Vessel News

 

M.V. MSC Monica

 

 

 

 

 

The vessel ran aground on the 22nd January near Deschaillons on the St Lawrence Riber however no spills were reported.

Ports

 

Port of Portsmouth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The port received its largest ship on the 20th January 2016 with the Maersk Antwerp Trader arriving from Colombia with a cargo of bananas. This is an important milestone for the port.

 

 Port of Cartegena

 

 

 

 

 

 

APM Terminals and Colombian port terminal have finalised  the inforporatoin of Cartagena Container Terminal with an expected throughput of 250,000 TEU along with 1.5 millon tons of general cargo.

Port of Kingston (Jamaica) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It has been reported that the port will not be ready to take post Panamax vessels within the 2 year expected timescales. There is now no urgent attempt to dredge the harbour.

Port of Colombo container terminal

 

NEW Partner required - Sri Lanka are seeking a partner for Colombo's second deep draught container terminal which is currently part completed.

Trade News

 

EU announces €77 million in humanitarian aid

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 21 January 2016 With the Horn of Africa continuing to face a multitude of crises from recurrent cycles of conflict to natural disasters, affecting millions of people, the EU has announced €77 million in humanitarian aid for the region in 2016.

Transport News

 

‘Horrendous’ wait for Forth Road Bridge to reopen to HGVs

The Scottish Government must “come clean” over when the Forth Road Bridge will fully reopen to relieve the “horrendous” waiting game for businesses, says a Fife MSP.

HGVs are still not allowed to use the Fife to Edinburgh crossing because of ongoing repairs to a crack found in a key section of the bridge in early December.

While cars have been able to use the bridge since December 23, the Transport Minister has only offered a timescale of mid-February for access to return for lorries.

UCC - AEO Compliance 1st January 2016

Are you using the new HS code system for your export/imports?

 

Box 44 of your agent's entry needs to declare the BTI status or if the goods have not been classified by HMRC.

AEO Certification 

If you have not applied already we recommend you to do so and this will atrtact a 70% reduction in your deferment guarantee along with other benefits such as speedy clearance times.


Contact us for further details through out 'AEO/UCC hotline" +44(0)1394 458554 or message us at info@felixstowe-ac.co.uk

 

Vessel News

M.V Dophin II - 20 containers lost overboard

The incident occurred during rough weather in the North Pacific. It was necessary for the ship to change course to avoid further loss. This is a good reason to have marine insurance along with the correct incoterm.

M.V. Flinter America - fire in engine room 

The vessel went adrift off the island of Alderney. There were no injuries reported.

M.V Spirit of Tasmania 2 diverted due to a medical emergency on board

The vessel was forced to return to Melbourne at 9am to meet an ambulance awaiting at the port.



 
 

Vessel News

CMA-CGM Don Carlos

The vessel just avoided grounding when she left Xiamen. The vessel suddenly went of course and was heading towards shallow waters. It was fortunate that the Vessel Traffic operators were able to warn them in time to avoid this becoming a serious matter.

MV Carlos Lophelia

It has been reported that  on the Jan 18, 2016, around 8 a.m. the "Coral Lophelia", travelling from from Terneuzen to Hamina, was in collision with the cargo vessel "Karmel"

 Port News

Taiwan International Ports Corporation  an  interest to invest in Subic Bay Freeport in the Philippines

Port of Santos 

Toxic fumes hamper operations in the port with vehicles stopped accessing the port at the Guaruja part of the port.

Trade News

Draft rule paves the way for EU exports of apples and pears to the US: Statement by EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner Andriukaitis, Trade Commissioner Malmström and Agriculture Commissioner Hogan

Mergers: Commission approves Ball's acquisition of Rexam, subject to conditions.

 European Commission - Press release Brussels, 15 January 2016 Following an in-depth review, the Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of beverage can manufacturer Rexam by rival Ball, subject to the divestment of 12 plants in the EEA. 

WTO faults EU in nuts and bolts dispute with China.

The World Trade Organisation on Monday ruled against the European Union in a dispute that has been raging since 2009 between the bloc and China over import duties on nuts and bolts.

EU Delays decision on China market economy status 

The EU on Wednesday said it would wait until later this year to decide if China should finally be considered a real market economy, a status keenly sought by Beijing that would make it harder for Europe to limit its cheap exports.

