Author: Sara Hadim

Port of Houston Works to Match Growing Activity

Port of Houston Works to Match Growing Activity

Posted by | Aug 25, 2017 |

Image Credit: Houston Chronicles As exports at the Port of Houston surged by 14 percent in the first half of 2017, in comparison to the previous year, the port’s Bayport Terminal and Link Texas (TLT) have established a lease agreement to move forward with further expansion of a 25-acre empty container yard, set to be completed by July 2018. The development is currently underway by TLT, a distributer of empty containers, which will increase TLT’s overall stacking capacity by as much as 80 percent. The new facility’s purpose is to not only provide more storage for empty containers, but to...

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Qatari Ban Spreads Uncertainty Through Ocean Transport

Qatari Ban Spreads Uncertainty Through Ocean Transport

Posted by | Jun 14, 2017 |

On Monday, June 5th, the nations of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), discontinued diplomatic relations with Qatar, because of accusations claiming their support of militant groups. Suspensions of land, air, and sea travel were quickly implemented by the five countries on Monday. While these developments have taken place, the world is awaiting word from shipping companies on how this will influence the movement of cargo bound to Qatar. Jebel Ali port, in the United Arab Emirates, is essential for the entrance of cargo into Qatar. The UAE acts as a transshipment location, allowing...

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Green Award’s Push for Greener Shipping

Green Award’s Push for Greener Shipping

Posted by | Apr 28, 2017 |

The maritime industry has seen a positive trend in important stakeholders becoming conscious of their daily environmental impact. On April 1st, the Port of Yokohama implemented a policy that would apply a 15 percent discount on port dues to Green Award-certified vessels. Yokohama adopted this practice after Kitakyushu Port, and the Port of Nagoya, began applying a 10 percent discount to those with the same qualifications. Ports rewarding Green-Certified ships are actively showing the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility, by reducing risks and increasing the quality of shipping with reductions in accidents and unwanted incidents of daily operations. The...

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Impact of the Proposed Import Tax

Impact of the Proposed Import Tax

Posted by | Feb 22, 2017 |

Since the arrival of the Trump administration in Washington, D.C., there has been speculation as to whom will be funding the construction of a wall bordering the U.S. and Mexico. In recent weeks, the administration hinted that imposing a 20 percent tax on imports to the U.S. was one of the options available to fund the wall. Big retailers, automobile producers, and oil refineries heavily rely on imports and oppose the proposal. Many fear that the American consumer will ultimately end up with the bill for construction of this wall, as they presume a rise in consumer prices will be...

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Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

Posted by | Nov 9, 2016 |

After lengthy negotiations since August 2014, Canada and the European Union signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on 10/30, after Belgium’s federal government received approval from the regional sector of Wallonia, Belgium. According to the Canadian government and the EU the enforcement of CETA will remove 99 percent of tariffs for both the EU and Canada. The deal is predicted to boost business within sectors of financial services, cargo shipping and maritime services. Customs procedures will become much smoother and less time consuming allowing easier flow of goods and cost reduction in the shipping process. The Protocol...

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