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Container crane crashes down on MSC feeder at Yantian port

17.09.2024

On 16 September, an MSC feeder boxship, the 1,730 TEU MSC Riona, was involved in an accident at Yantian Port in southern China, resulting in part of a ship-to-shore crane collapsing onto the vessel.

As a result, a number of boxes from the ship fell into the sea, according to local sources.

MSC Riona was built in 1998 and was deployed on an intra-Asia service.

The accident occurred around 8:40 am, causing the suspension of operations at berth two of the Shenzhen port. At the time of writing, no injuries have been reported.

Super Typhoon Yagi forces suspension of container handling operations in Hong Kong

05.09.2024

Terminals in Hong Kong and southern China have stopped handling containers for today (5 September) as Super Typhoon Yagi approaches.

Hong Kong Observatory has issued the No. 8 signal today and this is expected to be in place until 6 September. The observatory has determined Yagi to be a mature storm. Consequently, schools have been ordered to shut and outdoor activities are discouraged. Several domestic ferry services have also been suspended.

Yagi, the Japanese word for goat and Capricorn, is set to move 300km (186 miles) to the southwest of Hong Kong tonight and tomorrow morning.

The observatory said: “Gales associated with Yagi are set to edge closer to the Pearl River Estuary later today. Local winds will strengthen further and weather will deteriorate.”

Yantian International Container Terminal said in a WeChat notification that handling of empty containers stopped at 3am local time today, although loaded containers will still be accepted.

Hong Kong Container Terminals 4, 6, and 7, as well as COSCO-HIT Terminal and Asia Container Terminals, stopped all container deliveries at 12:00 noon local time today.

CMA CGM-operated ship targeted by Houthis for second time

01.09.2024

UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in an incident report that on 30 August, around 17:00 UTC, two missiles exploded near the 2002-built 2,500 TEU Groton, 130 nautical miles east of Aden.

UKMTO said, “The master reports all crew members are safe and proceeding to the next port of call. Investigations are ongoing. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.”

Groton, which CMA CGM has chartered from Greek owner Conbulk Management, was targeted less than a month, on 3 August. Nobody was hurt in that incident, although the ship had to be repaired.

S&P Global’s vessel-tracking data shows that Groton had been drifting around Djibouti.

Another of CMA CGM’s chartered ships, the 2,078 TEU Lobivia also experienced an onboard fire after a Houthi attack between 18 and 19 July, but no one was hurt.

As the Gaza War continues, the Houthis have been unrelenting in their attacks, even as their 21 August assault on Delta Tankers’ loaded Suezmax tanker Sounion has allegedly resulted in oil spillage.

Services

Services

Multimodal Transportation

Multimodal freight transportation with Forward is our network of reliable agents around the world. Through direct agreements with major shipping lines, we serve all routes required by our Customers. Our low prices are achieved through extensive shipment volumes, along with our specialized unit’s decade-long experience in dealing with sea, air, and land transportation.

Possible transport combinations:

  • sea freight + road freight;
  • rail freight + sea freight + road freight;
  • sea freight + rail freight;
  • air freight + road freight;
  • sea freight + air freight.

The benefits of container shipments

A sea container is a universal cargo unit with standard dimensions. A container is the most common and practical transport unit in multimodal shipments. Container goods are transported by different modes of transport from door-to door without excessive transshipment. Containers could be delivered to a Customer by sea, rail, road, or air transport, or any combination of the above. Container goods have a faster handling in transit and within transshipment that results in a lower shipment cost. And the safety of the goods is guaranteed. Strong partnerships with well-known maritime companies and container lines allow us to deliver goods of any category and complexity.

  • Sea and rail freight container shipping allows cargo to be delivered safely, regardless of weather conditions;
  • Goods are loaded into a container once at the shipper’s, and unloaded at the recipient’s warehouse;
  • The sealing of cargoes guarantees an additional layer of safety for the transported goods;
  • Our Customer manager provide expert advice and calculate alternative delivery options for the Customer;
  • Electronic document management and web-cabinets improve the quality and speed of engagement.

Rail Freight

Our portfolio of Partners include leading rail operators and train & wagon owners.

  • We offer a selection of alternative routes of cargo shipments depending on the Customer's desired price, delivery time, and point of destination. Included are fast container trains, group, and carload shipments;
  • Rail international and domestic transport;
  • FCL and LCL rail freights;
  • Transportation of cargoes in special temperature conditions or with the use of specialized containers.

Customs Clearance

We offer customs clearance at all customs offices:

  • Assistance in obtaining of required licenses and certificates for import or export.
  • Last mile delivery of cleared cargoes.
  • Drawing up of requisite licensing and certification documentation.
  • Delivery of a cargo released for free circulation to the Customer’s warehouse.
Members of associations

Members of associations

You can be calm

Aside from arranging appropriate vessel we also handle the related formalities along with constant tracking of the shipment while it’s in transit using the sophisticated system empowered by our efficient global partners.

Contact

Contact

Location:

Office: 810, Jumeirah Bay X2 JLT, cluster X, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Alexandr

Executive Director
Mob. +971585733856
Alex.kh@forwarddmcc.ae

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