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Blue Water and the Construction division of Danwind Group have entered into a joint venture agreement establishing a new entity Danwind Blue Water that will offer turnkey services covering full scope of logistics, assembly, disassembly and installation of wind turbines. “We are delighted to announce the Danwind Blue Water joint venture partnership that will allow the Original Equipment Manufacturers to accelerate the development of wind farms by offering fully integrated wind turbine depl...

FESCO Transportation Group (FESCO) is expanding the geography of transit routes and is launching a regular intermodal container service, FESCO West Gate Bridge, from countries of the Asia-Pacific region to ports of Europe, via Vladivostok and Kaliningrad in Russia. FESCO West Gate Bridge service The new service, FESCO West Gate Bridge, includes marine shipment by regular FESCO lines, from the Asia-Pacific region to the Commercial Port of Vladivostok (CPV, part of the FESCO Group), then by a re...

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has introduced the design of their eight ground-breaking and industry-renowned 16,000 TEU container vessels, powered by carbon-neutral methanol. When designing these, the company’s ambition was to make sure the new vessels could service their customers in a smarter way, while contributing to their carbon-neutral transportation goals. Carbon-neutral transportation Unique to the industry, this design allows a 20% improved energy efficiency per transported con...

A brand-new transport solution from Narvik in Northern Norway will ensure fresher fish for all of Europe. Accompanied by Norwegian CargoNet and Nor-log Thermo, Blue Water Shipping has tailored a solution shortening the transport time by up to 40%. This Sunday, the first train arrived at Padborg’s cargo transport terminal. After unloading of the train, the trailers were transported to Blue Water’s reefer terminal, which is neighbouring to the cargo terminal in Padborg. Blue Water han...

VANOS S.A. is pleased to announce that they participated in the DEFEA 2021 - Defence Exhibition Athens event, which took place from July 13 to July 15, 2021. VANOS S.A. presented their latest technological developments in tactical equipment, as well as security, communication and detection systems, to 63 official military and government delegations, from 21 countries, in addition to the thousands of visitors, at the DEFEA 2021 exhibition. DEFEA 2021 exhibition With the exhibition having come...

A raft of respected business leaders, ocean experts and key industry stakeholders have been revealed, as participants in the unique Blue Talks programme at the Nor-Shipping 2022 exhibition. Nor-Shipping 2022 Scheduled to take place from April 4 to April 7, 2022, the Blue Talks at Nor-Shipping 2022 event will complement Nor-Shipping’s main theme of taking positive #ACTION within the ocean space, with hour-long sessions dedicated to the future strategies, solutions and technologies capable...

Borchard Lines Ltd-owned Palletwide containers offer door-door savings, for a wide range of export industries. Palletwide containers With increasing haulage issues within continental Europe and the Mediterranean regions, the over 20% saving on door-door costs, offered by Palletwide containers, is amplified by the need to decrease the number of land-side moves. Environmentally, the benefits are clear, along with punctual, door-door services providing all-round savings.

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) announces the official completion and delivery of 'YM Together,' a brand-new 11,000 TEU container vessel chartered from Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The ship will soon begin Yang Ming’s PN3 trans-pacific operation, providing highly efficient cargo delivery service between Asia and North America. To facilitate medium to long-term operation, Yang Ming has partnered with professional shipowners for the con...

To create great products means to listen, understand and rebuild constantly. In the current global market situation, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the severe capacity disruptions, the biggest challenge for A.P. Moller – Maersk’s (Maersk) customers was to acquire the right agility and resilience in their supply chain. While talking to the customers, a key learning was that more clarity was needed on the kind of contracts and products that they were purchasing with Maersk. Whi...

Headquartered in Kolding, Denmark, Tricon produces control panels and electronics for the global market. This calls for wide-ranging and skilled logistics solutions. Currently, Blue Water handles all Tricon’s cross-border shipments to and from Kolding, the company’s factory in Hungary and the rest of the world. Good sparring partner “The employees of Blue Water are always quick to assist if we have questions or challenges," says Director of Tricon, Kenneth Lund, adding ...

