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ITF : Unions to DP World: call time on costly P&O mess, sack Hebblethwaite
Union leaders from across the globe have descended on the London offices of the Dubai-based owner of P&O Ferries, DP World. More than 50 leaders from transport unions assembled to condemn the company’s treatment of the P&O Ferries’ workers, and to urge DP World to start living up to its…
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Odyssey of the Seas Reveal the first voyage – Infographic
St. Thomas to Santorini onboard the new Odyssey of the Seas℠ cruise ship. Sailings now from Fort Lauderdale — and from Rome starting May 2022 The first Quantum Ultra Class cruise ship to sail in the U.S – Odyssey of the Seas℠. Royal Caribbean International is setting an uncharted course…
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Port of Rotterdam first in the Netherlands to allocate airspace for drone use
The Port of Rotterdam Authority will start a pilot on regulations and traffic control in the so-called ‘very low-level airspace’ to ensure that increased drone traffic over the Rotterdam port area is coordinated properly. It is the first time a pilot of this kind takes place in the Netherlands. Parties…
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French Kevin Delprat is the 47th skipper to enter the GSC 2023/2024
Kevin Delprat is from Guadaloupe in the French Antilles. 29 years old at the time of writing, he is the youngest entry so far in the Global Solo Challenge 2023/2024. Despite his age, Kevin is one of the most experienced sailors to have signed up for the GSC so far…
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Freight throughput in the Port of Rotterdam decreased by 1.5% in first quarter
The developments in Ukraine and the seriously deteriorated relationship between Russia and many other countries will impact throughput volumes for the rest of the year as well. In the first quarter of 2022, 1.5% less freight passed through the Port of Rotterdam than in the same period last year: 113.6…
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Matthijs van Doorn appointed Vice President Commercial Port of Rotterdam Authority
Matthijs van Doorn succeeded Emile Hoogsteden as Vice President Commercial. In the preceding seven years, Van Doorn was responsible for developing the hinterland network as Director of Logistics. In the past two years, he was also involved in setting up the digital strategy and was responsible for the digital portfolio…
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MUFG Bank to Invest in MarCoPay Inc, the Financial Platform for Seafarers
MarCoPay Inc.*, which is operated by NYK, the transnational Diversified Group (TDG), and Marubeni Corporation (President and CEO: Masumi Kakinoki), entered into a new investment with MUFG Bank, Ltd. (President and CEO: Junichi Hanzawa, hereinafter “MUFG Bank”), and agreed to aim for joint business creation through the strategic partnerships among…
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Eastland Port signs Wharf 7 rebuild contract
Eastland Port has signed a contract with McConnell Dowell to rebuild Wharf 7 into a vital and resilient lifeline asset that will support Tairāwhiti’s growing exports. Eastland Port Infrastructure Manager Marty Bayley said, “McConnell Dowell was awarded the contract because they are specialists in construction projects that are challenging and…
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Adani acquires India’s largest marine services company Ocean Sparkle
OSL has experience in global maritime servicing through its operations in Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Yemen, and Africa Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (“APSEZ”) through its subsidiary, The Adani Harbour Services Ltd (“TAHSL”), has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of a 100% stake…
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