Hamburg Süd and Electrolux are reducing sulfur dioxide emissions – Boosting sustainability in the transportation chain.
http://www.maritimeprofessionals.net/Employment/switching-fuels-for-cleaner-air-article-556.aspx
Month: April 2018
World Economic Forum, UN, political and business leaders unite at Opening Oceans Conference in quest
Key political and business leaders are converging at Nor-Shipping’s Opening Oceans Conference with a mission to highlight, discuss and enable new business opportunities for the maritime and ocean industries.
MACDUFF SHIP DESIGN LTD CELEBRATES 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN 2018
Ian Ellis, MD, Macduff Ship Design, remarked, “We are delighted to be able to attend Seawork International 2018. We first exhibited in 2001 and find the show invaluable for meeting both customers, new and old, suppliers and partners.”
Chiquita deploys MCI containers
Some 2,500 Star Cool Integrated containers will be deployed in Chiquita Brands International’s shipping services
http://www.fruitnet.com/americafruit/article/175188/chiquita-deploys-mci-containers
CFMEU/MUA strike at Qube Ports Melbourne disadvantages workers and families
The MUA has called a four-day strike for Qube Ports’ workers in Melbourne and Geelong from today after demanding unsustainable pay rises and failing to negotiate a new Enterprise Agreement with Qube Ports for more than two years.
Shipping Australia supports Qube Ports’ decision not to give in to the MUA’s unreasonable demands and have finally applied to have the old EBA set aside and return to the Award. Our members label this second strike in three weeks as an unreasonable and a...
AEGIS London launches pilot for fine art and jewellery in Australia
AEGIS London is to pilot a new fine art and jewellery product in Australia, to be distributed via its OPAL online quote-and-bind platform. The product, led by AEGIS London’s class underwriter for specie Ian Seakens, will be available initially through Western Australia-based Quantum Underwriting...
Hapaq-Lloyd: Operating result more than tripled
Hapag-Lloyd discloses 2017 annual report and final figures/ Operating result (EBIT) more than tripled to EUR 411 million/ Positive group net result of around EUR 32 million achieved/ Dividend proposal of 57 cent per share.
Notice of Business Commencement of Ocean Network Express
ONE is the result of an integration of the container operations of three Japanese shipping carriers, namely, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd (“K” Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK).
More MTU engines from Rolls-Royce destined for Majestic Ferry in Singapore
Rolls-Royce is to supply more MTU engines to fast ferry operator Majestic Ferry in Singapore. Designed by Incat Crowther, a total of seven new fast ferries are being built at PT Cahaya shipyard in Batam, Indonesia over the next two years.