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Koos Timmermans was appointed as commissioner of the Port of Rotterdam Authority
With effect from 1 October 2021, on the recommendation of the Supervisory Board, the shareholders have appointed Koos Timmermans as commissioner of the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Koos Timmermans Mr. Timmermans has operated at the highest management level within the ING Group for more than twelve years and was vice-chairman…
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China Plans $3.5 Billion Investment in Pakistan’s Karachi Port
Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs at the annual joint meeting of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), on September 26th, announced major investment plans by the Chinese government for the development of the Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone, or KCCDZ. The project aims to develop a modern port city in…
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AD Ports Group and Aurora50 Partner to Empower Emirati Women
Abu Dhabi, UAE –: AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of trade and logistics, has signed a new partnership agreement with Aurora50, a social enterprise focusing on achieving gender-balanced boardrooms in the UAE. Through the new partnership, AD Ports Group and Aurora50 aim to create a more inclusive and integrated…
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AD Ports Group, First in the UAE to Receive Coveted Pharma Storage & Distribution Accreditation
GDP Accreditation against EU & WHO Standards to Unlock New Markets and help Position Abu Dhabi as a Global Healthcare and Lifesciences Hub Abu Dhabi – – Solidifying its position as a global leader in the field of handling and storage of pharmaceutical products and vaccines across all temperature ranges,…
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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority announces details of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project community investment program for Delta
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority on Tuesday (Oct05) announced the details of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project community investment program, which will provide $6 million to Delta organizations and students, should the project proceed. Roberts Bank Terminal 2 is a proposed new marine container terminal on Canada’s west coast…
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Sovcomflot and NOVATEK expand cooperation
Moscow – Sovcomflot, through a joint venture with NYK, has signed long-term time-charter contracts with NOVATEK Gas and Power Asia, a subsidiary of PAO NOVATEK, for four new 174.000 cub. metres LNG carriers. The ceremony was held on 30 September via videoconference and was attended by: Sovcomflot’s President & CEO…
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Expansion of Port Welfare Committees in Australia driven by the changing dynamics of seafarer care
“Australia still leads the way in this respect, as there are not many countries around the world that have a network of welfare committees operating in the ports to actively benefit the seafarers.” London. UK. / Bunbury Port. Western Australia. A vision to reinvigorate Australia’s network of Port Welfare Committees…
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Fincantieri and MSC celebrate the start of construction of Explora II
The first steel of “Explora II” (CruiseMapper), the second of four new-concept luxury cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for Explora Journeys, the new luxury brand of the cruises division of MSC Group, was cut on Wednesday (Oct06) at the Castellammare di Stabia (Naples) shipyard. The order for this class…
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WATCH: New Heavy-Lift Vessel Katori Enters Nanao Port for First Time
On October 6, the next-generation energy-saving heavy-lift carrier Katorientered the port of Nanao in Ishikawa prefecture for the first time, transporting wind turbine equipment loaded at the port of Dalian and port Jiangyin, China. Katori is a next-generation energy-saving ship ordered by NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd., an NYK…
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Clean Sea Transport acquires Marinvest fleet to promote clean fuels in the shipping sector
By: David Mitchell Clean Sea Transport, a joint venture between MSEA Group, Arkview Capital, and Scorpio Tankers (NYSE:STNG), acquires Marinvest fleet to promote clean fuels in the shipping sector. Clean Sea Transport announces that it has acquired 100% of the shares in Marinvest AB and its managed fleet consisting of…
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