month was underpinned by stronger demand on long haul international routes. On the other hand, air cargo demand was relatively soft in April."
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Industry renews call for immediate action to stop piracy off Somalia
On the occasion of the annual International Transport Forum held in Leipzig, Germany from May 25-27, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) renewed its call for immediate action on piracy, urging governments to take action against the increasing number of pirate attacks occurring off the Somali coast.
ICC said the past year has witnessed an escalation in both violence and the number of attacks on ships and their crew. According to the ICC International Maritime Bureau, there were 219 attacks in 2010 off Somalia, in which 49 vessels were hijacked and 1,016 crew members taken hostage.
Pirates continue to strike despite measures taken by the United Nations Security Council and the presence of naval units in the area of the Gulf of Aden, and more and more ship owners have had to resort to using private security firms to protect their seafarers and ships.
In 2010, the One Earth Foundation estimated the economic cost of piracy on the supply chain to be between US$7-12 billion.
"This is of great concern to any industry having to navigate through the Gulf of Aden to deliver goods by water," ICC said.
Prepared by the ICC Commission on Transport and Logistics, the call for action said: "As the World Business Organization, ICC urges governments to recognize that piracy, in addition to its effect on the safety of seafarers, has an important financial impact on global trade and shipping, and furthermore poses increased threat on the stability and security of energy supply lines not only for major industrial nations."
ICC called on governments to improve the rules of engagement given to the navies present in the area, and refocus the efforts of the UN and other international bodies to ensure that pirates are brought to justice and that required institutions in central Somalia are established to maintain economic and social standards.
Together with ship owners and trade associations around the world, over 20 CEOs from key shipping and trading companies have endorsed the ICC Call for Action on Piracy.
ICC said the past year has witnessed an escalation in both violence and the number of attacks on ships and their crew. According to the ICC International Maritime Bureau, there were 219 attacks in 2010 off Somalia, in which 49 vessels were hijacked and 1,016 crew members taken hostage.
Pirates continue to strike despite measures taken by the United Nations Security Council and the presence of naval units in the area of the Gulf of Aden, and more and more ship owners have had to resort to using private security firms to protect their seafarers and ships.
In 2010, the One Earth Foundation estimated the economic cost of piracy on the supply chain to be between US$7-12 billion.
"This is of great concern to any industry having to navigate through the Gulf of Aden to deliver goods by water," ICC said.
Prepared by the ICC Commission on Transport and Logistics, the call for action said: "As the World Business Organization, ICC urges governments to recognize that piracy, in addition to its effect on the safety of seafarers, has an important financial impact on global trade and shipping, and furthermore poses increased threat on the stability and security of energy supply lines not only for major industrial nations."
ICC called on governments to improve the rules of engagement given to the navies present in the area, and refocus the efforts of the UN and other international bodies to ensure that pirates are brought to justice and that required institutions in central Somalia are established to maintain economic and social standards.
Together with ship owners and trade associations around the world, over 20 CEOs from key shipping and trading companies have endorsed the ICC Call for Action on Piracy.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Analyst predicts over-capacity in the container shipping market
Lured by attractive ship building prices and the strength of last year's market recovery, containership owners have ordered 1.6 million twenty-foot equivalent units (Mteu) of new capacity since June 2010, outstripping the deliveries recorded in the previous period, which reached 1.4 Mteu, according to Alphaliner.
This rapid rise in ordering activity in the last twelve months has brought back concerns of over-capacity in the container shipping markets, with the level of deliveries in 2013 likely to hit a new record.
With all 2011 and most of 2012 delivery slots currently booked, attention no turns to 2013 slots.
Scheduled deliveries for 2013 have surged from 380,000 teu a year ago to 1,590,000 teu today and there is still some available shipyard capacity for 2013 deliveries.
If all current options, letters of intent and intended orders were exercised, 2013 vessel deliveries could exceed 2 Mteu. This would mark the highest-ever annual level of containership newbuilding.
Alphaliner cites Maersk's ten 'EEE'-class 18,000 teu ships, which are the largest units planned for delivery in 2013. Options for 20 additional vessels of the same size have yet to be exercised for 2014-15 delivery.
Furthermore, Evergreen has committed to 35 ships of 8,800 teu (including five chartered units ordered by Costamare), of which 22 are earmarked for delivery in 2013.
Other carriers and non-operating owners have joined or are planning to join the new capacity race.
This rapid rise in ordering activity in the last twelve months has brought back concerns of over-capacity in the container shipping markets, with the level of deliveries in 2013 likely to hit a new record.
With all 2011 and most of 2012 delivery slots currently booked, attention no turns to 2013 slots.
Scheduled deliveries for 2013 have surged from 380,000 teu a year ago to 1,590,000 teu today and there is still some available shipyard capacity for 2013 deliveries.
If all current options, letters of intent and intended orders were exercised, 2013 vessel deliveries could exceed 2 Mteu. This would mark the highest-ever annual level of containership newbuilding.
Alphaliner cites Maersk's ten 'EEE'-class 18,000 teu ships, which are the largest units planned for delivery in 2013. Options for 20 additional vessels of the same size have yet to be exercised for 2014-15 delivery.
Furthermore, Evergreen has committed to 35 ships of 8,800 teu (including five chartered units ordered by Costamare), of which 22 are earmarked for delivery in 2013.
Other carriers and non-operating owners have joined or are planning to join the new capacity race.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
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Thursday, May 12, 2011
Port of Vancouver honours shipping lines for eco-friendly vessels
May 12, 2011
Port Metro Vancouver announced the eleven recipients of its Blue Circle Award for 2010. Launched last year, this award recognizes the most eco-friendly vessels that call at the Port.
The Blue Circle Award acknowledges industry commitment to Port sustainability by recognizing the extraordinary environmental achievements of ships that participate in Port Metro Vancouver's EcoAction Program for Shipping. The program offers a financial incentive for cruise and shipping lines to reduce ship emissions.
