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Maersk is adding Felixstowe, Rotterdam and Bremerhaven to its ME2 service between Europe, the Middle East and India. The service calls at Port Tangier, Salalah, Jebel Ali, Mundra and Nhava Sheva. Transit times between Mumbai and North Europe will be shortened by five to seven days, says the operator. Maersk will add two additional vessels to the rotation to accommodate the extended coverage in North Europe.
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ABP said on 16 April that staff and facilities are in place ready for the opening of the Border Control Posts (BCPs) at Immingham and Hull, serving both banks of the Humber.
Both BCPs are equipped to handle a range of products and have successfully completed ...
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The World Shipping Council (WSC) is calling on the EU to design policy frameworks that facilitate the essential role of shipping in a globally connected economy and to forge the path to net-zero by 2050 in partnership with industry.
It is calling for work to secure ...
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Total throughput at the port of Rotterdam fell by 1.4% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year, to 110.1 million tonnes compared to 111.7mt in the first quarter of 2023. The decline was mainly due to lower throughput of ...
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Logistics UK warned that the UK’s international trade connections have fallen behind its competitors in recent years, in its response to the ‘Build It In Britain’” pledge by the Labour Party on 17 April
Deputy policy director Michelle Gardner said it was vital that there is ...
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The World Shipping Council (WSC) has appointed Joe Kramek as its new president and chief executive, taking over from John Butler who is retiring at the end of July. Joe Kramek brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, having served as ...
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DFDS has been working with H2 Energy to analyse the feasibility of retrofitting large ferries with a hydrogen propulsion system, supported by the Danish Maritime Fund.
Green Hydrogen can be produced with water and renewable energy only and because of its high energy content, could ...
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Houthi rebels are continuing to affect shipping in the Red Sea but attacks are beginning to slow, says visibility firm Project44. Over 400 airstrikes on targets in Yemen by the US and Britain have killed 37, and it is likely that the persistent counterattacks have ...
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Ocean Network Express (ONE) is offering a ONE LEAF+ shipping service that allows customers to manage their own emissions and minimise environmental impact.
The Japanese-owned shipping consortium will deploy alternative fuels on designated vessels, allowing customers to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions on their shipments.
Customers also ...
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The CMA CGM Foundation has signed a strategic partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) to help provide life-saving assistance in conflict and disasters.
Under the Containers of Hope program, the Foundation will transport 1,000teu per year free of charge to support the WFP’s operations, around ...
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