Shipping review

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Part of The American Chamber of Commerce Journal

Title: Shipping review
Creator: Cavender, H. M.
Language: English
Year: 1937
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Fulltext: January, 1937 THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOURNAL 41 SHIPPING REVIEW By H. M. CAVENDER General Agent, The Robert Dollar Co. From statistics compiled by The Associated Steamship Lines, during the month of November there were exported from the Philippines the following: To China and Japan............................ Pacific Coast Local Delivery........................................ Pacific Coast Overland................................................... Pacific Coast Interroastal.............................................. Atlantic and Gulf........................................................... European Ports................................................................ All other Ports................................................................ Were Carried in Mi TFilA iscrllaneous ztmerican BotOf Which toms With Tons Sailings Tons Sailings 68,357 39 603 4 32,115 15 19,314 7 730 10 184 3 823 5 607 4 66,438 22 21,683 7 8,173 17 289 4 2,104 23 212 4 A Grand Total of 178,740 tons with a total of 82 sailing (average 2,180 tons per vessel) of which 42,892 tons wen- carried in American bottoms with 12 sailings (average 3,574 tons per vessel). November shipments, 178,740 revenue tons, exceeded October ship ments by 24,480 tons and also exceeded No vember 1935 by 14,311 tons. The trade to the United States was handi capped by labor con ditions on the Pacific Coast, the strike of water front laborers and vessel personnel assum ed seriou* projxntions. Sugar shipments amounted to 26.999 tons only, the beginning of the 1936-1937 movement. Indications point to a shortage of tonnage due to an unusual demand for charters to m >ve rice beans, wheat and corn from other ports of the World. Shippers found it difficult to book their sugar requirements for the first quarter of 1937. Coconut products show a decidedly healthy condition. 21,194 tons of oil went forward to the United States. The United States took 22,668 tons of copra, Europe 150 tons, a total of 22.818 tons as against 7,888 tons in October. Cake and meal shipments to the United States were 7,149 tons—to Europe 2,475 tons, and to China 50 tons, a total of 9,674 tons, slightly less than October. Desiccated Coconut shipments were only 4,869 tons—the smallest month’s business since March 1936. Hemp shipments increased 4,200 bales over October business. Japan took 53,183 bales and still leads all other buyers. The United States took 29,241 bales—Europe 35,131—and 4,043 bales were scattered thfuout the world. Lumber and log movement amounted to eight and three-quarter million board feet. Japan took 4-1 2 million feet of logs. The United States took 3-1, 4 million feet of sawed lumber. Africa wa< a heavy buyer as 482,415 feet went to that district. Europe took 395,128 feet— Australia 40,983—China 68,000 and Canada 32,000 feet. This product is quite widely dis tributed. Japan took her monthly lot of Iron Ore—49,530 tons. 3,904 tons of chromite and manganese went forward to the United- States. Several sample shipments went to other markets. Cigar shipments totaled 564 tons and tobacco 300 tons only. Furniture—194 tons (40 cu. ft.) as against 560 tons in October is not a satisfactory showing. No molasses moved during November. A shipment of 1,263 tons of canned pineapple went forward. Vegetable Oil edible products amounted to 261 tons only. Gums, shells, and cutch show slight increases while embroideries, junk, kapok, rubber and hides decreased. These minor product movements on the whole were dis appointing. Passenger traffic for the month of November 1936, compared with October, shows an increase in first class traffic. Intermediate traffic declined slightly and third class traffic decreased consider ably. (Please turn to page 48) I 17all* Seasons Travel the Scenic Route VANCOUVER ^gSgVICTORIA OK ANE LOWEST ROUND TRIP FARES FOR MANY YEARS to all points in Eastern United States. Return limit six months. NORTHERN PACIFIC ____ fO RAILWAY The oldest railroad crossing Northern United States . . . The route famed for its natural beauty............................... The route of superior comfort—winter or summer .... The route of smooth, roller-bearing locomotives and cars The route of the COMPLETELY AIR-CONDITIONED NORTH COAST LIMITED with its baths, library, buffet, card rooms, radio, luxurious observation lounge, private rooms en suite, box spring beds, newest and finest sleeping cars and "famously good" meals No dust or cinders, temperature and humidity controlled to exactly the right degree for genuine comfort. Low one way and round trip fares on sale daily with long return limits Winter Tourist Fares allow six months' re turn limit Fast trains daily between Seattle and Chicago. North Coast Limited leaves Seattle, 8:30 p C L TOWNSEND. General Passenger Agent, Smith Tower. Seattle, Washington NORTHERN PACIFlE RAILWAY IN RESPONDING TO ADVERTISEMENTS PLEASE MENTION THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOURNAL 48 THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOURNAL January, 1937 RAIL COMMODITY MOVEMENTS By LEON M. LAZAGA Traffic Manager, Manila 'Railroad Company I L The volume of commodities received in Manila during the month of December 193G, via the Manila Railroad Company, are as follows: Rice, cavans................................ 