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ABP : Changing the skyline of the Port of Immingham
Engineers from Associated British Ports (ABP) Immingham team have returned from Germany where they have been carrying out the final factory acceptance testing of the port’s three new mobile harbour cranes. The Liebherr 420s will be arriving later in November from Rostock in northern Germany. The new investment has cost…
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Acquisition of Noatum Propels AD Ports Group to Become a Global Logistics Platform
AED 2.5 Billion Strategic Investment also Offers Exposure to Maritime Activities in the Mediterranean Region and Port Facilities in Spain AD Ports Group today announced that it has acquired Noatum, a global integrated logistics platform with a presence in 26 countries and LTM revenue and EBITDA of AED 6.91 billion…
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Port of Vancouver USA : Community Report, fall edition PDF
The biannual Community Report newsletter is printed and mailed to all property owners in the port district and is an invaluable tool for raising awareness about the port and activities. It is Noteworthy ,The Port of Vancouver USA was established in 1912 and is the third-oldest port in the state of Washington.…
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ITF : Maersk’s Australian tug subsidiary abandons company’s global commitments to protect labour rights
After nearly four years of negotiations between three Australian unions and local Svitzer management, the tug subsidiary of global maritime and logistics behemoth AP Moller Maersk has abandoned principles on respecting fundamental labour rights and constructive employee relations by imposing a lockout of its entire Australian workforce, effective Friday. This…
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CMA CGM : BAF update – Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco Roro services
Following bunker prices evolution since the last surcharge adjustment, CMA CGM SSL Intra Europe will maintain its BAF as follows on its Roro South services connecting France with Algeria, Tunisia & Morocco (import & export): Effective December 1st, 2022: Cargo Algeria service Tunisia service Morocco service Roll, full EUR 1,132/unit…
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Maersk returns to the FMC over an accusation against Hamburg Sud
A furniture importer levels sharp criticism at Maersk carrier Hamburg Süd, demanding huge compensation. The case is one of several filed with the US maritime authority. Maersk is the latest carrier to face the ire of American shippers in a high-profile case that will spark greater debate about global carrier…
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Data Safe House Rotterdam has taken off
The Data Safe House Rotterdam Foundation was recently formally established and the first exchange of information between major industrial companies and network operators is now under way. This data exchange ensures that network operators always have the most up-to-date information on the sustainability plans of affiliated companies. This helps them…
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Maersk opens specialised warehouse for electric car batteries
With the opening of a 14,000 sqm warehouse specialised in handling batteries for electric cars A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is expanding its offering as a preferred logistics partner for the Central European automotive industry and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Located in the Northern part of the Czech Republic, Teplice…
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Container freight rates will hit bottom in mid-2023 according to HSBC
The bank updated its forecast a little over a month ago, in which it estimated that the decline would continue until 2024 The fall in container freight rates, now almost in free descent (-6% is the average drop in their value recorded this week by Drewry), will stop in the…
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Global Ports Holding signs a 10-year concession with Prince Rupert Port
Global Ports Holding Plc, the world’s largest independent cruise port operator, has signed a 10-year concession, with a 10-year extension option, with Prince Rupert Port Authority to manage cruise services at Prince Rupert Cruise Port in British Columbia, Canada, according to the company’s release. Prince Rupert Cruise Port is GPH’s…
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