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Headlines
Christmas early close off
We’d like to take this opportunity to remind you to book with as much notice as possible for December to take account of the inevitable impact the holiday season will have on export vessel close-offs and the haulage network across the UK for both export collections and import deliveries.
Geography and economics favour Northern Europe gateway ports
A new study has named Europe’s northern seaports as the most economically and environmentally efficient gateways to large parts of central Europe.
10 missing and one dead after cargo ships collide
The Oriental Sunrise has sunk after colliding with the Hamburg Bridge off the coast of East China, killing one crew member.
UK cargo ships to carry armed guards
Speaking from a meeting of Commonwealth heads of state in Perth, Australia, UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that cargo ships sailing under a British flag will be able to carry armed guards to protect them from pirates.
Autumn Party a Great Success!
Our recent party held at Great John Street Hotel, part of the Eclectic Hotel Collection, was a great success and we would like to thank all who attended. You can view the pictures by clicking here.
Industry operating costs rising
According to an independent survey by Moore Stevens, Operating costs in the shipping industry increased by an average 2.2% in 2010, in sharp contrast to the historic 2% fall in costs seen in 2009, which was the first time since 2002 that operating costs had fallen.
Algeria plans new port between Algiers and Ténès
Algeria’s Ministry of Transport is planning to construct a new seaport roughly halfway between Algiers and Ténès, and has begun a tender process to identify suitable sites for its location. Recent increases in the volume of traffic through the port have led to congestion, necessitating construction of the new facility, which would alleviate pressure on other Algerian ports such as Algiers, Béjaïa, Ténès and Oran.