2024-12-13
BPO Board met last week in Rostock and discussed planned changes in the financing of Transport Infrastructure in EU. These changes have been reviled by the new European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen.
Conidia Opens R&D Laboratory at Surrey Research Park to Advance Fuel Testing and Microbial Research
RINA, a global leader in inspection, certification, and engineering consultancy services, has been awarded a contract by PETRONAS CCS Solutions Sdn Bhd (“PCCSS”) to carry out a pre-FEED (preliminary front-end engineering design) study for a groundbreaking carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Malaysia. This major development is a key step in supporting the country’s efforts towards achieving net-zero emissions.
2024-12-11
Viking Cinderella and Gabriella will make a total of five cruises from Helsinki to Visby next summer. Cruise guests can easily experience the medieval town of Visby as well as other parts of the island of Gotland since they can take their car on board. Visby was a big favourite for Viking Line last summer, and there is also brisk demand for the 2025 summer season.
Bonn, 11 December 2024 - BlueBox Systems, one of the leading developers of intelligent freight tracking solutions, has further developed its BlueBoxCargo tracking platform. The new features include the tracking of CO₂ emissions for sea freight, simplified shipment registration for smaller customers and extended analysis options that further optimize decision-making for customers. This includes, for example, a new routing function for air freight customers. The enhancements give customers access to even more precise and comprehensive data and make the platforms even easier and more flexible to use – even for smaller companies.
UNESCO’s groundbreaking environmental DNA programme has mapped nearly 4,500 marine species across 21 World Heritage sites around the world, providing new key data and a revolutionary method for stronger ocean protection in an era of rapid climate disruption.
Thordon Bearings has delivered COMPAC water-lubricated propeller shaft and SXL rudder bearings to replace oil- and grease- lubricated bearings onboard McKeil Marine’s bulk carrier Northern Venture as part of a major refurbishment project.
The Council of the European Union’s adoption of its general approaches on passenger rights enforcement and multimodal journey regulation marks a significant step forward in safeguarding passengers and supporting operators. IRU welcomes, in particular, the clarification of the scope and the realistic extension of reimbursement deadlines. However, critical gaps remain, including the need to consider the unique position of small enterprises and set clearer rules on intermediary liability.
The European Parliament has advanced the CountEmissionsEU proposal, setting the stage for trilogue negotiations, recognising road transport needs, especially for SMEs.
The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has joined a financing facility for the Finnish shipyard company Meyer Turku Oy (Meyer) with a EUR 102 million participation. The two-year facility will finance the construction of ICON 3 cruise ship.
2024-12-04
ESPO congratulates bremenports (Germany) on their recertification under the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS). The Ports of Bremen joined the EcoPorts network in 2011 and have now earned PERS certification for an outstanding seventh time.
The Baltic States and Poland have urged the European Commission to impose tariffs on fertilizer imports from Russia and Belarus into EU countries. These four nations argue that the importation of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers is financing Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
The new integrated product offers more flexibility for Nordic fish market customers who export reefer cargo to Asia
COSCO SHIPPING has presented its new product “Nordic Fish Express” last Friday in Rotterdam. The new product will bring more flexibility and personalized service to reefer customers who explore especially Asian markets for seafood from key Nordic fish ports such as Sortland, Ålesund, Måløy, Bergen, Haugesund (Norway), as well as Grangemouth (UK), Velsen and Rotterdam (Netherlands).
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that it has participated as sponsors of the Museo del Galeón*1, a maritime museum being built in Pasay City in the Philippines with its business partner in the Philippines, Rayomar Management, Inc. (Rayomar).*2 It aims to support the cultural contribution to the maritime industry in the Philippines that this museum, along with Rayomar, aspires to achieve.
Globe Air Cargo, a subsidiary of ECS Group, has been appointed as the GSSA for Air Arabia in Poland. This partnership marks an important step in strengthening Air Arabia's cargo operations in the region. The contract is effective since October 15, 2024, for a duration of three years from the date of signing.
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