EU-Ukraine Association Agreement: Free trade part operational 1st January 2016 

On 1 January 2016, the European Union and Ukraine started applying the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) which forms part of the Association Agreement signed in June 2014. The rest of the Association Agreement has already been in force since November 2014.

EU, Philippines to Begin free trade talks 

The European Union and the Philippines will begin free trade talks early next year as the bloc builds on accords with Singapore and Vietnam, a senior EU official said on Tuesday.

Transport News

 

Do YOU know what your vehicles are carrying?

Hauliers rely on their customers to tell them what is inside the packages they transport, and the majority of the descriptions are true to the contents. However, criminal gangs are becoming increasingly clever at disguising illegal goods, and the innocent HGV driver may well end up inadvertently transporting items that are illegal, dangerous or even contributing to the demise of endangered wildlife species

Details of goods should be obtained in writng from your client and displayed on all transport documents.

Vessel News

MSC Fantasia 

 

The Athens newspaper reported that on board the vessel were suspicious passengers or there were explosives on board. There is however no official statement.

Vessels notified beached during the last 24 hours

M.V. S.Young at Chittagong

M.V. Dpds4 at Alang

M.V. Dorikos at Alang

M.V. Fancy at Chittagong

M.V. Bambi at Chittagong

 

Trade News

 

European Commission - Statement  Brussels, 16 January 2016 The Commission welcomes the publication by the USDA of the draft rule as a necessary step in the process to facilitate the export of apples and pears from the EU to the United States.

 

China's balance of trade for December 2015 

GDP Growth Rate - October 2015

 

Exports

Exports of goods and services constitute 30% of GDP. 

China's major exports plastics items, toys as well as high tech produts which are growing. Main exporter partners include USA EU, Japan and South Korea.

Imports 

China's major imports are; crude oil, iron, copper, aluminiumand soybeans. Main trading partners include EU, ASEAN, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan Other trading countries include Australia, South Africa and Brazil.

Terrorism Index

This index relates to the effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and psychological aftereffects

China is an acitve member of AEO customs and security which is designed to reduce fraud and terrorist activities. China joined the EU AEO in 2015.

Felixstowe Trade and Enterprise is able to offer 'Information Advice and Guidance to organisations applying for certification as well as the new  HMRC UCC Binding Tarrif Information which also includes due diligence to avoid prosecution when dealing with countries which have EU Sanctions.  Further details are available on request. Our AEO/Sanction telephone help line is +44(0) 1394 458554 or info@felixstowe-ac.co.uk

Port News

The Port Authority of Singapore has announced fifteen container vessels at the port will receive an additional 10% discount on port dues if they are carrying out cargo works with a port stay of not more than five days. The discount will stay in operation for the next twelve months and is in addition to existing concessions.

Santos

Several vessels carrying chemicals at the terminal have caught fire which is restricting movements at the port. Emergency operations are in place and the terminal has been evacuated.

Port of Matadi  (Deomocratic Reblubic of the Congo) 

 

The International Container Terminal Services is set to open a £700m  new terminal in the the Democratic Republic of Congo in August 2016.
  

Company News 

 

Hapag Lloyd

Hapag Lloyd will introduce  the "Black Sea Mediterranean Express which will be a weekly connection  between ports in Egypt, Isread, Turkey and the Black Sea Ports. The capcity of the4 ships will be 1,700 TEU with a higher than normal refer capacity. 

The first voyage will commence from Damietta on February 16. The port rotation is: Damietta • Port Said (East) • Ashdod • Istanbul (Mardas & Marport) • Novorossiysk • Odessa • Constanta • Istanbul • Izmit • Izmir • Damietta.

COSCO bids £7.6 billion for a major stake in the Port of Piraeus

 

BUNKER FUEL PRICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Examples:

Colombo down to $45.50    Abidjan down to $36.50

Jeddah down to $23.00       Yanbu down to $23.00

Taiwanese state-owned CPC Corp increase prices on Friday by $2

Increased checks on cargo - Should a new charge be created?

2016 willsee the introduction of  UCC - AEO   as well as the new Weight Verification system soon to be in  operation and this will require the agent/carrier to have a robust  system of due diligence in operatoin as part of their procedures. We are all aware that non compliance of these regulations  may result in a criminal prosecution and perhaps it is time for the industy to make a small charge to traders for this service.  These checked are often time consuming and expensive espeically if the purpose is   to reduce fraud and terrorismn which is sadly with us and perhaps even increasing.

We would be interested to hear your views?