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SITC in partnership with Nippon Express Co., Ltd. has announced the Vietnam-China-Europe New Land-Sea Corridor cross-border sea-rail combined transport container was successfully shipped from Vietnam, and arrived on March 8, 2021 by the New Land-Sea Corridor train. The cross-border business The cross-border business cooperation between Ritsu and SITC is a successful attempt to open up the cross-border sea-rail intermodal transport channel between Southeast Asia and Europe with the help of the...
Blue Water is a logistics supplier to the wind industry. Through an extensive network of global offices, Blue Water provides its clients with a variety of tailor-made services focused on the problem solving of their clients most complex supply chain needs. They are looking for a Regional Head of Renewables APAC that is overall responsible for maintaining, build upon and innovate Blue Water’s approach towards the on and offshore renewable/wind energy sector in Asia. Regional renewable en...
As part of the company’s fleet improvement plan, Wan Hai Lines has confirmed an order of 5 container vessels with HHI (Hyundai Heavy Industries). The contract signing ceremony was held at Wan Hai Lines’ Taipei headquarters on 25th March 2021. The contract includes five (5) 13,200 Teu container vessels with HHI. These new vessel types will start taking delivery in the first quarter of 2023, respectively. Fleet renewal plan Currently, Wan Hai Lines operates a fleet of 74 owned...
There are many reasons why working at sea can affect couple and family relationships. These include financial pressures caused by unpredictable income; the physical hazards of working at sea; time spent away from loved ones; and not being at home for birthdays and anniversaries. That’s why The Seafarers’ Charity has made free Relate counselling available to all fishers, their families, and any UK resident working as a merchant seafarer. Understanding the challenges We un...
To improve the service network and provide customers with wider service lines, CULines will launch three Japan line services, during the upcoming spring season. The new Japan service lines will include Japan-Thailand-Vietnam JTVS, Japan-Taiwan express JTX, and Japan-Singapore-Malaysia JPX. Three Japan service lines will connect with CUL's other backbone network to facilitate express service of Japan-South China-Taiwan-Hongkong-Thailand-Vietnam-Singapore-Malaysia and service line of Japan-Port K...
On the afternoon of March 20th, the "COSCO Shipping Xing Wang" departed from Yantian International Container Terminal (YICT) with her "Yantian-Santos Brazil" Maiden Voyage. This express service has been launched from Yantian to Brazil without any intermediate port by "COSCO Shipping Xing Wang", which will reach ECOPORT terminal within 35 days with full loaded cargo. CUL and COSCO Special Line Service CUL and COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers signed the "Strategic Cooperati...
HMM is pleased to announce that HMM Nuri, the first of eight 16,000 TEU-class newbuild containerships, starts its first voyage from the port of Busan in Korea. HMM’s 16,000 TEU container vessels have been built at the Ulsan shipyard of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and are scheduled to be delivered from this March throughout the second quarter of 2021. HMM Nuri’s deployment HMM Nuri will be deployed on the Far East Europe 4(FE4) route under THE Alliance’s product plan HMM...
Global safety solutions - Survitec has unveiled a new face covering with protective features designed to reduce the spread of viral and bacterial infection, helping maritime workers more confidently follow social distancing rules. Developed in cooperation with oil majors and asset owners, Survitec Protect 360 is a hydrophilic snood-type face covering that incorporates Polygiene ViralOff®, a self-cleaning textile treatment technology proven to reduce 99% of known viruses from adhering to mat...
Following the successful maiden voyage of the South China Thailand weekend service (SCT) on March 7, CULines plans to launch the weekday service SCT2 on April 6, 2021. Port Rotation of SCT: Hong Kong – Nansha – Shekou - Laem Chabang –Bangkok – Laem Chabang – Hong Kong Port Rotation of SCT2: Hong Kong – Nansha – Shekou – Bangkok – Lam Chabang - Hong Kong Features: South China Bangkok direct service, two sailings per week. Dedicated...
