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Ocean Network Express, COSCO Shipping Lines, OOCL and Yang Ming are to launch a new weekly Transatlantic service, East Mediterranean – America Service (code: EMA) to deliver a more efficient and comprehensive service network. The first commencing voyage is on April 2020 (subject to FMC filing). The EMA service, jointly operated by the four lines, will consist of six Panamax vessels. The port rotation for the weekly service is Mersin – Haifa – Alexandria – Istanbul &ndash...

Unifeeder is happy to announce that it is adding London Gateway as Hub Port to their UK East Coast port network. They will have a weekly service from Grangemouth and Teesport to/from London Gateway and further connections from this point to Antwerp and Dunkerque. The new service is an addition to Unifeeder’s existing port network, now connecting the UK East Coast (Grangemouth, South Shields, Teesport and Immingham) and the hub ports of Felistowe, London Gateway, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Dunker...

Inmarsat, the renowned company in global, mobile satellite communications, has launched a new video to demonstrate the potential of high-speed, always-on satellite connectivity, to revolutionise the use of digital technologies and remote access solutions onboard superyachts and ocean racing yachts. Remote connectivity solutions onboard yachts Yachts equipped with global, reliable satellite connectivity have access to a variety of cutting-edge applications Offering unique insight into the late...

Classification society ClassNK has issued a Statement of Compliance (SoC) to “PHP Ship Breaking and Recycling Industries Limited (PHP)”, a ship recycling facility in Chattogram (Chittagong), Bangladesh, verifying that the facility is in line with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (HKC).While ClassNK has so far issued 34 Statements of Compliance to ship recycling facilities around the globe, this is the first one...

Bolstering their joint commitment to the development of a secure national maritime infrastructure, the organizing committee of Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) has announced Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar) as a ‘Silver Sponsor’ for its seventh edition, which will return to the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in less than 100 days. DIMDEX 2020 will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the...

Classification Society ClassNK has released its “Guidelines for Automated/Autonomous Operation of ships ~Design development, Installation and Operation of Automated Operation Systems/Remote Operation Systems~”. In the field of ships, research and development of technology related to maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) have been actively carried out to improve safety by preventing human error and improving working conditions by reducing the workload on crew members, and demo...

Wallem Group Managing Director for Ship Agency Services, Dickson Chin, has joined Hong Kong’s highly influential Advisory Committee on Cruise Industry (ACCI), where his extensive logistical support experts will help ensure that the number of cruise ships calling at the territory continues to flourish. Developing cruise hub ACCI remit includes fostering cooperation with locations throughout Asia to cater for ships and passengers Established in 2008, ACCI advises the government of Hong Ko...

FESCO diesel motor vessel - Vasiliy Golovnin departed from the port of Cape Town (RSA) to Antarctica on December 24, 2019, delivering cargo to two Indian and Belgium scientific research stations. The voyage will last until April 2020. Vasiliy Golovnin vessel loaded with various goods In Cape Town, the Vasiliy Golovnin vessel was loaded with 1382 tons of various goods, including equipment, fuel and food. The vessel will also transport 35 Indian members of the expedition to the stations - Bhar...

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announces details of the new Korea Haiphong Express (KHX) service. Connecting North Vietnam, South Korea, and South China, the new KHX service offers improved service coverage and comprehensive port connections for ONE’s valued customers. The KHX service, which will be the first within ONE’s network to call Incheon, will provide shippers direct and fast coverage from North Vietnam to South Korea and South China to Incheon. The KHX service coverage, an ad...

On the afternoon of December 18, 2019, the opening ceremony of CU LINES Vietnam Co., Ltd. and the launch event of the new China-Vietnam service – CVX took place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Over 120 guests were present to witness and celebrate this special moment, including representatives from the Consulate General of China in Ho Chi Minh City, partner representatives from local ports, cargo owners, traders, Chinese enterprises, shipping and freight operators in Ho Chi Minh and Haiphong...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce that it has officially opened a new office in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. MetOcean Telematics shows continued growth with the opening of a new office that houses a dedicated team of sales and product development professionals. Sales and product location This new regional office is positioned to further support the growing customer base This new regional office is positioned to further support the growing customer base, which seeks to further increa...

PIL announces the following enhancements to the existing Redsea Gulf Service (RGS) and Intra-Redsea Feeder 5 (IR5). These upgrades are made following the suspension of the Intra-Redsea Feeder (IRF) route with effect from December 2019. Redsea Gulf Service For RGS, a weekly Berbera call will be inserted with effect from Kota Karim 0164W/E ETA Mundra 07 December. The rotation of the new RGS is as follows: Mundra – Karachi – Jebel Ali – Djibouti – Jeddah – Berber...

FESCO Moneron is a new container ship of ice class that has recently joined the fleet of FESCO Transportation Group (FESCO). On 21 November 2019, the national flag of the Russian Federation was raised on the ship. Container ship with a capacity of 822 TEU will be operated on FESCO Magadan cabotage service (FML), which already includes the FESCO Magadan sister ship, purchased in 2018, and FESCO Posyet universal bulk carrier. FESCO Moneron container ship is planned to be put on the...

Ocean Network Express (ONE) initiated a Global Marine Safety and Quality Campaign during the months of September and October 2019, to reiterate marine navigation safety practices. A month prior to the campaign, ONE’s CEO - Jeremy Nixon, chaired a ‘Marine Safety and Quality Management Conference’ for management at ONE’s global headquarters, where critical aspects of safety and quality status for ONE’s operated vessels were discussed, and priorities determined for ON...

RCL is pleased to announce that it will add Dongguan in Guangdong province to its existing RSK rotation. The maiden call at Dongguan (Dongguan Container Terminals 7,8) will commence with the “Ratha Bhum ” from the 16 Nov 19 onwards. With this change, the new proforma for the RSK will be: Faster connectivity According to an RCL spokesperson “Dongguan will be the first direct call between Guangdong province and Cambodia. Our customers in the Pearl River Delta area have encou...

President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan accompanied the Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis to visit the project of COSCO Shipping Piraeus Port. The leaders and couples of the two countries listened to the introduction of the port operation and development plan, and then came to the roof platform to overlook the entire port. A busy, orderly, and thriving scene on the dock. The 20000TEU "COSCO Shipping Leo”, 14000TEU "COSCO Shipping Belgium” and other large container ships are...

FESCO Transportation Group (FESCO) has signed an agreement on the development of cooperation with Qingdao Port International Co. and Chongqing Longqilin Supply Chain Management Co. at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. By the agreement between FESCO and Qingdao Port International Co., the parties will explore possibilities of launching new services working through the port of Qingdao, and FESCO providing empty containers in Qingdao port on a priority basis. Logistics services for...

Wrist Ship Supply is pleased to announce that Mr. Jaco Hooij will take on the position as Managing Director of Wrist-Klevenberg in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Solid experience in logistics Jaco comes with a solid experience in logistics and is looking forward to taking on new challenges in the Wrist Group. Before joining the Wrist Group, Jaco was CEO of Kloosterboer, a leading business in temperature-controlled logistics and prior to that, he was Director of the Dutch based logistics company,...

Satcom Direct’s (SD) reputation as a pioneer in providing game changing business aviation solutions was confirmed by the Asian business aviation community during this year’s Icons of Aviation Awards 2019, held on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Up against an elite business aviation line-up, SD was named Most Innovative Company of the year at the prestigious, black-tie charity gala event, held in Hong Kong. Hosted by the Asian Business Aviation Association, AsBAA, the awards recognise ex...

Shortly (2022), there will be 20 new vessels joining the fleet, and Wan Hai Line's carbon emissions are expected to be 34.5% lower compared to 2008. Meanwhile, to reach IMO’s target, Wan Hai Line plan to replace 22 vessels with new ones from 2023 to 2030 and these new vessels will be equipped with innovative engine technologies. In the other words, its vision for 2030 is a reduction of 41.5% carbon emission (which is in advance of IMO’s standard) compared to 2008. Let’s go gr...