Port Metro Vancouver's emissions reduction programs have attracted international acclaim, having been awarded the Globe 2010 ecoFreight Award for Sustainable Transportation and nominated for the International Sustainable Shipping Award. Shore power at Canada Place represents a key initiative that has contributed to the success of the Port's Air Action Program. Port Metro Vancouver anticipates a 40 per cent increase in shore power-enabled ships during the 2011 cruise season.
The Port Metro Vancouver Blue Circle Award recipients for 2010 are:
• APL (Canada)
• Grieg Star Shipping (Canada) Ltd.
• Hapag-Lloyd (Canada) Inc.
• Holland America Line
• "K" Line
• Maersk Line
• Princess Cruises
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises
• Seaboard International Shipping Co. Ltd.
• Silversea Cruises
• Westwood Shipping Lines
Under Port Metro Vancouver's EcoAction Program for Shipping, vessels that qualify will be eligible to receive the Blue Circle Award, a recognition reserved for only the highest emissions reduction achievements.
Port Metro Vancouver announced the eleven recipients of its Blue Circle Award for 2010. Launched last year, this award recognizes the most eco-friendly vessels that call at the Port.
The Blue Circle Award acknowledges industry commitment to Port sustainability by recognizing the extraordinary environmental achievements of ships that participate in Port Metro Vancouver's EcoAction Program for Shipping. The program offers a financial incentive for cruise and shipping lines to reduce ship emissions.
Port Metro Vancouver's emissions reduction programs have attracted international acclaim, having been awarded the Globe 2010 ecoFreight Award for Sustainable Transportation and nominated for the International Sustainable Shipping Award. Shore power at Canada Place represents a key initiative that has contributed to the success of the Port's Air Action Program. Port Metro Vancouver anticipates a 40 per cent increase in shore power-enabled ships during the 2011 cruise season.
The Port Metro Vancouver Blue Circle Award recipients for 2010 are:
• APL (Canada)
• Grieg Star Shipping (Canada) Ltd.
• Hapag-Lloyd (Canada) Inc.
• Holland America Line
• "K" Line
• Maersk Line
• Princess Cruises
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises
• Seaboard International Shipping Co. Ltd.
• Silversea Cruises
• Westwood Shipping Lines
Under Port Metro Vancouver's EcoAction Program for Shipping, vessels that qualify will be eligible to receive the Blue Circle Award, a recognition reserved for only the highest emissions reduction achievements.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Report shows that ocean freight rates are linked to overall capacity
May 9, 2011
A report from ComPair Data shows rates and available capacity are inextricably linked when it comes to container shipping. The quarterly report, the Rate-Capacity Nexus, shows how capacity and rates on key North American trades fluctuated throughout 2010, giving a complete picture of how these two crucial variables are influenced by one another.
The report shows that carriers enjoyed bumper rates on the main routes to North America in the first half of 2010 thanks to the strategy of pulling capacity and shelving ships in late 2009 and early 2010.
Rate-Capacity Nexus also demonstrates how quickly those rates receded in the fourth quarter when capacity wasn't pulled in late 2010.
ComPair Data examines the relationship between freight rates and capacity on trades to and from North America in a new quarterly report, Rate-Capacity Nexus. The report shows how allocated capacity - that is, the space ComPair Data estimates carriers allocate to specific trade lanes - moves quarterly in relation to freight rates.
The rate and capacity data illuminates how the liner industry deviated from the strategy that worked so well in late 2009 and early 2010 - that is, pulling capacity on key lanes during the slack season and using slow steaming to absorb capacity arriving in the form of new vessel deliveries.
While slow steaming has remained as a fixed component of carrier strategy, lines didn't withdraw services or idle excess vessels to a large enough extent to maintain rate stability.
A report from ComPair Data shows rates and available capacity are inextricably linked when it comes to container shipping. The quarterly report, the Rate-Capacity Nexus, shows how capacity and rates on key North American trades fluctuated throughout 2010, giving a complete picture of how these two crucial variables are influenced by one another.
The report shows that carriers enjoyed bumper rates on the main routes to North America in the first half of 2010 thanks to the strategy of pulling capacity and shelving ships in late 2009 and early 2010.
Rate-Capacity Nexus also demonstrates how quickly those rates receded in the fourth quarter when capacity wasn't pulled in late 2010.
ComPair Data examines the relationship between freight rates and capacity on trades to and from North America in a new quarterly report, Rate-Capacity Nexus. The report shows how allocated capacity - that is, the space ComPair Data estimates carriers allocate to specific trade lanes - moves quarterly in relation to freight rates.
The rate and capacity data illuminates how the liner industry deviated from the strategy that worked so well in late 2009 and early 2010 - that is, pulling capacity on key lanes during the slack season and using slow steaming to absorb capacity arriving in the form of new vessel deliveries.
While slow steaming has remained as a fixed component of carrier strategy, lines didn't withdraw services or idle excess vessels to a large enough extent to maintain rate stability.
Friday, May 6, 2011
West coast ports' union members ratify eight-year contract
May 5, 2011
A new collective agreement between the International Longshore Warehouse Union Canada and the BC Maritime Employers Association has received wide support by ILWU Canada members.
"Collective bargaining is alive and working well at Pacific Gateway ports," said ILWU Canada President Tom Dufresne.
Details of the agreement are being released today following the May 3rd ratification by the ILWU's membership.
The term of eight years provides unprecedented stability and reliability to everyone associated with the Pacific Gateway - ILWU members and employers alike.
"The interests of ILWU Canada members and the employer are aligned when it comes to having an agreement that delivers reliability and predictability in the workplace. This is a win-win agreement," Dufresne said.
The agreement includes a new program for maternity and paternity leave and an average wage increase of 3.5% every year of the agreement and a cost of living factor starting in year 6.
"The agreement will deliver the kind of financial stability our members need. The employer has also agreed to pension enhancements, a benefit of great importance to ILWU members," Dufresne said.
Ship and dock foremen in ILWU Local 514 are covered by a separate agreement which is still under negotiation.
