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malaysiashipping.info REVAMPED!

Finally, after months of delays, malaysiashipping.info has a new look and feel. It’s officially up but we’re making some slight tweaking will go on for the next few weeks – most not noticeable. Some of the new features to the site, aside from the cosmetic …

malaysiashipping.info invites industry players for listing in directory

After 4 years, malaysiashipping.info has gained some success in terms of traffic and following. Over the past year or so, apart from direct enquiries related to shipping / transportation, i’ve also received valuable feedback from users requesting additional info to be incorporated such as:1) directory …

Malaysian Companies Can Help Rebuild Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) — Several local industries, especially wood, rubber and petrochemical products, could take part in Japan’s rebuilding, the Dewan Negara was told Tuesday. Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir said wood products were needed for the reconstruction of …

Revenue boost for plywood exporters as Japan rebuilds

GEORGE TOWN: As Japan rebuilds after the earthquake and tsunami, it will need to import more plywood which, in turn, will have a positve impact on Malaysian Furniture Entrepreneur Association’s (MFEA) export revenue. MFEA adviser Cha Hoo Peng told StarBiz that plywood was a preferred …

What is stowage factor?

Made some minor alignment to make this “stowage factor” page more “readable” and added an example to demonstrate the definition of “stowage factor” clearly. The numbers are by no means exact but it’s more of an estimates – should be used as only a guide. …

Malaysia External Trade Statistics May 2010 (Updated : 09/07/2010)

riday, 09 July 2010 12:01 I. MAY 2010 1. Malaysia’s exports and imports continued to register a double digit growth in May 2010, year-on-year. Exports surged by 21.9% to RM52.3 billion, while imports soared by 34.2% to RM44.2 billion. As compared with April 2010, both …

Stowage factor of various types of cargo

Found this on knol.google.com posted by Jacob Pang. Thanks mate. This is very useful info. Do let me know if u have an issue for me to post this here.cheers!! malaysiashipping.info=========== Stowage factor      The stowage factor of a cargo is the ratio of weight …

Timber Exports Down 17.9 Per Cent

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysian timber and timber products export declined 17.9 per cent to RM13.95 billion for the January to September period this year compared with the same period last of last year. In a statement released during a seminar hereMonday, Malaysia …

Malaysia’s October exports at RM54.28b, highest in 10 months

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s exports rose to RM54.28 billion in October 2009, the highest monthly exports recorded in the last 10 months, underpinned by exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products. The Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) said on Friday, Dec 4 that total exports …