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Delegates at a Vatican conference this week heard that forced labour in the maritime world is still common place and contrary to the popular view, is not restricted to developing countries but also occurring in countries such as New Zealand, Russia, Turkey, South Korea, Ireland and Scotland.
Fr Giacomo Martino, consultor to the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Itinerant Workers, highlighted industrial fishing vessels as … Read More…
At the OECD International Transport Forum in Leipzig, Germany, the annual gathering of the world’s transport ministers from more than 50 countries (22-24 May), the views of the global shipping industry were represented by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the principal global trade association for shipowners.
ICS explained the realities of the very serious economic challenges presently confronting shipping at a special ministerial session on the financing of sustainable … Read More…
Yesterday, Thursday 23rd May 2013, the European Commission adopted a Regulation and Communication entitled “Ports: an engine for growth”.
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) is satisfied with the fact that the Commission decided not to touch upon port labour organisation in the proposals adopted yesterday and that cargo-handling is excluded from market access rules. However, it is extremely concerned about the consequences that the proposals … Read More…
Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has signed a classification agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the construction of five 18,400 TEU containerships, the largest of which have been ordered by China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL).
“The agreement marks a historic milestone for GL. We feel honored to be part of this exciting project and will make sure it becomes a success,” said Mr Erik van der Noordaa, … Read More…
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and Deltalinqs (the association of port industries) has expressed fears that the European Commission’s proposal to appoint an independent supervisor for ports in every Member State will lead to unnecessary procedures and delays, as port tariffs and market access fall under scrutiny.
The proposal forms part of the new port package, which the European Commission published on Thursday. Its purpose … Read More…
The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) has welcomed the new Commission initiative on a new EU Port Policy but has questioned why it does not cover cargo-handling and passenger services, nor port labour.
Brussels adopted today a proposal for a Regulation establishing a framework on market access to port services and financial transparency of ports. The legislative proposal is accompanied by a Communication entitled ‘Ports: an engine for growth’.
The European Commission has published a new initiative to improve port operations and onward transport connections at 319 key seaports along Europe’s coastline, 43 of which are in the UK. The guidelines and legal changes being proposed will help port operators upgrade their services and facilities, as well as have more financial autonomy. Some 74% of the goods entering or leaving Europe go by sea, but one fifth of … Read More…
The Netherlands Minister of Infrastructure and Environment, Melanie Schultz van Haegen, today (Wednesday) opened the port expansion project Maasvlakte 2 at the Port of Rotterdam.
“Today we are clearing the way for international shipping and trade. That’s typical of the Netherlands. That’s how we became big,” she said at the opening.
“With Maasvlakte 2, the Netherlands is throwing the door wide open to the newest generation of container ships. … Read More…
PPG Industries has announced it has started manufacturing protective and marine coatings (PMC) at the company’s facility in Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland.
The facility, which previously produced architectural coatings and was part of PPG’s January 2012 acquisition of Dyrup A/S, now produces PMC products for the construction, petrochemical, shipbuilding and energy industries.
“The Ostrów manufacturing plant is a key part of our strategy to grow and expand in this region,” said … Read More…
An exceptionally rare copy of the minutes of the 1792 court-martial of the Bounty mutineers is to be sold at Bonhams in London on 19th June, with an estimated price of between £25,000 and £30,000.
The proceedings were recorded by one of the defence lawyers, Stephen Barney, and produced in a very small quantity for distribution to others closely involved in the trial. An Appendix to the minutes is particularly … Read More…
THE London P&I Club’s result for the 2012/2013 financial year was a surplus across all classes of $9.4m, increasing the free reserve to $154m.
Claims experience over the financial year was mixed. In the retained layer there was an encouraging picture at the attritional level, involving claims up to $100,000. There was also a continued moderation of claims in excess of $1m, but there were additional indications of increasing claims … Read More…
When it comes to its long-ranging and dynamic plans to develop as an international logistics centre, failure is not an option for Jamaica, according to the country’s Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce.
Addressing the Jamaica Parliament as his contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral Debate and speaking to the theme of Achieving Transformational Growth, the Hon. Anthony Hylton said: “Let me make it clear that, in this mission, failure … Read More…
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