107,935 Sugar, piculs............................... 504,015 Copra, piculs............................... 50,530 Desiccated Coconuts, cases....... 17,525 Tobacco, bales............................ 379 Lumber, board feet................... 496,641 Timber, kilos.............................. 1,420,000 FREIGHT REVENUE CAR LOADING COMMODITIES FREIGHT CARS to’nxaoe | Increase or Deci 1936 1935 1936 1935 | Cars Tonnage Rice................................................. 533 418 5.701 4.741 1 115 963 Palay.............................................. 82 110 1.221 (28) (372) 1,112 28,576 34,556 (148) (5.980) Sugar Cane.............. ..................... 353 833 *2*379 6J09 (480) (3.730) Molasses........................................ 55 71 1,532 2,098 (16) (566) Tobacco......................................... f 23) Mineral Products......................... 3,5*63 Lumber and Timber................... 102 Other Forest Products............... Manufactures............................... 212 105 2,890 1.164 All others including L.C.L......... 2,579 2.608 14,932 16*6.34 I <29) Total.................................... 12.215 12.402 186.701 195.708| (I 87' (9.007) The freight revenue car loading statistics for four weeks ending De cember 26, 1936, as compared with the same period of 1935 are given below: SUMMARY Week ending Deccmbcrl 5.... 2,104 Week ending December 12. . .. 2,951 Week ending Dcccmbei 19.. .. 4,025 Week ending December 26,... 3,132 3,396 3,158 3,582 2,266 29,793 44,33.' 63,581 48,319 35,802 (1.292) (26,955) (3,986) 8,742 13,192 Total................................... 12,215 12.4021 186,70’ 195,708 (187) (9.007) NOTE:—1‘igurcs in parenthesis indicate decrease. Consul General (Continued from page 44) 2nd only to Germany. It has the good fortune to be the one country in the world which possesses within its boundaries an adequate supply of all three of the essentials of steel making—iron ore, good coking coal and manganese. It is also among the great powers in possessing an adequate supply of chromium, which is likewise of con siderable importance in steel. Certain other of Russia’s recently-developed industries are of strategic importance. The chemical industry has received especial attention in the 2nd FiveYear Plan, and is believed to be nearly adequate. The U.S.S.R. leads the world in the production of tractors—a fact of great significance in consid ering the relative effectiveness of a mechanised army. Automobile production has grown many fold in the past 5'years.” With apparently no imperialistic ambitions, as a democracy Russia undoubtedly will be inter ested in the maintenance of the stains quo in the Client. Here is another constitutional democ racy—the Philippines. Are they to be big brother and little sister in the future alignment of Oriental powers? Shipping Review (Continued from page 41) The following figures show the number of passengers departing from the Philippines during November, 1936: Interl'irst mediate Third China and Japan................. Honolulu. ............................ 94 1 92 6 107 8 Pacific Coast....................... 36 17 11 Europe via America........... 2 2 0 Strait Settlement and Dutch East Indies....................... 19 4 0 Europe end Mediterranean ports beyond Colombo.. . 49 1 8 Australia 6 0 1 America via Suez................ 0 0 0 Total for November, 1936.. 207 122 135 Total for October, 1936 .... 168 152 207 Total for November, 1935.. 182 135 165 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Kerr Steamship Co., Inc. General Agents “SILVER FLEET” Express Freight Services Philippines-New York-Boston Philippines-Pacific Coast (Direct) Roosevelt Steamship Agency Agents Chaco Bldg. Phone 2-14-20 Manila, P. I. P. O. Box 1394 Telephone 22070 J. A. STIVER Attorney-At-Law—Notary Public Certified Public Accountant Adminiitration of Bstatee Receiverships Investments Collections Income Tax 121 Real, Intramuros Manila, P. I. Philippines Cold Stores Wholesale and Retail Dealers in American and Australian Refrigerated Produce STORES AND OFFICES Calle Echague Manila, P. I. ft & M * CHINA BANKING CORPORATION MANILA, P. I. Domestic and Foreign Banking of Every Description AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOURNAL P. O. Box 1638 — Manila — 180 David RATES Philippines - - - P4.00 per year United States - - $ 2.00 ,, ,, Foreign Countries - S 3.00 ,, ,, IN RESPONDING TO ADVERTISEMENTS PLEASE MENTION THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOURNAL