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A.P. Moller – Maersk expands its warehousing footprint in India
Two new warehouses inaugurated at Farrukhnagar, Harayana and Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, take Maersk’s total warehousing footprint to 3.3 million sq. ft. spread across more than 20 facilities in India. New Delhi: Strengthening its position as a global integrated logistics company, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) today inaugurated two new warehouses…
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges first port to introduce GDP certificate for distribution of pharmaceuticals
The distribution of pharmaceutical products requires specific handling. This method is defined in the GDP (Good Distribution Practice) guidelines. Port of Antwerp-Bruges was the first seaport in the world to translate these rules into the maritime sphere in order to operate in accordance with these European GDP rules throughout the…
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In the port of Livorno the state of protesters will continues until 4 October
The president of the Guerrieri port authority reopens a discussion table trying to find a difficult mediation between workers and shipowners With a demonstration in which about 300 people took part that ended under the headquarters of the Port System Authority, the protest lasted ten days in Livorno, the last…
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CMA CGM orders seven new biogas-powered ships to serve the French West Indies
During a trip to Martinique and Guadeloupe, Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group, announced the rollout of seven new container ships powered by biogas to enhance and modernize services to the French West Indies. A new series of seven container ships to enhance…
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China – Italy container freight rates are back below 7,000 dollars
Just a year ago, the cost of shipping a 40 ‘box was $ 13,646 The collapse of sea freight rates for container shipping, visible for several weeks after the unprecedented boom experienced previously, does not stop.Shipping Italy reported The rates, highlights the latest Drewry report, in fact dropped in the…
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Virginie Delcroix joins the Executive Committee of GEODIS
Virginie Delcroix has joined GEODIS as Executive Vice President, Sustainable Development, reporting to Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer. This appointment confirms Madame Lombard’s determination to place CSR performance at the heart of the Group’s strategy. Since 2017, Virginie Delcroix had been Vice President Sustainable Development, with responsibility for CSR and…
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CONFERENCES : BULK TERMINALS 2022 RIGA
The conference always sets the scene with an analysis of bulk markets. It continues with a full programme focused on the concerns of operators, each year offering sound practical solutions for improving safety, streamlining operations and ensuring environmental protection. Given the importance to Latvian and other Baltic ports of transit…
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New European market leader in heavy haulage
Two successful European logistics companies are joining forces: the integration of Universal Transport into Gruber Logistics will create a new European market leader in heavy- and specialized transport. The aim is to become a leading player in the overall logistics market in Europe in the coming years. A major European…
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MacGregor to deliver container lashing systems for Hapag-Lloyd’s vessels
MacGregor, a part of Cargotec, has been selected by German shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd for the supply of container lashing systems for 12 container vessels with a capacity of more than 23,500 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) each. Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) will construct the vessels in South Korea. Hapag-Lloyd…
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Finnlines celebrates 75 years of shipping – new vessels and sights on the horizon
Finnlines has a long and successful history in Finland, but the focus is to continue to develop, do better and look full ahead. Finnlines is the major carrier of imports and exports in Finland and the series of three new Eco ships will reduce the environmental footprint further. Today, Finnlines…
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