A new collective agreement between the International Longshore Warehouse Union Canada and the BC Maritime Employers Association has received wide support by ILWU Canada members.
"Collective bargaining is alive and working well at Pacific Gateway ports," said ILWU Canada President Tom Dufresne.
Details of the agreement are being released today following the May 3rd ratification by the ILWU's membership.
The term of eight years provides unprecedented stability and reliability to everyone associated with the Pacific Gateway - ILWU members and employers alike.
"The interests of ILWU Canada members and the employer are aligned when it comes to having an agreement that delivers reliability and predictability in the workplace. This is a win-win agreement," Dufresne said.
The agreement includes a new program for maternity and paternity leave and an average wage increase of 3.5% every year of the agreement and a cost of living factor starting in year 6.
"The agreement will deliver the kind of financial stability our members need. The employer has also agreed to pension enhancements, a benefit of great importance to ILWU members," Dufresne said.
Ship and dock foremen in ILWU Local 514 are covered by a separate agreement which is still under negotiation.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The CURE Foundation's - National Denim Day 2011
Like every year, ROE Logistics will be wearing denim on May 10th to support National Denim Day! Visit the Cure Foundation to receive your kit and see how you can help support this important cause!
In May 1997, the CURE Foundation inaugurated NATIONAL DENIM DAY, its main fundraiser. This event is held annually on the Tuesday following Mother's Day. Businesses, organizations and institutions across Canada are encouraged to allow employees, members and/or students to wear denim and receive CURE’s ‘pink flower’ ribbon in exchange for a suggested $5 donation. The Foundation also welcomes matching donations from corporations who wish to support their employees’ contributions to the fight against breast cancer.
According to statistics from the Canadian Cancer Society, 23,200 new cases of breast cancer in women and 180 new cases in men were diagnosed in 2010. Of these, 5,350 proved to be fatal.
“Wearing jeans has never been so important!”
In May 1997, the CURE Foundation inaugurated NATIONAL DENIM DAY, its main fundraiser. This event is held annually on the Tuesday following Mother's Day. Businesses, organizations and institutions across Canada are encouraged to allow employees, members and/or students to wear denim and receive CURE’s ‘pink flower’ ribbon in exchange for a suggested $5 donation. The Foundation also welcomes matching donations from corporations who wish to support their employees’ contributions to the fight against breast cancer.
According to statistics from the Canadian Cancer Society, 23,200 new cases of breast cancer in women and 180 new cases in men were diagnosed in 2010. Of these, 5,350 proved to be fatal.
“Wearing jeans has never been so important!”
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Port of Montreal leases grain terminal to specialized firm
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced that it signed a definitive agreement with Viterra Inc. for the grain handling company to lease and operate the MPA Grain Terminal.
The Port's grain terminal is a Canadian Grain Commission licensed transfer elevator which operates year round and has a storage capacity of 262,000 metric tonnes.
The terminal is located in the deepest inland seaport in North America and connects directly to both CN and CP rail networks. It provides direct shipping routes to various destinations in Canada, the U.S. and Europe.
"This terminal is an excellent strategic fit within our North American grain handling and marketing operations," said Bob Miller, Viterra's Senior Vice-President, North American Grain. "It provides a wide range of logistical options to support efficient movement of high quality bulk and containerized food ingredients to key domestic and international markets."
The agreement was signed following a selection process led by the MPA, and successful due diligence conducted by Viterra.
"Our agreement with an agri-business company that specializes in grain such as Viterra will make it possible to consolidate and increase grain traffic at the Port of Montreal, and enable the grain terminal to improve its competitive position while still providing high calibre service to Quebec grain producers", stated Sylvie Vachon, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montreal Port Authority "Our grain terminal will now be run using the same business model as our other terminals, that is to say, by a specialized private operator, which will contribute greatly to its future success."
Viterra will assume full operation of the terminal by July 1, 2011.
The Port's grain terminal is a Canadian Grain Commission licensed transfer elevator which operates year round and has a storage capacity of 262,000 metric tonnes.
The terminal is located in the deepest inland seaport in North America and connects directly to both CN and CP rail networks. It provides direct shipping routes to various destinations in Canada, the U.S. and Europe.
"This terminal is an excellent strategic fit within our North American grain handling and marketing operations," said Bob Miller, Viterra's Senior Vice-President, North American Grain. "It provides a wide range of logistical options to support efficient movement of high quality bulk and containerized food ingredients to key domestic and international markets."
The agreement was signed following a selection process led by the MPA, and successful due diligence conducted by Viterra.
"Our agreement with an agri-business company that specializes in grain such as Viterra will make it possible to consolidate and increase grain traffic at the Port of Montreal, and enable the grain terminal to improve its competitive position while still providing high calibre service to Quebec grain producers", stated Sylvie Vachon, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montreal Port Authority "Our grain terminal will now be run using the same business model as our other terminals, that is to say, by a specialized private operator, which will contribute greatly to its future success."
Viterra will assume full operation of the terminal by July 1, 2011.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Recurring French port strikes could end after agreement on retirement age
A national port reform agreement was signed last week that could signal then end of recurring work stoppages at French ports.
Plans by the government of France to transfer port workers to the private sector and increase the age of retirement met strong resistance from unions, who staged a series of strikes at French ports over the past two years.
A breakthrough on agreements involving government, unions and port authorities and covering all major French ports coincided last week with the signing of a national agreement on the linked issue of retirement age. It now appears that workers can start to be transferred to the private sector.
The port of Marseilles, for one, will begin the transfer of some 400 port authority personnel to private stevedoring companies in May.
The Marseilles authority said the agreements will bring French terminal operations in line with the practice at other major European ports.
Plans by the government of France to transfer port workers to the private sector and increase the age of retirement met strong resistance from unions, who staged a series of strikes at French ports over the past two years.
A breakthrough on agreements involving government, unions and port authorities and covering all major French ports coincided last week with the signing of a national agreement on the linked issue of retirement age. It now appears that workers can start to be transferred to the private sector.