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) held a naming ceremony for its 2,800 TEU class full container vessel, YM Constancy, at CSBC’s Kaohsiung shipyard on March 19th. The ceremony was officiated jointly by Yang Ming Chairman Cheng Cheng-Mount and CSBC Corporation Chairman Cheng Wen-Lon. Mrs. Ho Shu-Ping, Director General of the Department of Navigation and Aviation, Ministry of Transportation and Communications was invited to officially name the ship during the ceremony and wished t...
A team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft. Use of SAF on aircraft Airbus, German research centre - DLR, Rolls-Royce, and SAF producer Neste have teamed up to start the pioneering ‘Emission and Climate Impact of Alternative Fuels’ (ECLIF3) project looking into the effects of 100% SAF on aircraft emissions and performance. Findings from t...
Survitec has announced that it has signed an intent to purchase Hansen Protection AS, a renowned European provider of specialist survival suits and protective equipment. Ron Krisanda, the Executive Chairman at Survitec Group, commented: ‘’Hansen Protection has a reputation for consistently delivering excellent products and services. The coming together of our two businesses, through a combination of our people, products, technology and wide-reaching footprint, will bring added value...
Launched in 2018, Edda Wind owns and operates service vessels, which support the maintenance work conducted, during the commissioning and operation of offshore wind parks. “The Wilhelmsen group’s strategy is very clear, which is to further expand into renewables, by working together with partners and leveraging our expertise and assets. So, finding an opportunity like this, to work with Østensjø and invest in Edda Wind, a growing company, rapidly expanding its fleet wi...
Golden Ocean Group Limited Ltd announces that Marius Hermansen has resigned as a Director of the Company. Mr. Hermansen has served as a Director since September 2019. The Board would like to thank Mr. Hermansen for his contribution and wishes him well in his future pursuits. Larsen’s experience The Board is pleased to announce that Mr. Bjørn Tore Larsen will replace Mr. Hermansen. Mr. Larsen is currently the Chairman of the OSM Maritime Group, a world-leading ship management comp...
Building further on their reputation for increased lifejacket safety and pushing the boundaries in search of excellence for its customers, Survitec brand, Crewsaver, is pleased to announce the launch of EXOLOK. EXOLOK is a new cylinder locking system that provides increased security for gas cylinders attached to lifejackets – helping to ensure your lifejacket protection is well and truly locked in. EXOLOK EXOLOK will be fitted to all Crewsaver lifejackets going forwards. It can addition...
Steam will be delivered by the MCS combined steam boiler utilising the exhaust heat and is equipped with an MDO atomising burner. PARAT will also deliver an MVH oil-fired smoke tube boiler for hot water. The system will be delivered with a feed water tank, water treatment, heat exchangers, hot water boiler, pumps and surplus steam dumping system. All are controlled by a PARAT-designed PLC system. The Steam System will be used for the trawlers processing plants, the MVH hot water boiler will be...
Blue Water has completed two challenging shipments for a new build project for a good client. The scope included road transport from the factory to the port of shipment in Spain, sea freight to China, and road transport to the Chinese shipyard. The 24 units weighing 42 tonnes each and measuring more than 14 metres in length were safely transported, and the BWS team ensured compliance with the COVID-19 restrictions in the ports in Spain and China as well as during the entire transport process....
To ensure that Blue Water has the best employees in the industry, it has chosen to strengthen the focus on employee development by expanding the internal "Learning and Development" function. Daniel Frausing Borch This means, among other things, that BWS has employed Daniel Frausing Borch as responsible for the further development of its in-house academy. Daniel comes from a similar position at BBOXX which is a UK solar energy company with offices around the world. Strengthen programme qualit...
Over the past three years, Blue Water has completed several projects in Norway in connection with the establishment of the wind farm Fosen Vind. This is the largest onshore wind turbine project in Europe with a total of 278 wind turbines delivered by Blue Water. Component transportation Blue Water’s skilled team has managed the progress of events and coordination Blue Water was responsible for the transportation of wind turbine components from Spain, Germany, and Esbjerg in Denmark to...
