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Hapag-Lloyd Constructs New Steel Floor Containers To Carry Heavy Shipment Hapag-Lloyd has conceptualized and created a new, steel floor container that will perform better in shouldering the weight of heavy shipment than the ordinary, wood-floored boxes. According to the views expressed by the major shipping company, these steel containers are specially designed for the smooth transportation of all types of cargo. This includes a heavy-weight shipment or a rather large load ( of maybe, machines) that is loaded into the containers per running metre. The company has put forward the statistical data that indicates as to how a wooden floor is capable of loading only 4.6 tons per metre as compared to a normal, steel box that can load 7.6 tons per metre. This new container is also well-equipped with a great number of lashing rings that allows an efficient securing of load. Hapag-Lloyd has highlighted the fact that these innovative, steel boxes are always well-maintained, clean and devoid of any residue from the previous loading. The main advantage of using steel instead of wood is that steel does not absorb any liquid or odour, which can occur due to possible leaks inside the containers. The somewhat wavy shape of the steel floor aids in protecting the cargo from coming into any contact with any fluid, probably due to excessive condensation. It is further possible for the customers to load much heavier weights because the tare weight of the steel floor boxes is around 150 kilograms lighter than the boxes that include traditional floors. Cosco Shipping Lines Strikes A Deal With Bollore Transport And Logistics The China-based Cosco Shipping Lines is one of the well-established container carriers in the country and it has recently decided to develop its infrastructure of logistics, transport and ports. For taking this initiative, the Cosco Shipping Lines has entered into an agreement with the Bollore Transport and Logistics (based in Africa) regarding a strategic Memorandum of Understanding. After entering into this agreement, the two organizations have planned to explore the myriad, collaborative opportunities that can be undertaken to not only improve the overall, customer satisfaction but also enhance the digitalization. In fact, this Memorandum of Understanding will prove to be a lot beneficial for boosting the global business of both the companies, no doubts whatsoever. It’s a given fact that the Cosco Shipping Lines and the Bollore Transport and Logistics have frequently cooperated with each other to improve the performance of various sectors, over the last two decades. Till the end of 2018, the Cosco Shipping Lines is blessed with a fleet consisting of 376 vessels that has a total capacity of 2.1m teu and has taken the 4th place in the whole world. Karaikal Port Has Successfully Flagged The 150th Rake Associated with Its Mechanized Bulk Cargo Handling System The Karaikal Port has announced the flagging of its 150th rake (loaded with cargo) with respect to its mechanized, bulk cargo handling procedure. This milestone was observed in the presence of Shri R.K. Kulshrestha (the General Manager of Southern Railway), Shri K. Muralidharan (CEO of the Karaikal Port Private Limited) and Shri D. Udaya Kumar (the Regional Manager of Southern Railways) and the incredible performance of the mechanized cargo system was much appreciated by one and all. As you must be aware of, the mechanized bulk cargo handling system had been inaugurated by Shri V.Narayanasamy (the Chief Minister of Puducherry) and has been delivering a constantly remarkable performance ever since. The mechanized system has visibly increased the efficiency of cargo handling and has made sure that the cargo is discharged with higher discharge rates. Also, the Karaikal Port is very famous in the country for being an eco-friendly and technologically advanced port in South India. The port has deftly handled a variety of shipment like sugar, fertilizers, wheat, coal, cement etc. because of the presence of modernized machinery, quicker turnaround of vessels, advanced warehousing facilities, a high standard of competitive logistics support, and the hassle-free evacuation of cargo. Kern Inland Container Depot Has Been Declared As An Inland Container Port The Commissionerate of Customs has notified the public of the fact that the Kern Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Madurai is now a popular, Inland Container port. The port now includes the presence of customs officials for clearing the traffic of import and export shipment. Moreover, the port is also apt for handling the air cargo due to its close proximity to the Madurai airport, which also extends to the Chennai and Bangalore airports. Ocean Network Express Makes A New Record For The Largest Cargo Ever Stowed Ocean Network Express (or the ONE), has set a remarkable record for handling the largest amount of shipment that is stowed in the history of the maritime industry - over 19,100 teu on the MOL Tribute vessel. The ONE authority has also stated that they received a tremendous amount of cooperation from PSA Singapore and Navis, which has helped them to achieve such a groundbreaking milestone. The ONE has extensively used the vessel stowage planning software by Navis, known as StowMan, for the perfect optimization of the vessel. 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