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In the second interview with Lloyd’s List published April 14th, 2020, Wrsit Group CEO Jens Holger Nielsen elaborates on keeping international trade moving to ensure deliveries to workers at sea – Seafarers' suppers fed by triple barrel supply pipeline. Local, regional, and global sourcing is needed to ensure food reaches those working at sea, and who are on the front line of helping to keep supermarket shelves stocked. Food supply challenge Jens Holger Nielsen is adamant tha...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the globe, SBM Offshore has been adapting to this unprecedented situation, protecting its workforce and putting in place business continuity measures. SBM Offshore’s priority remains the health and safety of its staff, contractors and their families, ensuring safe operations across the Company’s activities at the same time. A dedicated task force continues to monitor the situation at all Company locations across the globe, on a daily basis....
Maersk’s offer of intermodal solutions for the Russian market is expanding, with the new container service launched in April, connecting the port of Novorossiysk on the Black Sea with the dry port Vorsino near Moscow (Kaluga region). The new service is offered by Maersk jointly with Russian partners Ruscon group and Transcontainer JSC and offers a reliable solution for containers arriving at Novorossiysk on Maersk’s ocean services and destined for customers in Moscow and neighbourin...
On the afternoon of December 3, 2020, the China Shipping 50 Forum, acclaimed as a think tank in the shipping industry, held its 7th annual meeting in Qingdao. As a member of the Forum, Chairman of CULines Raymond Chen attended the meeting upon invitation. Guest attending the event The event gathered top-class experts and scholars from the port and shipping logistics sector The event gathered top-class experts and scholars from the port and shipping logistics sector, senior executives at...
Following the cancellation of a number of global events, including the Mobile World Conference in Spain, ITB in Germany and the Geneva International Auto Show, the DIMDEX 2020 organising committee has been consulting with public health officials and the Government of the State of Qatar regarding the status of the event. DIMDEX 2020 event cancelled After extensive consideration, the DIMDEX 2020 organising committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the Doha International Maritime Defenc...
In fulfilling its mission to provide the most optimised service to its customers, Evergreen Marine Corporation (Evergreen Line) has launched ‘GreenX’ platform. Responding to the need for greater efficiencies through digitalisation, GreenX allows customers to enjoy seamless booking capabilities, in addition to direct access to integrated trade services. GreenX digital platform GreenX has received nearly two thousands of sign-ups via this one-stop digital platform GreenX provides a...
In support of international military collaboration and exchange, the organising committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference 2020 (DIMDEX 2020) will host the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC), under the theme – ‘Resilience in the Maritime Domain - Confronting Asymmetric Threats’. The upcoming MENC edition will feature panel discussions that will once again address current multifarious naval security challenges. Under the auspices...
The Norwegian Shipowners Association follows the development of the Corona virus (COVID-19) closely and has a good dialogue with its members, and other actors about the situation. A large number of people in China and elsewhere in the world have been infected, and more than 600 deaths have been reported. COVID-19 implications for shipping industry Norwegian shipping companies operate all over the world and are thus, directly affected by the development Norwegian shipping companies operate all...
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...
The organising committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) held a successful diplomat briefing session focused on the preparation of the upcoming event at Sharq Village and Spa, which was attended by high-level diplomats. A fixture on the global maritime defence and security calendar, DIMDEX 2020 expects an unprecedented turnout of exhibitors and attendees from up to 80 countries. Event host and attendees Attendees of the delegate briefing sessi...
The organising committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) held a successful diplomat briefing session focused on the preparation of the upcoming event at Sharq Village and Spa, which was attended by high-level diplomats. A fixture on the global maritime defence and security calendar, DIMDEX 2020 expects an unprecedented turnout of exhibitors and attendees from up to 80 countries. Event host and attendees Attendees of the delegate briefing sessi...
The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) held a successful diplomat briefing session focused on the preparation of the upcoming event at Sharq Village and Spa yesterday, which was attended by high-level diplomats. DIMDEX 2020 A fixture on the global maritime defence and security calendar, DIMDEX 2020 expects an unprecedented turnout of exhibitors and attendees from up to 80 countries. Attendees of the delegate briefing session rece...
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...
Bolstering their joint commitment to the development of a secure national maritime infrastructure, the organising committee of Doha International Maritime Defence 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...
Bolstering their joint commitment to the development of a secure national maritime infrastructure, the organising committee of Doha International Maritime Defence 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...
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...
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...
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...
Vietnam’s sea transport sector continues to achieve steady growth, with goods transported by the country’s fleet reaching more than 81 million tons in the first half of 2019, a year-on-year increase of 16 per cent. Statistics from Vietnam Maritime Administration also indicated that in the same period, Vietnam’s ports handled 308.8 million tons of goods, up 13 per cent year-on-year. Changing tides in the global economy could further fuel this growth. Striving to become a mariti...
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,...
Business aviation solutions provider - Satcom Direct (SD) is highlighting the benefits of its open architecture technology, as it introduces an impressive set of new strategic alliances with third-party systems at NBAA-BACE 2019 – Booth C10217. The seamless integration of digital pre-flight trip-planning, into the intelligent data management platform, SD Pro® conveniently centralises flight operations. Flight departments subscribed to SD Scheduler will have the ability to integrate se...
The 11th Edition of INMEX SMM organised by Informa markets India kick-started at Bombay exhibition center with over 260 exhibitors participating in the three-day exhibition. The scaled-up 2019 edition of the INMEX SMM India Expo brings buyers and manufacturers from across the globe to conduct business and be a coveted conglomeration of global industry leaders, key decision-makers, government agencies and key trade associations, to network, explore new business opportunities and unveil services...
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...
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...
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...
Pacific International Lines (PIL), Singapore’s containership operator, is proud to be part of Singapore’s 54th birthday celebrations by sponsoring 102 20-foot GP containers for the 2019 National Day Parade (NDP). The 102 containers will be used for delivery of goods from different vendors to the parade venue at the Padang, and ensuring the safe storage of NDP props and NDP fun packs. Home-grown shipping line Mr Teo Siong Seng, Executive Chairman and MD of PIL said: “PIL is h...