The Triple-E is the world's largest ship. It is called the Triple-E because of it's 3 purposes: Economy of Scale, Energy Efficiency, and Environmentally improved. Maersk ordered an additional 10 of the Triple-E vessels to be built, the first 2 are under construction in DSME shipyard in Okpo, Korea. 5 of these vessels will be built by 2nd Half of 2013. Some industry … [Read more...]
China’s Logistical Strength Moves Inland with Manufacturing
China's Logistical Strength Moves Inland with Manufacturing. As China has begun to shift many manufacturing plants inland, the Airports in that Region have seen increases in freight that puts them on a level playing field with Shanghai. If you take into account the freight that moves into Shanghai and delivers to these inland cities as well, you are looking at a large shift … [Read more...]
Unions for Major Industries in India Call for Strike
Unions for Major Industries in India Call for Strike. Due to rising discontent among India's population over economic issues the unions for the major industries, banking and transport included, have decided to go on strike Wednesday February 20th, 2013 and Thursday February 21st, 2013. MUMBAI—Millions of workers from India's banking, transport, manufacturing and other … [Read more...]
ICAO president provisionally approves banning of Lithium Ion batteries as cargo on passenger flights
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) president provisionally approves banning of Lithium Ion batteries as cargo on passenger flights. The debate over usage of lithium ion batteries on passenger flights has been going on for many years, but the recent aircraft fires due to lithium ion batteries has pushed the ban for cargo into immediate effect. These are the … [Read more...]
US East Coast Port Strike Averted
The International Longshoreman's Association struck a deal to avoid a coast-wide strike. The I.L.A. and the United States Maritime Alliance have reached an agreement that should prevent a strike for at least the next six years. The Authority will work closely with our customers who diverted business to the West Coast during this period of … [Read more...]