For the first time after the COVID-19 breakout, Blue Water’s Aid & Development Logistics team gathered with a large number of NGOs, the UN, and many of their suppliers for the annual AidEx event and conference in Brussels, Belgium. At the event, government bodies meet with the private sector and the many other professionals working to help the most vulnerable of this world. This year, AidEx could celebrate its tenth jubilee. Sustainability Blue Water was part of the Danish Pavilion....

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce the official release of the STOKES Iridium tracking drifter. It is available for purchase. The STOKES drifter was designed and tested in technical partnership with Florida State University (FSU). STOKES drifter The STOKES drifter is a compact drifting buoy that tracks water currents at the surface. The small lightweight buoy is equipped with Iridium satellite telemetry, GPS positioning, and a sea surface temperature sensor. Iridium satellite telemet...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, LA from December 1-3, 2021. The International WorkBoat Show is a trade-only conference and expo for commercial vessel owners, operators, and builders as well as the vendors and suppliers that serve them. International WorkBoat Show MetOcean is looking forward to connecting with partners and attendees in the industry and showcasing the latest MetOcean systems and Iridium products...

Neste has been selected in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the 15th consecutive year. Neste is included in both DJSI World and DJSI Europe listing, among the most sustainable companies in the world. Neste’s performance received the industry’s best scores in materiality and environmental and social reporting, contributing to the company’s inclusion among the top performers. Ambitious climate commitments “The recognition in the Dow Jones Sustainability In...

Water and a piece of the iceberg from Greenland were part of the exhibition at the UN’s climate summit in Glasgow. But how to move this gigantic iceberg piece over a 2,500 kilometres sea distance? Through network, Blue Water was contacted with an inquiry about this unusual task that need to be solved within a narrow time frame. Shipping the ice Several operators were already contacted but none were willing to undertake the demanding job. It concerned a piece of the iceberg from Narsaq i...

Wan Hai Lines Ltd. is pleased to announce its plan to expand its existing service network between China to Southeast Asia, by launching a new weekly service from Central China to Cambodia & Thailand, on 1st December 2020. China to Cambodia/Thailand (CT5) Service The China to Cambodia/Thailand Service, named CT5 will be operated with 3 vessels, with an intake of 1,200 TEU. Wan Hai Lines will deploy 1 vessel, while its partners - Yang Ming Lines and Sealand Maersk Asia will operate the two v...

Urban areas account for over 70 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions, with heating and cooling representing the largest share of energy consumption, so delivering sustainable and affordable heating and cooling to cities is a priority in the fight against climate change. ABB will deploy its complete electrical, instrumentation, and control (EIC) package, motors and variable speed drives for the powerhouse of the heat pump, which will be the world’s largest seawater heat pum...

An exceptional operation was carried out in the Aabenraa Inlet. In a planned operation, a large semi-submersible freighter slowly submerged to prepare for the float-off of 'Magnor', the world’s biggest backhoe dredger. The purpose-built freighter is constructed for this specific type of assignment and can carry vessels that are unable to manoeuvre under their power.  Float-off operation For performing the float-off operation, the semi-submersible vessel ballasted to submerge its ce...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce we will be exhibiting at Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle, WA, from November 18-20, 2021.  Pacific Marine Expo is the largest commercial marine trade show on the West Coast, serving commercial mariners from Alaska to California.  Pacific Marine Expo 2021 MetOcean Telematics is looking forward to connecting with attendees and showcasing the latest MetOcean systems and Iridium products and technology. Visit the MetOcean Telematics team at booth...

A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced the signing of a global end-to-end logistics agreement with Danish Crown from 2021. The three-year end-to-end agreement covers all Danish Crown’s business units, delivering solutions on ocean services, inland logistics and cold chain logistics.   Access to the digital supply chain platform, Tradelens, which is underpinned by blockchain technology, is also a core part of the agreement between A.P. Moller - Maersk and Danish Crown. A.P. Moller - M...

