Following  theworldwide news  that  vaccines  for  COVID-19  are now  a  reality,  it  isparamountthat authorities give priority to seafarers intheir vaccination programmes, says INTERCARGO, theorganisation representing the world’s quality dry bulk shipowners.

Already on the front line and proven critical to the world’s economy, performance in the global supply chain will now be catapulted into the public gaze like never before. As initial reports emerged in November of a break-through in the development of a COVID-19 vaccines, focus immediately turned to the supply chain and distribution capable of maintaining integrity and protecting the cargo from theft.

SeaCube Containers LLC recently acquired 200 Carrier Pods^™ monitored by Sensitech^® to help address the anticipated increase in demand for refrigerated storage capacity and cargo visibility in support of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The systems offer reliable deep-frozen container refrigeration performance with telematics, data analytics and cargo monitoring capabilities. Carrier and Sensitech are part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions.

Illustration of the FPSO (floating production storage and offloading) unit for the Sangomar gas field development. – Courtesy of MODEC

MAN Energy Solutions has received an order for a total of six compressor trains to be used on the Sangomar FPSO off the coast of Senegal.

Imagine full truck loads with a pick-up in Oss, The Netherlands and delivery in Lyon, France. A local driver moves the trailer from the pick-up address in Oss to a designated hub near the highway. The trailer then autonomously moves (electric) from this hub to a designated hub in Lyon. Rosa Thuis had a critical look at the possibilities of autonomous semitrucks.

• The 100% electric ferry was recognized in the Transport and Mobility category
• The European Solar Prize Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of renewable energy

ESPO congratulates the Port of Ceuta (Spain) and Peterhead Port Authority (United Kingdom) for achieving again EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS). This is Peterhead’s sixth PERS certification since their entry into the EcoPorts network in 2008, and Ceuta’s second time achieving the PERS certification.

Christmas is right around the corner and Brits across the country have already begun shopping for their loved ones. One of the most popular Christmas ‘gifts’ will be electronic products, but as people receive their new smartphones, TVs and computers, ‘old’ models will undoubtedly contribute towards the growing problem that is e-waste (electronic waste).

Norvik - Blue Economy hall bursting with ocean ambition and expertise

Key ocean business stakeholders are joining forces to support Nor-Shipping’s unique Blue Economy Hall as it embarks on a mission to accelerate sustainable change within the ocean space. Marine insurer Gard and international law firm Wikborg Rein have joined as Main Blue Economy Partners, with Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP) and Telenor Maritime joining as Partners. An international who’s who of segment leaders including Equinor, Maersk, ABN AMRO, World Ocean Council, NTNU and Aker Offshore Wind, amongst others, have formed a committee to ensure that the hall and its respected Blue Talks programme are tailored to deliver optimal industry value.

Even before the COVID pandemic hit, hundreds of millions of workers worldwide were being paid less than the minimum wage.

Professor Richard Wilding, OBE, Professor of Supply Chain Strategy at Cranfield School of Management, said: “While the news of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine being approved and plans in place for its roll out are more than welcome, there is still a significant challenge ahead in terms of the vaccination’s supply chain.

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions and Air Europa sign Master Rental Agreement

•     E-commerce and pandemic-affected market conditions require more than 1,500 aircraft conversions
•     KN InteriorChain solution adapted to P2F market requirements
•     End-to-end solution for manufacturers, maintenance & repair organisations, airlines and leasing companies

The cutting-edge ways of reducing emission for vehicles will be discussed at the 7th International LNG Congress. It will be held on the 7th-8th of June in Madrid, Spain, and gather gas majors, local gas companies, EPC, engineering companies, and LNG fuelling infrastructure operators to share their opinions on the subject.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority, Customs, Rijkswaterstaat and Portbase hand out 'Get ready for Brexit' flyers to HGV drivers at DFDS ferry terminal