Year: 2020
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EVENTS : Port of Dover
Some great shots from the weekend at the Port of Dover where we were lucky enough to have Saga Sapphire, HMS Kent and Lady Rose all in to visit us in #Dover Seatrade Reefer Chartering N.V. Saga Holidays Royal Navy Visit Kent Destination DoverDover District Council
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Organisations : Tackling invasive aquatic species introduced through biofouling
What is biofouling and why does it matter? How do ships and other ocean structures spread invasive aquatic species? How does it contribute to Greenhouse gas emissions؟ A new IMO video animation shows how aquatic organisms can build up on surfaces and structures exposed to the sea – a process known as…
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Ports : Sydney Harbour is resembleing a parking lot for cruise ships
Vessels are mounting up in the waterway and surrounding coastline as the port and cruise industry scrambles to deal with the logistical fallout of Australia and New Zealand’s decision to bar many foreign boats. As the southern hemisphere moves into autumn, cruise ship traffic on the famous harbour would…
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EVENTS : Port of Koper (Luka Koper) Logistics & Supply Chain
Port operations in Koper proceed normally The Corona virus is a great challenge for all of us. Especially for ports which are considered as critical infrastructure and must ensure continuous funcioning. At Port of Koper all operations are proceeding normally. We have taken many measures to prevent the spread of…
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Shipping Lines : BOOSTING BRAZILIAN EXPORTS WITH END-TO-END SOLUTIONS
As Brazil prepares for a record coffee crop in 2020-21, we shine a spotlight on MSC’s partnership with Sucafina, helping the leading coffee trader to expand its business across the continent and beyond. Connecting Brazil to the world MSC has become one of the biggest ocean carrier and logistics providers…
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Port Of Gothenburg Remains Functional Despite COVID-19
In order to keep the freight hub open and secure operations so that the port and freight handling in Gothenburg Port will work, some time ago, separate work teams have been introduced. These teams with key functions work apart, all with the purpose of having important competence in place…
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BIMCO: Guidance From OCIMF On Inspection Practices In Relation To COVID-19
The spread of this novel coronavirus (Covid-19) will have an impact on the ability of submitting members to conduct SIRE/OVID inspections in affected regions. This will, therefore, require the cooperation of all involved in the inspection process to ensure that health and safety considerations are always paramount. OCIMF encourages its…
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EVENTS : World Maritime University Malmö 2,051+ alumni
WMU recently welcomed Mr Serge Buy, CEO of the Canadian Ferry Association (CFA). WMU and CFA will explore potential research collaboration, in particular, alternative fuels and future technologies for ferries and domestic ferry safety as well as digitalisation and gender equality.
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News : Posidonia 2020 Postponed Due to Coronavirus
The biennial international maritime trade show Posidonia 2020 has been postponed from the 1-5 June 2020 to the 26-30 October 2020 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, together with all related Posidonia sports events and conferences. “Given the uncertainty currently surrounding our original dates, the international character of Posidonia and the pressure…
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ITF : The impact of rapid and worldwide spread of Covid-19 throughout the maritime industry
The impact of rapid and worldwide spread of Covid-19 throughout the maritime industry, in particular the cruise ship industry, has made global headlines since the outbreak of the global pandemic. The Diamond Princess was quarantined at the Port of Yokohama in Japan in February, dominating international coverage. Last week the Grand Princess was generating…
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