The port of Marseilles, for one, will begin the transfer of some 400 port authority personnel to private stevedoring companies in May.
The Marseilles authority said the agreements will bring French terminal operations in line with the practice at other major European ports.
Trucker strike in Shanghai comes to an end
On Saturday, 23 April 2011 the Shanghai Transportation & Port Administration Bureau has released an announcement confirming to adjust certain fees and costs which was the cause for the strike initiated local trucking companies. At this point we do not anticipate any further disruptions and consequently delays once any remaining backlogs are cleared.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Truck drivers strike in Shanghai
Please kindly be advised that the strike action in SHA has begun as of 10 am this morning, April 20, 2011.
Hundreds of strikers and several trailers were placed on the road in front of the port terminal gate to stop the traffic.
These actions were taken to protest the domestic fuel expense increased and the high handling fees charged by port
terminal operators, e.g. doc fee, container lift on/lift off fee.
Delays in receipt of export containers may result in possible knock-on effects to sea freight with possible delays or rollovers from carriers.
At this early stage we have not been advised which specific containers are affected.
We will keep you updated of developments.
If you require further information please contact your dedicated account manager.
Hundreds of strikers and several trailers were placed on the road in front of the port terminal gate to stop the traffic.
These actions were taken to protest the domestic fuel expense increased and the high handling fees charged by port
terminal operators, e.g. doc fee, container lift on/lift off fee.
Delays in receipt of export containers may result in possible knock-on effects to sea freight with possible delays or rollovers from carriers.
At this early stage we have not been advised which specific containers are affected.
We will keep you updated of developments.
If you require further information please contact your dedicated account manager.
Truck driver turnover increases, bringing back the threat of driver shortage
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) reports that hiring in the trucking industry picked up in the fourth quarter of 2010. ATA also notes an increase in the turnover rate for linehaul truckload drivers which indicates an increased demand for drivers as the economy recovers.
According to ATA's quarterly trucking activity report, truckload and less-than-truckload carriers increased payrolls in the last three months of 2010. Small truckload companies increased their employment by 0.8%, all within the driver pool, while large truckload companies boosted total employment by 0.3%, adding linehaul drivers but trimming back their local driver pools.
The survey also showed that after hitting a record low of 39% in the first quarter, turnover among linehaul drivers at large truckload fleets rose to 69% (annualized rate) in the fourth quarter, its highest level since the second quarter of 2008. Third-quarter turnover was 49%.
Turnover at small truckload fleets rose to 49% in the fourth quarter from 44% and LTL turnover remained exceptionally low at 6%.
ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said the increased hiring, coupled with rising turnover, indicated that fleets are responding to signs of the growing economic recovery.
"Fleets are clearly hiring more drivers as demand for freight hauling increases," Costello said. "In addition, while part of the turnover can be attributed to regulatory changes, we believe the bulk of this churn is due to increased demand for drivers."
"As the recovery strengthens, we're likely to see demand for drivers and trucking services continue to increase, with that demand manifesting itself in rising turnover rates and ultimately, once again, a shortage of truck drivers," he added.
According to ATA's quarterly trucking activity report, truckload and less-than-truckload carriers increased payrolls in the last three months of 2010. Small truckload companies increased their employment by 0.8%, all within the driver pool, while large truckload companies boosted total employment by 0.3%, adding linehaul drivers but trimming back their local driver pools.
The survey also showed that after hitting a record low of 39% in the first quarter, turnover among linehaul drivers at large truckload fleets rose to 69% (annualized rate) in the fourth quarter, its highest level since the second quarter of 2008. Third-quarter turnover was 49%.
Turnover at small truckload fleets rose to 49% in the fourth quarter from 44% and LTL turnover remained exceptionally low at 6%.
ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said the increased hiring, coupled with rising turnover, indicated that fleets are responding to signs of the growing economic recovery.
"Fleets are clearly hiring more drivers as demand for freight hauling increases," Costello said. "In addition, while part of the turnover can be attributed to regulatory changes, we believe the bulk of this churn is due to increased demand for drivers."
"As the recovery strengthens, we're likely to see demand for drivers and trucking services continue to increase, with that demand manifesting itself in rising turnover rates and ultimately, once again, a shortage of truck drivers," he added.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Surge in attacks off the coast of Somalia drive open sea piracy to record high
The first three months of 2011 saw piracy at sea hit an all-time high with 142 attacks worldwide, according to the International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) global piracy report.
In the first quarter of 2011, 18 vessels were hijacked, 344 crew members were taken hostage, and six were kidnapped, IMB reported. A further 45 vessels were boarded, and 45 more reported being fired upon.
The sharp rise was driven by a surge in piracy off the coast of Somalia, where 97 attacks were recorded in the first quarter of 2011, up from 35 in the same period last year.
"Figures for piracy and armed robbery at sea in the past three months are higher than we've ever recorded in the first quarter of any past year," said Pottengal Mukundan, Director of IMB, whose Piracy Reporting Centre has monitored piracy worldwide since 1991.
In the first three months of 2011, pirates murdered seven crew members and injured 34. Just two injuries were reported in the first quarter of 2006.
Of the 18 ships hijacked worldwide in the first three months of the year, 15 were captured off the east coast of Somalia, in and around the Arabian Sea and one in the Gulf of Aden. In this area alone, 299 people were taken as hostage and a further six were kidnapped from their vessel. At their last count, at the end of March, IMB figures showed that Somali pirates were holding captive 596 crew members on 28 ships.
The IMB reports that large tankers carrying oil and other flammable chemicals are particularly vulnerable to firearm attack. Captain Mukundan said: "Three big tankers of over 100,000 tonnes deadweight have been hijacked off the Horn of Africa this year. Of a total of 97 vessels attacked in the region, 37 were tankers and of these, 20 had a deadweight of more than 100,000 tonnes."
A number of countries are employing their navies to take a tough stance against piracy. In a recent show of force, commended by the IMB, the Indian navy captured 61 Somali pirates on a hijacked ship off India's west coast.
Elsewhere, in the first quarter of 2011 nine incidents were reported off Malaysia and five incidents have been recorded for Nigeria.
In the first quarter of 2011, 18 vessels were hijacked, 344 crew members were taken hostage, and six were kidnapped, IMB reported. A further 45 vessels were boarded, and 45 more reported being fired upon.
The sharp rise was driven by a surge in piracy off the coast of Somalia, where 97 attacks were recorded in the first quarter of 2011, up from 35 in the same period last year.
"Figures for piracy and armed robbery at sea in the past three months are higher than we've ever recorded in the first quarter of any past year," said Pottengal Mukundan, Director of IMB, whose Piracy Reporting Centre has monitored piracy worldwide since 1991.
In the first three months of 2011, pirates murdered seven crew members and injured 34. Just two injuries were reported in the first quarter of 2006.
Of the 18 ships hijacked worldwide in the first three months of the year, 15 were captured off the east coast of Somalia, in and around the Arabian Sea and one in the Gulf of Aden. In this area alone, 299 people were taken as hostage and a further six were kidnapped from their vessel. At their last count, at the end of March, IMB figures showed that Somali pirates were holding captive 596 crew members on 28 ships.
The IMB reports that large tankers carrying oil and other flammable chemicals are particularly vulnerable to firearm attack. Captain Mukundan said: "Three big tankers of over 100,000 tonnes deadweight have been hijacked off the Horn of Africa this year. Of a total of 97 vessels attacked in the region, 37 were tankers and of these, 20 had a deadweight of more than 100,000 tonnes."
A number of countries are employing their navies to take a tough stance against piracy. In a recent show of force, commended by the IMB, the Indian navy captured 61 Somali pirates on a hijacked ship off India's west coast.
Elsewhere, in the first quarter of 2011 nine incidents were reported off Malaysia and five incidents have been recorded for Nigeria.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Update on labour negotiations at British Columbia harbours
Contract negotiations were held last week between the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada with the assistance of Federal Mediator Bill Lewis.
Additional meetings were scheduled for this week and started on Wednesday, April 13th.
The contract covering longshoremen along British Columbia's coast ports expired on March 31, 2010.
Neither side has given the mandatory written 72 hour strike or lock-out notice and as such, a lawful work stoppage cannot occur.
Such stoppage is all the more unlikely as the Minister of Labour has, during a Federal election and in the name of national interest, the power to prevent a strike or lock-out until 21 days following the election. It is widely assumed that the current Minister would exercise this power, given the economic importance of the harbours that would be affected by any work stoppage.
Additional meetings were scheduled for this week and started on Wednesday, April 13th.
The contract covering longshoremen along British Columbia's coast ports expired on March 31, 2010.
Neither side has given the mandatory written 72 hour strike or lock-out notice and as such, a lawful work stoppage cannot occur.
Such stoppage is all the more unlikely as the Minister of Labour has, during a Federal election and in the name of national interest, the power to prevent a strike or lock-out until 21 days following the election. It is widely assumed that the current Minister would exercise this power, given the economic importance of the harbours that would be affected by any work stoppage.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Japan testing outbound container ships for radiation levels
The Japanese government has begun scanning container ships leaving from the harbours in Tokyo bay for radiation emissions.
The move by Japan's transport ministry is primarily a bid to alleviate concerns about contamination from a crippled nuclear plant for shipowners, crews, and the foreign harbours where the ships are destined.
Scanned ships will be given a certificate recording radiation levels.
Ships found to have radiation readings exceeding a standard level will not be permitted to leave the ports of Tokyo, Kawasaki or Yokohama.
The move by Japan's transport ministry is primarily a bid to alleviate concerns about contamination from a crippled nuclear plant for shipowners, crews, and the foreign harbours where the ships are destined.
Scanned ships will be given a certificate recording radiation levels.
Ships found to have radiation readings exceeding a standard level will not be permitted to leave the ports of Tokyo, Kawasaki or Yokohama.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
U.S. imports by container expected to be up 9% in April - April 12, 2011
A report prepared for the U.S. National Retail Federation (NRF) says that import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be up 9 percent in April over the same month last year.
"These numbers are an indication that the economy is recovering and retailers are expecting continued increases in sales through the summer and beyond," NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. "There are challenges ahead from rising prices for gasoline and other essentials, but inventories are under control and retailers are optimistic."
The U.S. ports followed by Global Port Tracker handled 1.1 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units in February, traditionally the slowest month of the year and the latest for which actual numbers are available. That was down 8 percent from January but up 10 percent from February 2010.
It was the 15th month in a row to show a year-over-year improvement after December 2009 broke a 28-month streak of year-over-year declines. One TEU is one 20-foot cargo container or its equivalent.
March was estimated at 1.2 million TEU, an increase of 11 percent over March 2010. April is forecast at 1.24 million TEU, up 9 percent from a year ago; May at 1.32 million TEU, up 4 percent; June at 1.38 million TEU, up 5 percent; July at 1.45 million TEU, up 5 percent; and August at 1.54 million TEU, up 8 percent.
The first half of 2011 is forecast at 7.4 million TEU, up 8 percent from the first half of 2010. For the full year, 2010 totaled 14.7 million TEU, a 16 percent increase over 2009. Last year's percentages were high because 2009's 12.7 million TEU was the lowest level seen since 2003.
Global Port Tracker, which is produced for NRF by the consulting firm Hackett Associates, covers the U.S. ports of Long Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, Hampton Roads, Charleston and Savannah on the East Coast, and Houston on the Gulf Coast.
"These numbers are an indication that the economy is recovering and retailers are expecting continued increases in sales through the summer and beyond," NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. "There are challenges ahead from rising prices for gasoline and other essentials, but inventories are under control and retailers are optimistic."
The U.S. ports followed by Global Port Tracker handled 1.1 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units in February, traditionally the slowest month of the year and the latest for which actual numbers are available. That was down 8 percent from January but up 10 percent from February 2010.
It was the 15th month in a row to show a year-over-year improvement after December 2009 broke a 28-month streak of year-over-year declines. One TEU is one 20-foot cargo container or its equivalent.
March was estimated at 1.2 million TEU, an increase of 11 percent over March 2010. April is forecast at 1.24 million TEU, up 9 percent from a year ago; May at 1.32 million TEU, up 4 percent; June at 1.38 million TEU, up 5 percent; July at 1.45 million TEU, up 5 percent; and August at 1.54 million TEU, up 8 percent.
The first half of 2011 is forecast at 7.4 million TEU, up 8 percent from the first half of 2010. For the full year, 2010 totaled 14.7 million TEU, a 16 percent increase over 2009. Last year's percentages were high because 2009's 12.7 million TEU was the lowest level seen since 2003.
Global Port Tracker, which is produced for NRF by the consulting firm Hackett Associates, covers the U.S. ports of Long Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, Hampton Roads, Charleston and Savannah on the East Coast, and Houston on the Gulf Coast.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
ROE Logistics Montreal Offices Merge!
In order to further optimize our services, PLEASE NOTE that Effective Monday, April 4th, 2011 our two Montreal offices (Cote‐de‐Liesse and Bridge Street locations) will be merged. As of this date, we will all be located at the ROE Head Office location. THE NEW ADDRESS WILL BE:
ROE Logistics Inc.
660 rue Bridge St.,
Montreal, QC H3K 3K9
Please note that our email addresses, telephone (and extensions) as well as our fax numbers will remain the same.
We kindly request you to make the necessary changes in your files and to inform your colleagues.
We look forward to working with you from our amalgamated location.
Thank You!
ROE Logistics Inc.
660 rue Bridge St.,
Montreal, QC H3K 3K9
Please note that our email addresses, telephone (and extensions) as well as our fax numbers will remain the same.
We kindly request you to make the necessary changes in your files and to inform your colleagues.
We look forward to working with you from our amalgamated location.
Thank You!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Hong Kong and Chicago airports to exchange expertise
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (O'Hare) signed a memorandum of understanding initiating bilateral cooperation as "sister airports".
The agreement outlines various areas of cooperation to build a strong, mutually beneficial relationship between two of the world's busiest airports in all aspects of aviation and its related businesses, such as exchanging expertise in dealing with customer service and sharing information on new technologies.
HKIA is among very few airports in the world that handle high volumes of passenger and cargo traffic. In 2010, the airport served 51 million passengers and 4.1 million tonnes of cargo. Over 95 airlines operate flight services at HKIA to and from about 160 destinations worldwide, including around 45 points on the Mainland.
O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport together comprise one of the largest and busiest airport systems in the world. O'Hare is the largest airport in the State of Illinois and the Midwest of the United States. It handles 67 million passengers and 1.57 million tonnes of cargo annually with flights to nearly 200 cities worldwide.
The agreement outlines various areas of cooperation to build a strong, mutually beneficial relationship between two of the world's busiest airports in all aspects of aviation and its related businesses, such as exchanging expertise in dealing with customer service and sharing information on new technologies.
HKIA is among very few airports in the world that handle high volumes of passenger and cargo traffic. In 2010, the airport served 51 million passengers and 4.1 million tonnes of cargo. Over 95 airlines operate flight services at HKIA to and from about 160 destinations worldwide, including around 45 points on the Mainland.
O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport together comprise one of the largest and busiest airport systems in the world. O'Hare is the largest airport in the State of Illinois and the Midwest of the United States. It handles 67 million passengers and 1.57 million tonnes of cargo annually with flights to nearly 200 cities worldwide.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Carriers with no carrier code will be turned back at border starting April 1st
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published, on March 28, guidelines to provide information to importers and brokers in preparation for the elimination of itinerant carrier codes, applicable to all modes, on April 1, 2011.
Specifically, this will affect the process of obtaining release where an itinerant or 77YY carrier code would have been used for the creation of a Cargo Control Number (CCN) to facilitate the control of cargo and release processing.
Effective April 01, 2011 the CBSA will no longer accept generic itinerant carrier codes for any mode of transportation and all carriers must have and utilize a unique identifying carrier code. This includes carriers importing both personal and commercial goods to Canada.
The guidelines describe a "carrier" as: "a person or company who transports goods into Canada and can move goods by air, highway, sea, rail or international mail and who is compensated for these services."
According to the guidelines, "carriers arriving in Canada who do not have a valid carrier code will need to make arrangements to have the goods released at the the first port of arrival or in the case of highway importation, voluntarily return to the U.S."
There are exceptions for commercial goods carried by paying passengers onboard traveler's commercial conveyances (bus, taxi, plane, ship etc.) or by a driver of a "not for hire" non-commercial conveyance (i.e. personal vehicle or own company's vehicle).
For additional information please see: CBSA Guidelines for Cargo and Release Processing (doc) Elimination of the 77YY and ITN (Itinerant) Carrier Codes.
Specifically, this will affect the process of obtaining release where an itinerant or 77YY carrier code would have been used for the creation of a Cargo Control Number (CCN) to facilitate the control of cargo and release processing.
Effective April 01, 2011 the CBSA will no longer accept generic itinerant carrier codes for any mode of transportation and all carriers must have and utilize a unique identifying carrier code. This includes carriers importing both personal and commercial goods to Canada.
The guidelines describe a "carrier" as: "a person or company who transports goods into Canada and can move goods by air, highway, sea, rail or international mail and who is compensated for these services."
According to the guidelines, "carriers arriving in Canada who do not have a valid carrier code will need to make arrangements to have the goods released at the the first port of arrival or in the case of highway importation, voluntarily return to the U.S."
There are exceptions for commercial goods carried by paying passengers onboard traveler's commercial conveyances (bus, taxi, plane, ship etc.) or by a driver of a "not for hire" non-commercial conveyance (i.e. personal vehicle or own company's vehicle).