Danfoss Editron, part of Danfoss, has been chosen by Damen Shipyards to provide the electric drivetrain system, powering the shipyard’s newest Fast Crew Supply (FCS) vessel. Known as the FCS 7011, the vessel will represent a leap forward, in terms of speed, comfort and efficiency of FCS vessels. The FCS 7011 vessel, which recently completed sea trials in Turkey, will be used by the offshore energy market, for the high-speed transit of personnel and light cargo, to and from offshore locati...

MAN Energy Solutions has signed a cooperation agreement with DP World (Drydocks World), the globally renowned provider of smart logistics solutions. Effective immediately, the agreement targets common progress in the field of decarbonisation and is scheduled to run for five years, with an option to extend thereafter.   Wayne Jones OBE – Chief Sales Officer, and Gaby Hanna – Senior Vice President and Head of Region – Middle East & Africa, acted as signatories for MAN...

The UK government has selected eight new freeports in England, as a means to boost trade, jobs and investment, across the country. The special taxation and customs rules for the freeports will help businesses develop new facilities and operations, to trade and manufacture goods more cost-effectively, countering the effects of other complications, such as Brexit and COVID-19 pandemic.  Early deliverability of opportunities for new businesses is the key, with Solent Gateway Ltd, at Marchwood...

Xeneta’s Long-Term XSI Public Indices has revealed yet another monthly hike in long-term ocean freight rates, with global container prices climbing by 3.2%. The development follows a 2.2% increase in August 2021 and an unprecedented 28.1% jump in July 2021, leaving rates now standing 91.5% up year-on-year. What’s more, Oslo-based Xeneta reports there is little evidence to suggest a weakening of market fundamentals – meaning there could be more pain in store for shippers, with...

Maersk Kanoo, UAE (part of A.P. Moller - Maersk) has partnered with Danish Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai that opens its gates next month. Maersk will be present at the Danish Pavilion, throughout the six months of Expo 2020 Dubai, to welcome and interact with the visiting customers, and businesses that are curious to know more on how Maersk transports goods around the world. Expo 2020 Dubai Expo 2020 Dubai revolves around three key themes – mobility, sustainability and opportunity. Maersk...

From the 2023 season onwards, cruise ships will be able to call at the Port of Aarhus, connect to shore power and keep their engines running on electricity while the ship is docked in the Port. This will eliminate pollution from ships while they are stationed in Aarhus. The decision to invest in a shore power facility should be seen as part of the Port of Aarhus’ wider sustainability strategy which aims to make the Port the most sustainable in the Baltic Region. Attracting shipping compa...

CMA CGM has advised that in order to recover schedule reliability on SAFRAN service, connecting Europe with East Coast South America, the Le Havre call suspension will be extended for a further eight-week period. Le Havre call suspension extended The service change is effective m/v CAP SAN AUGUSTIN voy. 0EWAHS1MA, starting her rotation in Rotterdam ETS, on October 20th, 2021. SAFRAN's rotation will be temporarily adjusted as follows: Rotterdam (Thu/Fri) - London Gateway (Sat/Sat) - Hamburg (...

Globally renowned container logistics company, A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) signed an agreement, on Monday, September 27, 2021, to sell its reefer manufacturer, Maersk Container Industry (MCI), to China International Marine Containers Ltd. (CIMC), which is headquartered in Shenzhen, China and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Maersk Container Industry (MCI) will become part of a market renowned company in the container equipment industry. CIMC will take over...

Sustainable transport solutions will open up a greener Blue Water. That is why BWS has welcomed Per Jakobsen, who will contribute to the green transition through innovative solutions, internal development, and close collaboration with external climate partners. Creating green solutions “I am looking forward to creating green solutions which are both easily available as well as easier to see through, making the value visible for our clients and their clients," says Per Jakobsen, who...

The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) has announced that it renewed sponsorship contract with MBDA, the world’s renowned developer of missile systems, will be the Gold Sponsor of the event for the seventh time. DIMDEX 2022 DIMDEX 2022 will take place under the theme ‘Connecting the World's Maritime Defence and Security Community’. Commenting on this occasion, High Excellency Chief of Staff of Qatari Armed Force...