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Maersk continues green transformation with six additional large container vessels
Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) announces that it has ordered a further six large ocean-going vessels that can sail on green methanol. The six vessels will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and have a nominal capacity of approx. 17,000 containers (Twenty Foot Equivalent – TEU).…
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ABS Approves Pioneering Autonomous Technology for HHI Group
Groundbreaking Systems from World’s Largest Shipbuilder (SEOUL) ABS’ industry-leading support for the development of autonomous technology at sea took another step forward with the granting of approval in principle (AIP) to Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (HHI Group) for four areas of autonomous functions: navigation, machinery health management, fire fighting management…
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LR signs contract with Birdon for new Royal Australian Navy Sail Training Ship
The project will see a new Sail Training Ship constructed for the Royal Australian Navy to replace STS Young Endeavour. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a new construction agreement with Australian shipbuilder Birdon to provide classification services and statutory approval for the Royal Australian Navy’s Young Endeavour replacement. The ship,…
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ABTO EVENTS : BULK TERMINALS 2022 RIGA
EVERY YEAR THE ANNUAL ABTO BULK TERMINALS CONFERENCE offers a full programme of CASE STUDIES, PRESENTIONS and PANELS, focusing on what bulk terminal operators most want to hear about and discuss. BULK TERMINALS 2022 RIGA will be no exception, with sessions covering: Bulk markets Increasing the profitability of operations Development…
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Port of Rotterdam Authority presents 4 future scenarios for 2050
The world is changing rapidly. More than ever, our future is uncertain. Especially now, it is important to prepare by exploring this future. Understanding what the future might look like is important so that the Port of Rotterdam Authority can respond accordingly. What investments are needed to attract new freight…
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EU rules for vessel sharing – reducing environmental impact and increasing efficiency for global trade
To serve as many ports and customers as possible, as efficiently as possible, international ocean carriers often share space on vessels. Vessel sharing benefiting the EU is regulated through the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER), which expires in April 2024 and is now under review by the European Commission’s DG…
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The Cargo Integrity Group of Seven Updates its Container Safety Guidance
The need for increased integrity in the global supply chain persists. The Cargo Integrity Group has updated its Quick Guide to the CTU Code and once more urges all involved in intermodal container transport to pay heed. The multi-faceted group of originally five, now seven industry organisations, produced a Quick…
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General cargo ship bound for Russia disabled in Bosphorus
General cargo ship T-MOON suffered engine failure in Bosphorus at around 0240 LT Oct 5 near Yavuz Sultan Bridge, while transiting the Strait in northern direction, en route from Tuzla to Novorossiysk. Traffic Control Center tug responded, the ship exited Bosphorus and was anchored at Turkeli Anchorage, Black sea. As…
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Still investments and sustainability for the Palumbo shipyards
Hamburg (Germany) – Raffaele Palumbo, head of the ‘ship division’ of the large Neapolitan shipbuilding group, from the SMM fair in Hamburg can enjoy the favorable winds with which his company is sailing, which has the prospect of an even more future ahead of it. solid. “We are satisfied, we…
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NOVA : Still great interest in investing
Rome / Nova Agency Alessandra Ricci, CEO of the Italian export credit agency “Sace”, confirmed that there is still a great desire to invest, the Italian news agency Nova reported. The data shows that exports are growing and the GDP outlook is good while business sentiment is negative,” Ricci said,…
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