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Sealing 1st commercial deal between Egypt, Ghana under the umbrella of AfCFTA
Egyptian Trade and Industry Minister Ahmed Samir said that the initiative to implement the first commercial deal (exporting food products from Egypt to Ghana) falls within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This was announced by the minister in his speech during his virtual participation in…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Maersk offers environmentally friendly rail solution for Spanish reefer exports
Madrid – Sealand – A Maersk Company, subsidiary of Maersk and specialised on Intra-European logistics, is launching a new rail product from Spain to UK especially designed for temperature sensitive cargo like fruits and vegetables. The new transport option is tailored for Spanish fresh produce, has flexible capacity and will…
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Søren Leth Johannsen : A new MCI CEO
Copenhagen – Maersk Container Industry (MCI), a leading manufacturer of refrigerated containers and a subsidiary of A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), announces that current CCO Søren Leth Johannsen will take over as new CEO of the company in November. He will replace Sean Fitzgerald who has decided to step down…
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