Mercator Cargo has noticed an increased volume for Import and Export Airfreight, and in particular significant Growth for Export Airfreight to the middle east and USA resulting in an overall increase of around 200% growth for the year 2010 – 2011 which suggests a positive upturn in the global airfreight market, and particularly the UK Economy.
Globally airfreight is up around 10% on 2010 and over 20% from 2008 which saw the lowest growth in global air freight in recent times.
For more information on Airfreight, Import and Export and Container shipping please call our dedicated Freight Forwarding Team on 02392 75 65 75 or email sales@mercatorcargo.co.uk
Almost 75,000,000 tonnes of cargo were handled by Nigerian Ports in 2010 representing a 12% year on year increase. Nigerian ports handled a total of 670,000 laden TEU which is an increase of 8.8% on 2009 figures.
Port congestion has long been a problem in Nigeria and the news that progress in dredging and wreck clearing, reducing port turnaround times for vessels by about 12 per cent, was welcomed by all port users
For more information on Import, Export and Container movements or General Freight Forwarding please call our dedicated team of professional Freight Forwarders on 02392 75 65 75 or email sales@mercatorcargo.co.uk
The port of Tyne is undergoing major dredging works to allow ever larger vessels to call at the multi function berth at the Riverside Quay.
The dredging forms part of a major £4 million investment in the port infrastructure.
This will open up the North East port as more and more carriers and Importers use the port for Northern delivery points. Mercator cargo have been using this and other ports in the north of the UK for some time, cutting down on UK haulage prices, with the added benefit of reducing carbon footprint.
The port will now be able to accomodate the larger vessels, upto and including the current largest “Panamax” range.
The move follows the increase in orders from many carriers, such as Maersk who have recently ordered TEN 18000 TEU Vessels for delivery in 2013, they are also expected to take the option to increase the order to a further ten vessels for delivery in 2015-2015. With the possibility to order a further ten in addition.
EMC (Evergreen) has ordered thirty five 8800teu vessels, twenty or so of which are scheduled for completion in 2013.
CMA CGM has increased the capacity of three ships in production from 13800teu to 16000teu.
To discuss this, or any other Import, Export or Container shipping please contact a member of our experienced freight forwarding team on 02392 75 65 75
Starting 10th May EU has imposed trade sanctions against Syria, an asset freeze against certain individuals and an arms embargo. UK Export Licences will be considered on a case by case basis by the Export Control Organisation. Any company holding an existing OGL permitting export to Syria should check the Licence validity. If you require further information on Import, Export or General Freight Forwarding please telephone this office on 02392 75 65 75 or mail info@mercatorcargo.co.uk
April 2011 saw Hong Kong Port handle 2,020,000 TEU. This is a 4 per cent increase on April 2010 throughput of 2,000,00 TEU. The port of Singapore registered impressive growth of nearly 6 percent to 2.5 million TEUin April 2011 from 2.4 million in April 2010
Currently the worlds top 10 ports stand as follows (Approx figures based on industry sources)
1- Singapore in 2010 handled around 25.8 MILLION TEU
2 – Shanghai in 2010 handled around 25 MILLION TEU
3 – Hong Kong in 2010 handled around 21 MILLION TEU
4 -Shenzhen in 2010 handled around 18 MILLION TEU
5 -Busan, South Korea in 2010 handled almost 12 MILLION TEU
6 -Guangzhou in 2010 handled just over 11.1 MILLION TEU
7-Dubai UAE in 2010 handled around 11.1 MILLION TEU
8- Ningbo in 2010 handled around 10.5 MILLION TEU
9- Qingdao in 2010 handled around 10.2 MILLION TEU
10- Rotterdam, the only port in EUROPE in the top 10 in 2010 handled around 10 Million TEU
SIX of the top 10 ports in 2010 are located in China, which goes to show the growth and strength of the Chinese economy, Singapore and Shanghai are set to slog it out for the TOP Port of 2011 with Shanghai narrowly leading the race!
For more information on Import, Export, Freight Forwarding and import from any of the TOP 10 ports in the world, and beyond please call our Experts on 02392 75 65 75
Southampton Port, the UK’s Second Busiest, has increased port operational capacity by adding two new cranes this week.
The addition of the latest pair of super-post panamax cranes to Southampton Port’s operation has increased the total number of cranes to 12, the cranes nicknamed Delta and Charlie unloaded their first containers this week from vessels APL Turkey and MOL Charisma.
The cranes form part of the ports development plan along with the recent rail upgrade and future development of a new port area.
This is an important addition to Southampton port, it means that Import and Export Containers can load and unload quicker making Cargo available sooner to Freight Forwarders, making the Import and Export cargo operations run more efficiently and smoothly and ultimately means that cargo can arrive at destination that little bit quicker!
For more information on Southampton Port, Import and Export from the UK please call us NOW on 02392 75 65 75 to discuss your requirements with an experienced member of the Mercator Cargo Team!
The Port of Liverpool (Mersey) has recently taken delivery of a new harbour crane which is due to begin operating at the Port of Liverpool later this month. This makes Liverpool an increasingly viable option for freight forwarding in and out of the UK via the port or down the Manchester Ship Canal.
The installation of the additional lifting machinery marks the start of a planned expansion at the port over 2011, demonstrating a commitment to investment and growth in the port. This is great news to freight forwarders looking to use the Port of Liverpool and the Manchester Ship Canal for freight forwarding services in the future. The use of the port for the import and export of ocean container freight is becoming an increasingly viable option. Liverpool is ranked as one of Britain’s major container ports and handles around 700,000 containers each year.
For more information on the above developments and the potential the Port of Liverpool will start to offer importers and exporters over the coming years please contact freight forwarder Mercator Cargo Systems today on 02392 75 65 75 to speak to an experience members of our team.
Car trade through the UK port of Grimsby is set to surge as the Secretary of State for Transport approved a proposal to develop two roll on roll off (ro-ro) riverside terminals for the transportation of cars.
The two new terminals will accommodate vessels carrying over 2000 vehicles and the port will see a significant increase in its cargo capacity. The development is the largest project in Grimsby’s recent history.
The news comes after recent consent was granted to the Port of Southampton to upgrade berths to be able to accommodate ultra large container ships calling at the UK in the next few years. These developments mean these two UK ports will continue to serve the UKs increasing demand for imports and exports in years to come.
For more information on the developments and the potential the Port of Grimsby will start to offer importers and exporters over the coming years please contact Mercator Cargo Systems today on 02392 75 65 75 to speak to an experience members of our freight forwarding team today.
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