The consolidation in container shipping continues, with OOCL now being taken over by COSCO – with the usual caveat that we need to see the ruling from relevant competition authorities
Month: July 2017
Global Industry Alliance launched to support low carbon shipping
Leading shipowners and operators, classification societies, engine and technology builders and suppliers, big data providers, and oil companies have signed up to a new Global Industry Alliance (GIA)
New Bureau Veritas rules support hybrid power and energy storage systems
With a growing number of hybrid vessels entering service, Bureau Veritas has consolidated its experience in the field with a new series of notations and rules addressing the requirements of energy storage systems (ESS)
New order for popular autopilot
Furetank looks to EMRI again for an autopilot that is perfect for navigating through the narrow seaways of the Nordic countries
http://www.maritimeprofessionals.net/Employment/new-order-for-popular-autopilot-article-193.aspx
Bilbao courts overseas exporters
The city’s port and wholesale market have teamed up to attract fruit cargo from Latin America and Africa
http://www.fruitnet.com/americafruit/article/172721/bilbao-courts-overseas-exporters
Agro Merchants moves into Poland
Acquisition of PTSL marks entry into Poland, a key gateway for import/export trade flows
http://www.fruitnet.com/americafruit/article/172683/agro-merchants-moves-into-poland
Rolls-Royce to establish open ship simulation platform together DNV GL, NTNU and Sintef
Rolls-Royce, The Norwegian University of Technology Science (NTNU), research organisation SINTEF Ocean, and classification society DNV GL have signed a memorandum.
EQT Infrastructure to Acquire Majority Interest in Global Gateway
EQT Infrastructure to Acquire Majority Interest in Global Gateway South Terminal in Port of Los Angeles
Maersk making “great progress”
Following cyber attack earlier in the week, the logistics giant says it is now restoring its infrastructure
http://www.fruitnet.com/americafruit/article/172677/maersk-making-great-progress