January 2011 - Universal Cargo

By Universal Cargo

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Posted January 20, 2011

Slow Steaming (SS) or Super Slow Steaming (SSS) for Container Shipping Part II

Part I Although slow steaming or super slow steaming saves shipping lines’ fuel cost, it does not benefit certain exporters who consider transit time is their enemy. According to an online [...]

Slow Steaming (SS) or Super Slow Steaming (SSS) for Container Shipping Part I

2010 was the year our operations received the most roll-over notices and delay arrival-to-port notices. After reading several news reports, slow steaming (SS) or super slow steaming (SSS) plays a [...]

China Reduces Rare Earths Export Quotas for 2011

China has announced that it will cut down the amount rare earth metals that it will export during the first half of 2011. The cut is estimated to be more than 10%. This decision could in turn [...]