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Finnlines named Eco-class vessel MS Finneco II
MS Finneco II, one of the series of three new hybrid ro-ro ships, was named by Mrs Elina Haapasaari, representing the Port of Helsinki. Before cutting the ribbon and breaking a bottle of champagne, she wished that the worthy ship and its crew would always enjoy safe passages. The ceremony took place…
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Maersk Drilling awarded one-well extension for drillship with TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies E&P Suriname, Suriname Branch has exercised an option to add the drilling of one additional well in Block 58 offshore Suriname to the work scope of the drillship Maersk Valiant. The contract extension is expected to commence in January 2023, in direct continuation of the rig’s current work scope,…
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Adani Ports wins bid for $3bn Tajpur port project in India
The new deep seaport will provide direct employment fo around 25,000 people. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ)’s proposal for the development of a greenfield deep sea port at Tajpur, in the East Midnapore district, has been approved by the government of the Indian state of West Bengal. The…
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MSC Southern Africa to attend the 10th Transport Evolution African Forum & Expo
At MSC Southern Africa we are excited to announce our participation in the 10th edition of the Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo from 28 to 29 September 2022. Taking place at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), the event will have over 2000 participants, including transport professionals and leading…
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CMA CGM to enhance its SAFRAN service connecting North Europe with East Coast South America
CMA CGM informs its customers that in order to improve the schedule reliability of its SAFRAN service connecting North Europe with East Coast South America, a 9th vessel will be added into the service, with effect from November 15th, 2022 ex Antwerp. At the same time, the southbound call in…
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Signal Dry Bulk Weekly Report
Prices for iron ore cargoes containing 63.5% iron for delivery to Tianjin rose to around $105, the highest level in nearly three weeks, boosted by the prospect of increased Chinese demand. At the same time, the Chinese city of Zhengzhou has pledged to resume all stalled construction projects by early…
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Adani Ports to enhance Haldia Dock’s capacity in Bengal
Signs Concession Agreement with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Kolkata APSEZ signs concession agreement to develop Berth no. 2 at Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) in Bengal APSEZ will design, build, finance, operate, maintain and manage the bulk terminal with capacity of 3.74 million tons per annum for a concession period of…
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PORT OF LOS ANGELES CARGO VOLUME EASES IN AUGUST
Early Arrival of Holiday Goods, Economic Concerns Begin to Slow Record Pace After record-breaking cargo volume in 2021 and the first half of 2022, the import surge at the Port of Los Angeles slowed in August. The Port handled an estimated 806,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in August, approximately 15%…
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COSCO SHIPPING Kansai Paint Recognized as National “Little Giant” Enterprise
Recently, Kansai Paint (Tianjin) Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING (Hong Kong), has been recognized as a National “Little Giant” Enterprise for the continuous improvement of its independent R&D and innovation ability and its strength in focusing on coating technology and green sustainable development over many years. Kansai Paint…
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