Author Archives: just2bruce

Hanjin – no liability insurance for chassis

Chassis are the poor relatives of container transport. We think we don’t have to pay attention.  But a problem with them can cause many issues for cargo.  Here’s an example!

Hanjin has come under fire again in a US court for failure to pay insurance premiums – as well as “egregious stall tactics”.

Source: Hanjin under fire in US court over lack of liability insurance for chassis – The Loadstar

Maersk has settled in at the world’s ship graveyard

A fascinating, heartfelt article about shipbreaking at Alang. Students of Labor Economics and unions should read it, especially the last part.

screenshot-shippingwatch-com-2016-10-13-10-41-06  ShippingWatch visits one of the most controversial places in the shipping industry, India’s shipbreaking facilities on the beaches of Alang. After banning this location, Maersk has changed its mind and now sends end-of-life vessels to Alang. See all the pictures here from an otherwise very closed-off workplace. – Author: GRETCHEN PEDERSEN

Source: Maersk has settled in at the world’s ship graveyard

Shippers demand terminals free Hanjin containers and drop huge release fees

This saga won’t quit.

http://theloadstar.co.uk/shippers-demand-terminals-free-hanjin-containers-drop-huge-release-fees/?utm_source=The+Loadstar+daily+email&utm_campaign=098f0f8b9c-Loadstar_6_September9_6_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c4570e43d4-098f0f8b9c-153468669