For additional information please see: CBSA Guidelines for Cargo and Release Processing (doc) Elimination of the 77YY and ITN (Itinerant) Carrier Codes.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
CSCB Budget 2011
22 March 2011
Budget 2011
2011 Budget
The CSCB attended the Stakeholder's Lock-up, prior to the
presentation of Budget 2011 by the Minister of Finance.
Details from that budget that are of interest to members include the
introduction of three generic HS classifications with duty rates of 0%,
8% or 20%, depending on the description of the goods.
These generic items can be used when goods are:
- non-commercial and arriving by courier or post;
- valued at less than $500; and
- not relieved from any GST/HST provisions.
Other budget items affecting the Customs Tariff are:
- a reduction in the number of tariff items to facilitate the classification
of imported goods and eliminate "end-use" provisions;
- making the Customs Tariff more user-friendly, including restructuring
the List of Countries and Applicable Tariff Treatments to make the
various tariff treatments more transparent; and
- revoking obsolete provisions such as those under Part 2, Division 4
(Special Measures, Emergency Measures and Safeguards) which can
no longer be used.
The CSCB is assessing the impact of these and welcomes comments from members.
Budget 2011
2011 Budget
The CSCB attended the Stakeholder's Lock-up, prior to the
presentation of Budget 2011 by the Minister of Finance.
Details from that budget that are of interest to members include the
introduction of three generic HS classifications with duty rates of 0%,
8% or 20%, depending on the description of the goods.
These generic items can be used when goods are:
- non-commercial and arriving by courier or post;
- valued at less than $500; and
- not relieved from any GST/HST provisions.
Other budget items affecting the Customs Tariff are:
- a reduction in the number of tariff items to facilitate the classification
of imported goods and eliminate "end-use" provisions;
- making the Customs Tariff more user-friendly, including restructuring
the List of Countries and Applicable Tariff Treatments to make the
various tariff treatments more transparent; and
- revoking obsolete provisions such as those under Part 2, Division 4
(Special Measures, Emergency Measures and Safeguards) which can
no longer be used.
The CSCB is assessing the impact of these and welcomes comments from members.
CTSA ADOPTS GENERAL RATE INCREASE FOR MAY 1, 2011
Dear Valued Customers,
CTSA ADOPTS GENERAL RATE INCREASE FOR MAY 1, 2011
Container shipping lines in the Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (CTSA) have called for a General Rate Increase (GRI), effective May 1, 2011.
Effective May 1, 2011, member carriers in the Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (CTSA) say they intend to raise Asia-Canada rates across the board by US$400 per FEU for Vancouver local and door cargo, and by US$600 per FEU for all intermodal and East Coast all-water shipments, with other equipment sizes rated per formula. The new rates will apply to all CTSA origins, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
GRI for cargo destined to Vancouver (not moving inland on rail):
USD $320.00/20ft
USD $400.00/40ft
USD $450.00/40ft HC
USD $505.00/45ft
USD $8.00/CBM (LCL)
GRI for all other Canadian destinations:
USD $480.00/20ft
USD $600.00/40ft
USD $675.00/40ft HC
USD $760.00/45ft
USD $12.00/CBM (FCL)
CTSA is a discussion forum of 10 major container shipping lines serving the trade from Asia to ports and inland points in Canada. Members include:
American President Lines, Ltd. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line)
COSCO Container Lines, Ltd. Nippon Yusen Kaisha (N.Y.K. Line)
Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan), Ltd. Orient Overseas Container Line, Inc.
Hapag Lloyd AG Yangming Marine Transport Corp.
Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd. Zim Integrated Shipping Services
Also please note CAF on imports is increasing to 9% in April.
Thank you!
If you should have any questions regarding this matter, please contact:
Celeste Hill - celeste.hill@roelogistics.com
ROE Logistics Inc.
Client Services Manager / Responsable, Services à la clientèle
Tél: (514) 636-8880 ext. 246 Cel: (514) 833-7822
Fax: (514) 636-3888
CTSA ADOPTS GENERAL RATE INCREASE FOR MAY 1, 2011
Container shipping lines in the Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (CTSA) have called for a General Rate Increase (GRI), effective May 1, 2011.
Effective May 1, 2011, member carriers in the Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (CTSA) say they intend to raise Asia-Canada rates across the board by US$400 per FEU for Vancouver local and door cargo, and by US$600 per FEU for all intermodal and East Coast all-water shipments, with other equipment sizes rated per formula. The new rates will apply to all CTSA origins, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
GRI for cargo destined to Vancouver (not moving inland on rail):
USD $320.00/20ft
USD $400.00/40ft
USD $450.00/40ft HC
USD $505.00/45ft
USD $8.00/CBM (LCL)
GRI for all other Canadian destinations:
USD $480.00/20ft
USD $600.00/40ft
USD $675.00/40ft HC
USD $760.00/45ft
USD $12.00/CBM (FCL)
CTSA is a discussion forum of 10 major container shipping lines serving the trade from Asia to ports and inland points in Canada. Members include:
American President Lines, Ltd. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line)
COSCO Container Lines, Ltd. Nippon Yusen Kaisha (N.Y.K. Line)
Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan), Ltd. Orient Overseas Container Line, Inc.
Hapag Lloyd AG Yangming Marine Transport Corp.
Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd. Zim Integrated Shipping Services
Also please note CAF on imports is increasing to 9% in April.
Thank you!
If you should have any questions regarding this matter, please contact:
Celeste Hill - celeste.hill@roelogistics.com
ROE Logistics Inc.
Client Services Manager / Responsable, Services à la clientèle
Tél: (514) 636-8880 ext. 246 Cel: (514) 833-7822
Fax: (514) 636-3888
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Thaw Season 2011 - Période de dégel 2011
Please note that the Thaw Season 2011 will start March 21st, 2011
Consequently the weight of all shipments travelling in vans and containers
must be reduced when departing from and returning to Québec.
