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MAWANI Announces new shipping service connecting Jeddah Islamic port to Djibouti
The Saudi Ports Authority, MAWANI, has announced a new direct shipping service connecting Saudi Arabia to Djibouti in an important development that serves to leverage the significant potential of the Kingdom’s ports, bolster its petrochemicals exports and transshipments, and further expand its maritime network around the globe. Connecting Jeddah Islamic port to Djibouti, with over 100 containers shipped weekly, the new service is a valuable new link between Saudi Arabia and the East African continent, promoting and facilitating intra-regional trade and enhancing opportunities…
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From Saudi cruises to Dakar Rally 2022
MAWANI takes huge steps in support of tourism, sports, and entertainment sectors Continuing its efforts to support vital sectors in the Kingdom, the Saudi PortsAuthority, MAWANI, has taken significant steps to enable the tourism, sports, and entertainment industries, the most prominent avenues for diversification of the national economy. The year 2021 saw a substantial increase in the Authority’s contribution to these sectors…
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Container ship crashed into pier, Taiwan VIDEO
Container ship ASIATIC SUN contacted the pier while berthing at Taichung Port, Taiwan, at around 0000 UTC Dec 26, on arrival from Taipei, Taiwan. The ship’s bow/forecastle was severely damaged, see the video. Some 5-7 meters of the pier were also damaged or destroyed. ASIATIC SUN was berthed after an…
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Hapag-Lloyd launches its ninth Quality Promise: “Always Accessible”
With today’s launch of its ninth Quality Promise, “Always Accessible“, Hapag-Lloyd is addressing a key factor of customer satisfaction: quick accessibility when support is needed. Receiving millions of calls a year, Hapag-Lloyd recognizes the importance of reliable and responsive phone service to maintain strong customer relations. Intending to enhance its…
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MARAD awarded America’s ports over $241 million in grants
Grants will help address supply chain challenges at ports The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary today announced the award of more than $241 million in discretionary grant funding for 25 projects to improve port facilities in 19 states and one territory through the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program…
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The North Adriatic ports to become smart and gree
Ports of NAPA (North Adriatic Ports Association) signed a Joint Declaration on common policies and actions to promote environmental sustainability, digitalization, and connectivity for increasingly smart and green ports. Ports of Venice and Chioggia, Trieste and Monfalcone, Ravenna, Koper, and Rijeka have strengthened their cooperation by signing a Joint Declaration.…
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Tanker sank after being hit by mega yacht, Bahamas
Product tanker TROPIC BREEZE was hit in the stern area by mega-yacht UTOPIA IV at around 0300 UTC Dec 24 15 nm NNW of New Providence Island, Bahamas, while en route to Great Stirrup Cay with a cargo of LPG and fuel. The tanker sank at some 600 meters depth,…
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نورهان عمر الجبالى تحصل على درجة الدكتوراه فى طب اسنان الاطفال بامتياز من جامعة القاهرة
حصلت الطبيبة نورهان عمر احمد الجبالى على درجة الكتوراة بامتياز من كلية طب الاسنان جامعة القاهرة وكانت رسالتها بعنوان Post-operative pain after Vital pulpotomy of primary molars using allium sativum oil versus mineral trioxide aggregate: a randomized pilot clinical study تحت اشراف د.عادل عبد العظيم البرديسى استاذ مساعد متفرغ…
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MSC CRUISES LAUNCHES SUMMER 2022 SEASON CAMPAIGN TO ‘CRUISE WITH CONFIDENCE’
Cruise line’s health & safety measures, flexible booking policy, and full experience ashore confirmed for all cruises through summer 2022 The Company with its pioneering protocol that led to the restart of the overall cruise industry has safely welcomed over one million guests onboard its ships during all phases of…
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