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Shipping Lines : 50 Years of Hapag-Lloyd AG
In September, Hapag-Lloyd AG is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the merger of Hapag and North German Lloyd. Their joint entrance into the container shipping business was the decisive step on the path to this merger. In doing so, the two shipping companies put an end to a relationship marked…
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BBC : Mauritius oil spill -Three clean-up crew die after boat capsizes
Three sailors have died and one is missing after their tugboat capsized while they were helping to clear a major oil spill off Mauritius. Four others were rescued after the boat collided with a barge on Monday. The accident happened two days after major protests in Mauritius over the government’s handling…
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Shipping Lines : Maersk announces changes in Ocean & Logistics to enhance customer experience
A.P. Moller – Maersk introduces strategic changes that will further improve customer experience and end-to-end service delivery. As part of this, the Safmarine brand will be integrated into Maersk to enhance customers’ access to the global integrated offering. In addition, the Damco brand’s Air and LCL (Less than Container Load)…
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Webinar :Renewable Transportation.. Shipping and Aviation 9 September
Hosted by World Wind Energy Association In collaboration with the International Windship Association and the International Association for Sustainable Aviation Time: Wed, 9 Sep 2020, 12:00-14:30 (CEST). While the power sector in many countries is progressing well towards a full renewable energy supply and land based transportation is taking major…
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Yachting : New Columbus Classic 50 superyacht concept unveiled
Columbus Yachts has extended its Classic line of bluewater cruising motor yachts with the addition of the new Columbus Classic 50 to its existing lineup of 80-metre, 100-metre and 120-metre variants. The sub-500 GT, 50-metre steel and aluminium concept is designed by Hydro Tec’s Sergio Cutolo. The overall design follows the Classic line’s familiar angular shapes…
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Interviews : PORT PRO OF THE MONTH Port pro of the month: Algis Latakas (LT)
Mr Algis Latakas, the new CEO of the Port of Klaipeda, told us this month about his recent appointment as CEO, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the port, his view on the future potential of LNG, and the port’s efforts to become a “Green Port”. Read the whole…
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WMU : SPECIALIZATION TRAINING PROGRAMME DELIVERED FOR EMSA
The World Maritime University (WMU) recently completed a customized, four-week Specialization Training Programme on Curriculum Development tailored for senior employees of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Due to current travel restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the course was delivered online and took place from 6 July…
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Ports :Susan Gardner, senior director of operations and projects in Georgia Ports,
When SusanGardner was offered a position with Georgia Ports Authority, she said the decision was an easy one and she was ready to hit the ground running. Gardner, Senior Director of Operations and Projects, began her tenure with GPA in February just ahead of the COVID-19 crisis. “I was ready…
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Breaking News :2020 WAVE MAKER AWARD
At the upcoming Women Offshore Conference, the Wave Maker Award will acknowledge someone in the Women Offshore Community for pursuing their career dreams, while supporting others in the industry. Last year, Wave Maker Awards were given to women in the maritime and offshore energy industries; Captain Sherri Hickman from the Houston Pilots, Delfina…
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EVENTS : METSTRADE, due to take place between 17th and 19th November, has been cancelled
METSTRADE, due to take place between 17th and 19th November, has been cancelled. METSTRADE and RAI Amsterdam announce with great sadness that the Marine Equipment Trade Show, which was scheduled on 17-19 November in RAI Amsterdam, has been cancelled. For more than 32 years, METSTRADE has been providing the most…
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