You will find attached below the notice provided by the ministry of
Transport du Québec on their
web site
Best regards,
___________________________
Veuillez noter que la période de dégel 2011 débutera le 21 mars 2011.
Conséquement le poids des expéditions dans les remorques et conteneurs doit
être réduit pour tous les voyages qui partent et reviennent au Québec.
Vous trouverez une copie de l'avis émis par le ministère des Transport du
Québec ci-dessous sur leur
site internet
Salutations sincères
Consequently the weight of all shipments travelling in vans and containers
must be reduced when departing from and returning to Québec.
You will find attached below the notice provided by the ministry of
Transport du Québec on their
web site
Best regards,
___________________________
Veuillez noter que la période de dégel 2011 débutera le 21 mars 2011.
Conséquement le poids des expéditions dans les remorques et conteneurs doit
être réduit pour tous les voyages qui partent et reviennent au Québec.
Vous trouverez une copie de l'avis émis par le ministère des Transport du
Québec ci-dessous sur leur
site internet
Salutations sincères
Monday, March 7, 2011
Snowy day
Hi Everyone!
Well, the weather here in Montreal is awful. Just when you think spring is on it's way, we get the worst snow storm this winter!
On a better note, if you are importing from India at the moment, we currently have EXCELLENT rates (actually probably the best) . Email rates@roelogistics.com for a quote.
We also have 40,000 sq.ft of warehouse space in our Mississauga, Ontario warehouse! If you need long/short term storage or Pick and Pack services, EDI, distribution etc... email warehousing@roelogistics.com for your request.
Don't forget to sign up for our weekly bulletins: marketing@roelogistics.com
If you'd like a lovely, printer friendly PDF of the 2010 Incoterms, check out
our website here
Stay warm!
-Miranda
Well, the weather here in Montreal is awful. Just when you think spring is on it's way, we get the worst snow storm this winter!
On a better note, if you are importing from India at the moment, we currently have EXCELLENT rates (actually probably the best) . Email rates@roelogistics.com for a quote.
We also have 40,000 sq.ft of warehouse space in our Mississauga, Ontario warehouse! If you need long/short term storage or Pick and Pack services, EDI, distribution etc... email warehousing@roelogistics.com for your request.
Don't forget to sign up for our weekly bulletins: marketing@roelogistics.com
If you'd like a lovely, printer friendly PDF of the 2010 Incoterms, check out
our website here
Stay warm!
-Miranda
Thursday, February 24, 2011
ROE Logistics is proud to support employee James Eaglesham in his run for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
Hello my name is James Eaglesham. I have been a proud employee of ROE logistics for the past 3 years. They have been nothing but supportive and generous by sponsoring me on this journey I am about to embark on. I am training to participate in an endurance event as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada's Team in Training.
My training is getting harder and harder every week that goes by. I am getting up early on Saturday mornings to train in this crazy cold weather, sometimes I don't think I can go on but then I think of why I am doing this and another gear kicks in. The farthest I have ran so far is 8km. My ½ marathon is going to be 21.1 km, on May 29th, 2011. OH MY GOD I don't want to think that far ahead yet. lol. Please support this great cause by clicking on my link below and donating as little as you want. Anything will help.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Attention highway carriers using carrier code "77YY"
Important information concerning the elimination of carrier code "77YY"
With the implementation of eManifest in the highway mode beginning on October 31, 2010, the generic itinerant highway carrier code "77YY" will no longer be accepted for commercial cross-border activity. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will assign a unique carrier code that will become a legislated requirement for all carriers.
To prepare carriers and drivers currently using code "77YY", a transition period will begin on May 1, 2010, until the final elimination of code "77YY" on March 31, 2011.
For further information on the process for obtaining a carrier code, visit the Commercial Carriers section of the CBSA Web site or call the Border Information Service:
From within Canada – toll free: 1-800-461-9999
United States – long-distance charges apply: East
West 506-636-5064
204-983-3500
TTY within Canada – toll free:
(for those with hearing or speech impairments) 1-866-335-3237
For more information about eManifest, visit the CBSA Web site at www.cbsa.gc.ca
With the implementation of eManifest in the highway mode beginning on October 31, 2010, the generic itinerant highway carrier code "77YY" will no longer be accepted for commercial cross-border activity. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will assign a unique carrier code that will become a legislated requirement for all carriers.
To prepare carriers and drivers currently using code "77YY", a transition period will begin on May 1, 2010, until the final elimination of code "77YY" on March 31, 2011.
For further information on the process for obtaining a carrier code, visit the Commercial Carriers section of the CBSA Web site or call the Border Information Service:
From within Canada – toll free: 1-800-461-9999
United States – long-distance charges apply: East
West 506-636-5064
204-983-3500
TTY within Canada – toll free:
(for those with hearing or speech impairments) 1-866-335-3237
For more information about eManifest, visit the CBSA Web site at www.cbsa.gc.ca
Friday, January 7, 2011
Social Networking
Ok, so everything is going great with our Twitter, facebook, youtube and linkedIn accounts, but I'm having a hard time figuring out what I should be blogging about? All of our other networking accounts have all sorts of useful industry news. Should our blogger be about that ... Or perhaps something a little more personal? Maybe I should discuss the news, social events, things going on in our country and how it affects the logistics industry etc...etc..
Feel free to drop me an email with some ideas.. marketing@roelogistics.com
For now, check out our tweets - www.twitter.com/roe_logistics
or add me to your network on LinkedIn! http://www.linkedin.com/pub/miranda-flaig/19/bb2/5b5
If you're interested if receving our weekly bulletin, email me!
Cheers!
-Miranda Flaig for ROE Logistics Inc.
Feel free to drop me an email with some ideas.. marketing@roelogistics.com
For now, check out our tweets - www.twitter.com/roe_logistics
or add me to your network on LinkedIn! http://www.linkedin.com/pub/miranda-flaig/19/bb2/5b5
If you're interested if receving our weekly bulletin, email me!
Cheers!
-Miranda Flaig for ROE Logistics Inc.
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