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Breaking News : The Royal Navy is to ban the use of ‘unmanned’ and ‘manpower’ in a bid to fight fears of sexism
The Royal Navy is to ban the use of ‘unmanned’ and ‘manpower’ in a bid to fight fears of sexism. First Sea Lord Tony Radakin has called for the changes to be rolled out to avoid female recruits feeling excluded. Sources said there was an acceptance within the force that…
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ITF :300,000 seafarers trapped working aboard ships due to the crew change crisis
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) estimates that there are now approximately 300,000 seafarers trapped working aboard ships due to the crew change crisis caused by government Covid-19 border and travel restrictions, and an equal number of unemployed seafarers waiting to join them who are ashore. That makes 600,000 seafarers…
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Ports : D&R -Navigate offers insight into sustainable transport connections
The Rotterdam-based freight forwarder Van Donge & de Roo (D&R) is investing heavily in a healthy and safe work environment for its staff, optimal service for its clients and smart communication technology. This also includes participating in the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s Navigate application. ‘This tool clearly highlights which sustainable…
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Ports : HHLA and Port of Braunschweig enter strategic partnership
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG and Hafenbetriebsgesellschaft Braunschweig mbH (the Port of Braunschweig’s operating company) signed an agreement in Braunschweig’s town hall to begin a strategic partnership. The goal is to promote environmentally friendly inland waterway shipping in hinterland container transport between Hamburg and the inland port in Lower Saxony.…
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IPCSA : Flying solo? Bewildered? IPCSA can help
Maybe you remember the very first time you went to the airport to catch a flight all by yourself. With no parents or friends to turn to, and the ordeal of check-in, passports, security, and finding the right gate ahead of you, you might well have felt bewildered, uncertain, and…
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Breaking News : Shipping lines are using rollovers to bump up freight rates
Shipping lines are using rollovers to bump up freight rates, ‘forcing’ the vast majority of shippers to pay no-roll premiums. According to Cas Pouderoyen, head of ocean freight at Agility, around 80% of shippers feel they have to pay premiums of $400 to $500 per container on the deepsea trades.…
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Safwat : Chabahar is not an alternative to Suez Canal
In exclusive statements to “Blue Economy”, the official spokesman for the Suez Canal Authority, George Safwat confirmed that the authority has been following up this project since it was an idea in 2000! The spokesman for the Suez Canal Authority, George Safwat confirmed that the international shipping route “Chabahar” that…
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ITF : Australian maritime regulator silent on crew change crisis
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) says the Australian federal government has been asleep at the wheel of the crew change crisis – risking trade, Australia’s economy and seafarers’ lives. “When the UK was hosting a virtual international summit on the crew change crisis,…
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Breaking News : 1200 French Cruise Passengers To Be Quarantined In Tunisia
, Tunisian authorities said that all of the 1,200 passengers who were arriving from the French port city of Marseille would be placed under quarantine. This move came forth after the detection of eight COVID-19 positive cases on board the French ship. “Coordination with relevant authorities is underway to mandatorily…
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EVENTS : Cobh & Harbour Chamber of Commerce elects
Cobh & Harbour Chamber of Commerce elects a new Vice President Johanna Murphy who is pictured with the current President Michael McCormack and John Sweeney treasurer. Cormac MacCoitir replaces Mary McCaffrey as secretary. We thank Mary for her service and welcome Johanna to the Chamber
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