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Union backlash against feeder operators’ challenge to cargo handling rules

Unions launched a legal challenge against ship operators who they claim are reneging on an internationally agreed deal in 2019, following a complaint filed with the European Competition Directorate by six, unnamed, carriers.

Six European short sea container carriers wrote to the EC on 19 May complaining that rules governing the lashing of containers onboard ships breach European competition rules, because, Container News understands, the carriers cannot use competing bodies for the work. So far...

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DP World set to enter the blockchain arena as it signs up to Tradelens

DP World has joined the blockchain TradeLens platform, developed by Maersk and IBM.
It has outlined plans to connect its 82 terminals around the world, as well as its feeder companies and logistics divisions.
The Dubai-headquartered company said the data from its integration with TradeLens would improve operational efficiency via earlier visibility of container flows across multiple carriers.
This would include “confirmation of the transport modality that follows the port stay for each …

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https://theloadstar.com/dp-world-set-to-enter-the-blockchain-arena-as-it-signs-up-to-tradelens/

Feeder operators look to downsize fleets as demand for services falls

North European feeder operators are downsizing their fleets to mitigate the impact of falling demand from ocean carrier customers.
One Hamburg-based broker told The Loadstar yesterday there were “very few extensions” being negotiated in the sector.
“Since the end of April, most of my discussions have been related to off-hire dates,” he said, “it’s not even about the daily hire rate as the feeder guys just do not have enough business coming through to …

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Unifeeder connects Grangemouth and London

The arrival of the cargo vessel the Anna G into Scotland’s container terminal in Grangemouth earlier in March launched a new east coast container feeder shipping service with Unifeeder.

This new service is the first direct feeder call from Scotland to London Gateway on the Thames. The service connects Grangemouth with London and offers both deep sea and short sea transit opportunities for customers. The weekly rotation calls at Grangemouth, London Gateway, Dunkerque, Antwerp and Teesport.

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https://container-news.com/unifeeder-connects-grangemouth-and-london/

Delay alert with feeder lines in ‘radical’ new year container handling shake-up

Unifeeder is preparing to charge its customers a fee for lashing and unlashing containers on its vessels from 1 January.
In compliance with the new “Dockers Clause”, which comes into force on the same date, Unifeeder and its peers operating in North Europe, the Baltic Sea and Canadian waters will no longer be able to use ships’ crews for unlashing and securing containers, but must hire a shore-based lashing gang to …

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Unifeeder Takes a Major Stake in the Feedertech Group

Unifeeder, a 100% owned subsidiary of DP World, has announced the acquisition of a 77% stake in the Feedertech Group, reports Investegate.

Emergence of end-to-end logistics capability

The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020.

It is the latest step in DP World’s vision to build end-to-end logistics capability to serve the needs of shipping lines and cargo owners, said a press release issued by DP World on Wednesday.

The acquisition of Feedertech will expand the company’s feedering...

http://mfame.guru/unifeeder-takes-a-major-stake-in-the-feedertech-group/

Unifeeder expands global footprint with takeover of shortsea rival Feedertech

Unifeeder has expanded its global reach and closed the gap on market leader X-Press with its acquisition of a majority stake in Singapore-based feeder and shortsea operator Feedertech Group.
DP World-owned Unifeeder will buy a 77% stake in Feedertech, with the Singapore registered company’s chairman, Ali Maghami, retaining the remaining 23%.
Founded in 2003, Feedertech operates liner and ad hoc feeder services under that name and a regional shortsea network under the …

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