In 1988, 70 million 20-foot containers were handled in international shipping in ports around the world, or 7% more than in the previous year. The United States continues to occupy a leading position, with 13 million containers handled in its ports. The United States is followed by Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Singapore, Germany, South Korea and Belgium. The container flow through the ports looked like this.

London's decision

The UK Department of Transport has announced some changes to the country's maritime legislation in relation to the Isle of Man Register and the Bermuda Register. The flags of these British territories belong to the so-called "new flags of convenience". The Isle of Man Register includes 130 ships with a total deadweight of 3.9 million tons, and the Bermuda Register includes 118 ships (7.2 million tons).

Since January 20, 1989, the vessels of these two registers have been flying the British merchant flag and enjoying all the rights of vessels included in the UK register, including the right to assistance from consular missions and the right to protection from the United Kingdom Navy. Now these registers are subject to conventions on the protection of human life at sea, on the prevention of pollution from ships, on the cargo mark, on the training and certification of seafarers and watchkeeping. In addition, each Territory must adopt adequate local laws and form a maritime administration capable of overseeing the implementation of acts, rules and conventions.

By the end of 1989, similar changes will be carried out in relation to all other overseas territories of the United Kingdom with the exception of Hong Kong, which has a special status.

The scheme of transportation of forest products

The Swedish firm Stora and the shipping company Tor Line have developed a scheme for the safe and expeditious transportation of timber products that will accumulate in the new terminal of the port of Gothenburg.

Timber products are delivered to Gothenburg by rail, motor transport or special cargo ships on a lake or river. At the port, timber products, mainly paper, are loaded into special containers with mesh fixation, which are then loaded onto ships.

The information system of the Port of Gothenburg provides information about the location of goods at any time and thereby guarantees their delivery to customers.

A new port in southern Chile

The British Ambassador to Chile has officially announced the willingness of his country's construction companies to participate in the construction of a new port in Punta Arenas. This large city is located in the very south of Chile. According to preliminary data, the implementation of the project will require investments in the amount of $ 40 million.

The new Chilean port is supposed to serve large-tonnage vessels skirting the South American continent. In addition, there are already permanent shipping lines linking Punta Arenas with Port Stanley (Falkland Islands) and Montevideo (Uruguay).

The structure of the Norwegian Fleet

According to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the fleet of the Norwegian International Registry increased by more than 50% in 1988 and at the beginning of 1989 consisted of 430 vessels with a total deadweight of 20 million tons. However, only 25 of all these vessels are fully owned by foreign shipowners.

Thus, more Norwegian ships sail under the NMR flag than under the Norwegian flag (310, with a total deadweight of 1.9 million tons). And even more — under foreign flags (409 ships, 13 million tons).

In total, Norwegian shipowners own about 1,150 vessels with a total deadweight of 35 million tons. In addition, they control another 400 vessels with a tonnage of 16-17 million tons.

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