Wan Hai Lines is pleased to announce the launch of the Korea- China- Indonesia- Vietnam “CKI” service on October 31st, 2019. This new service will help to expand the Wan Hai Lines network by providing a new direct service between South Korea, East China, and South East Asia region. Service coverage CKI service will be jointly operated with KMTC by using 4 vessels of 2,500 TEU nominal size CKI service will be jointly operated with KOREA MARINE TRANSPORT CO., LTD. (KMTC) by using 4...

Dell (CN) and COSCO Shipping Lines signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement. According to the agreement, both sides will, with the firm support of their respective industry-wise leadership and influence, fully explore the potential for collaboration in fields like logistics, digitalisation, AI, etc., and roll out comprehensive strategic cooperation under the guidance of market fundamentals and customer orientation. The framework agreement has laid the foundation for future solid coop...

HMM is closely working together with DSME on the research, development, and innovation in the field of smart ship technologies. MoU agreement The MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) signed by two parties includes: Research on real-time service systems based on IoT (Internet of Things); Design on-shore platform for optimised fleet operation; Development of automated warehousing systems for ship materials; Development of economic navigation solutions. Smart ship solution HMM promote inno...

On September 21st, 2019, the world’s first container ship retrofitted with a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) engine, “Wes Amelie”, received LNG through a SIMOPS (simultaneous operations) ship-to-ship bunker operation from the world’s largest LNG bunker supply vessel “Kairos”. LNG ship-to-ship operation The operation took place at the Vuosaari Harbour container terminal in the Port of Helsinki, Finland. The transfer of LNG between the two vessels marks an import...

Wan Hai is a member of the Getting to Zero Coalition, a Global Maritime Forum initiative to accelerate the decarburisation of the shipping industry. Decarburisation efforts “After being involved as an industry partner in the Global Maritime Forum for the last few years, Wan Hai Lines fully supports the collaborative efforts that are needed to achieve the substantive to fulfill the ambitious targets set forth by the IMO for 2050," says Randy Chen, Vice Chairman. "Having debated the timel...

TSL is pleased to announce the launch of the Shanghai 1(SH1) Service that will provide weekly connections between Vietnam and China. SH1 service will provide an alternative service for shippers who need to move cargo from Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong, Ningbo and Shanghai. The new SH1 service will commence sailing from Ho Chi Minh City on the 5th of October with the following port rotation: Ho Chi Minh City – Hong Kong – Ningbo – Shanghai

GreenSteam, the global supplier of vessel-based machine learning solutions, and Unifeeder, the largest, Pan-European feeder and short-sea operator, are expanding their partnership to pave the way for sustainable shipping. The Climate is a hot topic, which is why we need to find new sustainable ways to create energy. GHG emissions caused by vessels have long been a major challenge facing the modern shipping industry. Shipping strategy to focus on reducing annual GHG emissions Vessels are still...

Pacific International Lines (PIL), Singapore’s containership operator, has successfully attained Environmental Ship Index (ESI) certification for its fleet comprising of half a million TEUs. This is a major milestone for the Singaporean shipowner ahead of the transition towards the Global Sulphur Cap 2020 from 1 January 2020. ESI certification To qualify for certification, vessels have to demonstrate that their emission levels are below what is allowed by IMO ESI certification is an on...

In December 2018, All Freight Services International (AFSI) in Canada and Blue Water Shipping were awarded the contract to transport the world’s first Siemens SGT-A45 Mobile Turbine from Alabama, United States to Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan by Bayat Power, the largest gas-fired power generation company in Afghanistan.  This is the first new gas turbine to be deployed in Afghanistan in more than 40 years, and it will provide reliable and affordable electricity to over 200,000 homes. T...

Wallem Group is introducing collaborative inboxes to its agency business line, in a move designed to enhance responsiveness in communications by overcoming the limitations of conventional end-to-end email. The rethink on how communication takes place between Wallem’s agents and its counter-parties is part of a broader digital transformation championed by CEO Frank Coles aimed at streamlining interactions with customers and improving transparency through the intelligent use of technology....