Shipping & Logistics
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Three Italian ports joined by a new MSC service with India
Departing on December 19th, the connection will reach Genoa, Salerno and Gioia Tauro The ports of Genoa, Salerno and Gioia Tauro will be reached by a new MSC direct container service with origins in India which will also have other ports in the western Mediterranean as destinations. Departing on December…
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ICHCA : Paper on Seaborne Ammonium Nitrate Safety Published
Global cargo handling association ICHCA International (ICHCA) focusses on helping ships transporting ammonium nitrate to manage risks in a whitepaper detailing guidance for fire prevention and mitigation The risks posed by poor conditions of storage of this common compound, which is used extensively in the Fertilisers and Explosives industries, have…
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Reuters : Landslides cut off major Brazilian grains port, dozens missing
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Landslides after heavy rains in southern Brazil left dozens of people missing in Parana state and cut off access to a major port for grains and sugar shipments, authorities said on Wednesday. according to Reuters. The BR-277 road to Paranagua and Antonina ports has been closed…
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International freight transport insurer TT Club’s latest StopLoss publication
FIATA and the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), provides a straightforward summary of the topic, along with essential good practice advice. While the concept of General Average (GA) is widely utilised and is as old as maritime transport itself, it is a commonly misunderstood process. Its application as a result of a maritime…
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Harren Group completes the full takeover of Intermarine
The future of heavy-lift shipping is unfolding in an exciting new way. With a combined fleet of 50 vessels, Intermarine and SAL Heavy Lift enter the world as sister companies under one corporate roof and ownership. A greater service scope to clients and a larger footprint in the market is…
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Maersk opens doors to 560,000 sq. ft. Integrated Logistics Park at Port Qasim in Pakistan
With its six purpose-built sheds, the new facility makes Maersk the country’s largest logistics and warehousing provider, with a total footprint of more than 1.3 million sq. ft. across seven cities. Karachi: A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), the integrated logistics company, inaugurated its new Integrated Logistics Park at Port Qasim…
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Port of Leixões : An Portugal artificial harbour on the Atlantic Ocean ( Photos )
Port of Leixões, Portuguese Porto De Leixões, principal port serving the city of Porto and northern Portugal. It is an artificial harbour on the Atlantic Ocean, within the town of Matosinhos, 5.5 miles (9 km) northwest of central Porto. Porto is prevented by a sandbar from having a deepwater harbour…
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Maersk flags off ‘Pratigya Express’, a new dedicated weekly rail service from NCR to APM Terminals Pipavav
The ‘Pratigya Express’ pledges guaranteed weekly cargo loading for exporters from National Capital Region (NCR) to APM Terminals Pipavav Port in Gujarat on the western coast of India. Mumbai: A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), the integrated logistics company, continues to design and implement logistics solutions that address the ever-evolving needs…
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Khazaen Dry port joins Maersk’s Port of Call network
KDP is now bookable as a port of destination on global shipping lines including Maersk’s global ocean shipping network Integrating KDP within Maersk’s network provides Omani traders with a unique advantage and a gateway to new shipping routes across the globe. KDP offers its customers easy access to global markets…
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Stonepeak and Spirit Super to acquire Australia’s GeelongPort for A$1bn
Brookfield and State Super have sold Australia GeelongPort, the second-largest port in Victoria, to Stonepeak and Hobart-based Spirit Super for an undisclosed price. Sources told IPE Real Assets the price was around A$1.1bn (€711m). Back in January, Spirit Super had a 51% stake in a consortium, involving Palisade Investment Partners, which…