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SAL Heavy Lift and Jumbo Shipping start joint newbuilding programme
Ultra-efficient, carbon-neutral heavy lift project vessels SAL Heavy Lift, one of the world’s leading maritime heavy lift and project cargo carriers, has signed building contracts for four firm plus two optional new generation heavy lift ships with Wuhu Shipyard, China. This joint newbuilding programme involving SAL Heavy Lift and partner…
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Gianfranco Gazzolo the new CEO of Kalypso, (Rif Line Group)
Gianfranco Gazzolo will be the new CEO of Kalypso, the shipping company owned by Rif Line Group. This was announced by the shipping group led by Francesco Isola, who with Kalypso recently made his debut in oceanic maritime transport: “With over 30 years of experience behind him, with a specific…
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A.P. Moller – Maersk opens the doors to a new warehouse in Bhiwandi, on the outskirts of Mumbai
Spread over 250,000 sq. ft., the new facility will be the company’s fifth warehouse inaugurated this year in India, taking the total footprint to over 2.1 million sq. ft., including the warehouses from the recently completed acquisition of LF Logistics. Mumbai: Maersk India, the integrated logistics company, today inaugurated its…
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ABS Appoints Container Vessel Specialist Christoph Rasewsky as Global Container Sector Lead
Appointment Underscores ABS Commitment to Industry Leading Service and Technology Innovation (HAMBURG) Veteran container industry specialist Christoph Rasewsky has joined ABS as the new Global Container Sector Lead, based in Hamburg. Christoph brings extensive experience in management consultancy for the maritime industry, working with Hapag Lloyd and the Port de…
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A.P. Moller – Maersk expands footprint in Latin America with new warehouse in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil – As part of its commitment as a global integrator of logistics, A.P Moller – Maersk announced the opening of a new warehouse facility in Cajamar in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Located close to the main economic centres of the southeast region, the 19,400 square meters…
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Bahri Launches Phase One of its Fleet Performance Monitoring Center
Center set to enhance operations in the areas of speed and consumption, energy efficiency, and hull performance Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has successfully launched the first phase of its Fleet Performance Monitoring Center (FPMC). Bahri aims to develop the center into a centralized support system that…
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BIMCO Reception for GESAMP delegates
To celebrate the 49th meeting of the Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection BIMCO welcomes all GESAMP delegates and invited guests to enjoy drinks and canapes at our London HQ- a 5 minute stroll from IMOHQ. The occasion will provide an opportunity to discuss…
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CII: what it means in practice and why a workable clause is essential
The way in which shipowners and charterers co-operate will need to change fundamentally to allow the shipowner to comply with the CII regulation that enters into force. How can BIMCO produce a fair and balanced clause that works in practice for both shipowners and charterers when one has to comply…
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Reuters : Transport group CMA CGM launches $1.5 billion energy fund
PARIS (Reuters) – French transport giant CMA CGM is creating a five-year investment fund of 1.5 billion euros ($1.5 billion) aimed at accelerating its energy transition in shipping and logistics, The fund will support industrial production of new fuels and low-emission transport solutions across the group’s businesses, including maritime, overland…
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“Mawani” launches the expansion of Gate 9 of Jeddah Islamic Port
Rehabilitation of the western road to the Aramco refinery to accommodate more than 8,000 trucks per day The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) in partnership with the Emirate of Makkah Province has officially launched the new Gate 9 expansion at Jeddah Islamic Port after the rehabilitation of Aramco Refinery’s western road…
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