One year after announcing the launch of the Plane Simple™ Satcom Antenna Systems, Satcom Direct, the aviation solutions provider, has begun rigorous airborne testing of its advanced technology, purpose-built Ku-band tail-mounted antenna system. The transition from development to ground assessment to the aerial testing phase aims to validate the full performance capabilities of the Ku-band terminal. Empirical feedback The antenna, which is equipped on SD’s Gulfstream aircraft,...
Neste has opened a new office in Melbourne, Australia. The office hosts Neste’s team focused on sourcing renewable raw materials, such as used cooking oil and waste animal fats, directly from suppliers in the Australian and New Zealand markets. “We established our renewable raw material sourcing operations in Australia at the end of 2019, to be closer to our local partners and stakeholders,” said Stewart Waters, General Manager of Neste Australia. Neste’s ne...
Survitec will be attending the Security & Policing Virtual Exhibition, UK on 9 – 11 March 2021. The show is organised by the UK Home Office for command, control and operational equipment used by security agencies and features the latest products and services in law enforcement equipment. Height safety characteristics Survitec will feature some of their Maritime Operations Capabilities, including the XTP 290N lightweight duty lifejacket, which can be tailored to suit each individual...
For many years, they have seen a huge global development in the Renewable Energy segment in general, and not least in the Wind sector. The development involves the political mandate and the geographic scattering, but certainly also technologically and volume-wise. "We think it is marvellous to be part of an industry where the sky is the limit. The demand on the suppliers is continuously changing - and the market is constantly opening up new opportunities. The biggest challenge is how to keep up...
The Energy & Projects division in Brest has provided logistics support to the shipment of a cooling prototype unit from mainland France to the isle of La Désirade in the French Caribbean. This prototype ‘Cryosolar’ was designed by the French renewable energy developer - VALOREM and aims to provide and store cooling power to isolated communities using solar power. Regular container lines The prototype’s most notable characteristic is that it consists of a 40’...
From October 2020 to late January 2021, Blue Water completed three project shipments of equipment from Italy to Northern China for a good client. The total weight of the cargo consisting of 142 units was 895 tonnes, the heaviest units weighing 162 tonnes each. The equipment was to be installed on board an FPSO vessel (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) at a shipyard in China. Project The project was executed with the local manufacturer in Italy, the client in China, and...
In France, focusing on a new potential - the low-hanging fruit - for a while. It has indeed proved to be quite interesting, and have had to employ additional manpower to cope with the increased work volume. Before Brexit, the British fishing boats landed their catches in Roscoff or Guilvinec in Brittany and sold the fish at the fish auction in Guilvinec. Now the fish must be declared to customs, and Brest is the only port in the region that is authorised to discharge these boats. Brest experie...
Recently, Blue Water’s Energy & Projects division arranged two air charters in close cooperation with its global Air Chartering desk. Transport offshore equipment Unforeseen volcanic activity en route forced them to come up with a successful alternative flight plan For one of BWS's long-time Oil & Gas clients, it chartered an Antonov AN-124 to transport offshore equipment from Denmark to Australia, almost 6,300 miles. Due to efficient coordination between the client’s...
In the world of mining, everything is oversized and huge. Transporting and using mining equipment makes the user feel tiny, so nothing is bigger than the issue of on-site and off-site safety. TGI Cargo understands the mining sector like no other logistics company, as they stand on site and see these machines in action. Having partnered with some of the top mining companies across the world, they understand the risks and hazards and how to mitigate them. Transport mining equipment Thorough pre...
CULines is launching several new routes in March 2021, to further expand its service network, meet the diversified transportation needs of customers, and deliver better services. South China-Thailand service The first route opened by CULines after the 2021 Chinese New Year is the South China-Thailand service (SCT), which will welcome its maiden voyage on March 6, 2021. The SCT is one of the fastest and most stable South China-Vietnam/ Thailand routes For the SCT, CULines has deployed t...
SBM Offshore is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) together with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) for a 26.25-year lease and operate contract for the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré, to be deployed at the Búzios field in the Santos Basin approximately 180 kilometres offshore Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. FPSO installation, and operation Under the contract, SBM Offshore is responsible for the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and op...