Friday, May 28, 2010

Measurements of a Ship -Tonnage,LOA,Beam,Draft

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  Tonnage Measurement Ship’s cargo carrying capacity generally describe in ‘tons’, but it does not refer to the weight ton at all....
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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Prospects of Coastal Shipping in India

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India is emerging as a modern economy. The Government is committed to ensure that economy grows at 7 to 8 percent per year in a sustained ma...
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Saturday, April 10, 2010

What does 'CLEAN BILL OF LADING' mean ?

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The carrier will issue a Clean Bill of Lading after thoroughly inspecting the packages for any damage, missing quantities or deviation in th...
Friday, March 19, 2010

ICDs & CFS - What are the functions ?

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Definition   A common user facility with public authority status and offering services for handling and temporary storage of import/exp...
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Sunday, February 21, 2010

What is the difference between a Liner & Tramp services ?

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Who is a Liner ? A shipping company who transports goods in containers by sea , with a fixed route and schedule (timetable) , and with a hig...
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Friday, January 22, 2010

P & I Clubs

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What is P&I Insurance? P&I stands for Protection and Indemnity. P&I is insurance in respect of third party liabilities and expe...
Thursday, January 14, 2010

Importance of Marine Container Logistics strategies

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Since the beginning of containerization , the shipping industry has shown enviable developments in increased productivity, vessel capacity, ...