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Member States elect Doreen Bogdan-Martin as ITU Secretary-General
In historic elections, Bogdan-Martin received the majority of Member State votes, pledging meaningful connectivity as her goal. She will be the first woman to lead the UN specialized agency in its 157-year history Member States of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have elected Doreen Bogdan-Martin of the United States of…
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Port Houston orders 26 eco-efficient hybrid Konecranes RTGs
Port Houston in Texas, USA, has ordered 14 hybrid Konecranes RTGs for its Barbours Cut Container Terminal and 12 hybrid Konecranes RTGs for its Bayport Container Terminal. The order supports the port’s expansion as it gets ready to receive larger container ships and higher volumes of container traffic. The order…
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IMO Low Carbon Global Industry Initiative celebrates milestone
The IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 has celebrated five years of its Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (Low Carbon GIA). The Low Carbon GIA is a public-private partnership that provides a collaborative platform for maritime industry leaders to support an energy efficient and low carbon maritime transport system. The group…
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New offices for Mediterranean Sea’s REMPEC centre
The Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) has moved. The new premises in Floriana, Malta were inaugurated by Mr. Robert Abela, Prime Minister of Malta (3 October) and IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim. REMPEC, which is operated by IMO, coordinates…
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Fire erupted in engine room of offshore supply tug AEGEAN STAR ( VIDEO )
Fire erupted in engine room of offshore supply tug AEGEAN STAR at Alexandroupolis Port, northeast Greece, Aegean sea, in the morning Oct 6. Two fire engines and two tugs were deployed in fire fighting, fire wasn’t yet under control as of 1330 UTC. Offshore Supply Ship AEGEAN STAR is currently…
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DMC supplies FLEX Tunnels for two pusher-barge combinations
One more order for the supply of FLEX Tunnels from Damen Marine Components (DMC) Damen Marine Components (DMC) has received another order for the supply of FLEX Tunnels, complete rudder systems and Rotor Manoeuvring Systems (RMS), for two new pusher-barge combinations. The client is Den Breejen Shipyard from Hardinxveld-Giessendam. This…
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Mawani and Globe Group Sign a Contract to Build an Integrated Logistics Park at Jeddah Islamic Port
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed a contract with Globe Group, the national leading company in marine services, to develop a 135,000 m2 integrated logistics park and re-export zone at Jeddah Islamic Port, aiming to boost the competitive edge of the Kingdom’s trade gateway and enabling the national logistics industry.…
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Untappable internet for port of Rotterdam offered by quantum technology
The port of Rotterdam stakeholders will be able to participate and benefit from an untappable,multi-user quantum network for their critical communication systems. Several countries already experiment with quantum communication, but QuTech’s spin-off Q*Bird is the first to deploy a new type secure quantum network that can connect multiple users via…
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Grundfos to Reduce Emissions with GEODIS’ Alternative Fuel Offering
Grundfos leverages the GEODIS Sustainable Marine Fuel Insetting program to reduce emissions from ocean freight. Founded in 1945 with more than 20,000 employees, Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies, on a mission to deliver solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges. Dirk van der Heijden,…
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JCB appoints Maersk as its new global Lead Logistics Provider (LLP)
Liverpool – Maersk is pleased to announce a new multi-year partnership with JCB, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction and agricultural equipment and related services. JCB is one of the largest privately-owned companies in the UK. Under the agreement, Maersk will become the new global Lead Logistics Provider…
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