Ports and port technology in Japan

Brabo Group has been a pioneer and frontrunner in participatory entrepreneurship since 1931. The Port of Antwerp is a world in itself. Very few outsiders know what really goes on in Europe’s second largest port. Everyone is familiar with the classic picture of ships coming and going to load and unload goods.

Briese Schiffahrt offers a variety of complex transportation solutions to customers out of one hand, thanks to its global network of subsidiaries, partners and agents. Briese Schiffahrt’s fleet size and its variety of vessel types caters for a complete range of market requirements. High safety standards, state-of-the-art equipment, qualified and well-trained crews, and the low average age of vessels are the building blocks of Briese Schiffahrt.

Bröderna Aa is a pioneer in the construction of fast ferries made of carbon fibre composites. The shipyard is located in Hyen on the west coast of Norway and employs 170 skilled workers. The company is known for pioneering the use of composite materials for fast ferry applications, first with fibreglass composites in the 1970s and today with carbon fibre composites.

BunkerTrace is the only company in the shipping sector able to track and trace bunker fuels with 100% accuracy. They add non-invasive molecular markers to fuels to provide evidence of origin, authenticity, and quality and digitalise the bunker supply chain to give actionable insights for reporting and compliance.

Founded under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce in 1933 as a neutral, non-profit, international organisation, the Bureau International des Containers' (BIC) mission is to enable efficiency in container transportation while promoting safety, security, standardization and sustainability.

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited owns the ferries, ports and harbours and infrastructure necessary for vital ferry services serving the West Coast of Scotland, Clyde Estuary and the Northern Isles. They are wholly owned by the Scottish Government with Scottish Ministers the sole shareholders. The Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited Board have an executive management team and supporting staff at headquarters in Port Glasgow.

Cammell Laird is one of the most famous names in the British shipping and maritime industry. The company was founded in 1828 and is based on the River Mersey in the Liverpool City Region on the west coast of Britain. The company’s Birkenhead site expands across 130 acres and includes four dry docks, a large modular construction hall and extensive covered workshops. The company offers cutting edge marine engineering services.

Casper Group Ltd have evolved into a nationwide group whilst maintaining their independent spirit. They are immensely proud of their maritime heritage. The diversity and depth of their services reflect 150 years of Casper Group’s expertise, progressive thinking and hands-on approach.

CCU International are globally renowned providers of Carbon Capture, Carbon Utilisation, and Environmental Technology solutions. They provide systems to capture CO2 from 300kg/day to 100’s tonnes/day. They provide systems that process the captured CO2 which can be re-used in industrial processes by converting it into, for example, plastics, concrete, or biofuel.

CFL intermodal, a subsidiary of CFL multimodal, is a combined rail-road transport operator. CFL intermodal develops a network of combined trains that connects the main European economic centers and allows the transport of all types of ITU by rail (prehensile and non-prehensile semi-trailers, containers and swap bodies).

CG Logistics Pvt. Ltd. is a globally renowned company in the field of global aviation logistics & freight forwarding solutions across industries. Their mission is to provide value-added services for logistics to customers around the world.

Charts International (The Tyneside) is the appointed British Admiralty and South African Navy Hydrographic Office distributor in South Africa. They are also the official distributor of the International Maritime Organisation and International Telecommunications Union.

Founded in 1956, China Classification Society (CCS) is headquartered in Beijing and is a full member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). CCS provides classification services to ships, offshore installations and related industrial products by furnishing world-leading technical rules and standards.

China International Marine Containers Ltd. (CIMC) is a globally renowned supplier of logistics and energy equipment, headquartered in Shenzhen of China. CIMC is dedicated to supplying high-quality and reliable equipment and services, including containers, vehicles, energy, chemical and food equipment, offshore, logistics services, airport facilities, etc.

China Merchant Heavy Industries (CMHI) is a renowned Central state-owned enterprise based in Hong Kong, under direct supervision of State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council. The CMHI is a conglomerate with three business platforms of non-financial industries, financial services, investment and capital operation.

The team at Clean Ocean Coatings revolutionises the commercial shipping industry - with its brand new and innovative coating solution. The environmentally friendly coating not just eliminates microplastics but also offers huge saving potentials for owners and shipping companies.

CLIA UK & Ireland are leaders and innovators in responsible tourism and offer the best way for travellers to experience the world. They are the leading cruise training body in Europe, delivering award-winning training, seminars and events to the UK and European travel trade.

Clipper Group is a globally renowned ship operator, ship owner, pool manager and specialist in steel services. Clipper Group is a family-held international shipping group dedicated to global dry bulk shipping via Clipper Bulk and ro-ro services on the Irish Sea via Seatruck Ferries.

Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) is a privately owned company, based in Antwerp, Belgium and with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Brentwood and Hamburg. At present CMB is active in the marine sector areas of dry bulk shipping — Bocimar, container shipping — Delphis, chemical tankers — Bochem, innovation and development - CMB.TECH, Crew Transfer Vessels (CTWs) - Windcat Workboats, real estate - Reslea and Maritime Campus Antwerp.

Compass Maritime is an Irish owned, shipping company. Independent freight forwarder and one of the major Irish shipping companies based between Dublin Port & Dublin Airport in Ireland. They provide a comprehensive and competitively priced shipping package to specifically suit export / import freight and shipping requirements.

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore Co., Ltd. (DSIC Offshore) is located at the bay of Dalian with very good land and sea transportation access. It is a prime contractor company specialized in offshore engineering, construction, repair and conversion. Its main business covers jack-up/semi-sub drilling/production platform, drilling ship, FPSO, wind turbine installation vessel and other fixed and floating drilling or oil and gas production .

Davie is more than just Canada’s largest shipbuilder; it is more than just a shipbuilder. Davie provides a wide range of products and services to several different industries where it leverages its high-capacity fabrication capabilities for complex, engineered solutions. With pioneering excellence spanning two centuries, Davie is an integral part of Canada’s rich maritime heritage and its bright future.

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is focused on the energy portfolio from the former Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), in the United Kingdom (UK) government.

Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair utilizes years of experience and knowledge to meet the needs of an ever-expanding industry to provide shipbuilding, dry-docking and related services. Headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania, Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair offers affordable, quality service that meets the highest maritime industry standards, and its commitment to the customer is unmatched.

Founded by Denis Francis Doyle in 1886 in Cork, DSG has transformed from a small stevedoring operation to an organisation that wants to improve the opportunities, businesses and lives of those connected to it. Having established themselves on the quays in Cork, where they still operate to this day, DSG has remained true to that core by focusing on building their business in areas which they have the experience and skill to better serve customers.

DP World (Drydocks World) are a globally renowned provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Their comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

Dublin Stevedores Ltd. is a fully Irish owned family business with a tradition dating as far back as 200 years in Dublin Port. They are an independent operator within the port, providing long term contracts to the multinationals and are favoured by most independent shipping and forwarding agents.

Echandia is powering a new era. Maritime is being electrified and Echandia is part of the solution. Echandia Group AB is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden with a fuel cell arm and R&D in Canada. Echandia develops heavy-duty LTO battery systems and integrated fuel cell solutions for applications in maritime and industrial use.

Established in 2015, Edda Wind is a provider of purpose-built Service Operation Vessels (SOV) and Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV) to the global offshore wind market. Their vessels accommodate wind turbine technicians and provide services during the commissioning and operation of offshore wind farms.

Eidesvik owns and operates a world-wide fleet of purpose-built vessels, providing services to the offshore supply, subsea, offshore wind, and seismic markets.

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