Telenor Satellite, in partnership with Intelsat, launched a new era for satellite communications by becoming the first commercial satellite operators to perform in-orbit servicing of an active satellite in geosynchronous orbit.

Space Logistics (a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman) was contracted to deploy its Mission Extension Vehicle MEV-2 to prolong the operational life of THOR 10-02/ Intelsat 10-02 for up to five years.

World Ocean Council (WOC) Supports Thetius’ Call for Proposals from Startups and SMEs to Improve Life at Sea for Mariners

In partnership with Inmarsat and Shell Shipping and Maritime, Thetius has launched an Innovation Challenge in search for novel solutions to improve crew safety and welfare. Applications close on 16 September.

Origin Logistics continues their regular boat shipments, this time, Origin Logistics’ team in Izmır was on duty. They recently shipped a boat from İzmir, Turkey to Ashod, Israel. The dimensions of the boat was 11m in length, 3.2m in width, 2.5m in height and overall weight of 6,000 kgs.

The challenging part was the securing and lashing. Their team handled the product very smoothly and took all necessary cautions for a secure voyage of the boat. The

tarpauling, lashing of items, and the dunnaging process was managed by Origin Logistics’ team with success.

AON member, Jatco Freight Services LLC, arranged the transportation of machinery for mechanical appliances from Abu Dhabi to Jebel Ali port for shipment going to Romania with escort. They took the responsibility all passing all the required approval from the authorities. The shipment was carried out an a 40’ Flat rack. We congratulate Jatco Freight on a job well done.

Kaunas Airport, which in the past years has been heavily expanding its infrastructure for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) activities, has acquired two brand-new fire rescue vehicles. Similar models are in use at some of the world's busiest airports.

Reviewing the aviation statistics of July, Lithuanian Airports recorded that the recovery of passenger flows in Lithuania takes place a bit quicker than generally in Europe. Almost 168 thousand passengers travelled via the three airports of the country within the last month of July (while in June – 42.6 thousand).

The first floating heavy-lift offshore installation vessel to be built in Taiwan, the 216.5m-long Green Jade, is to be classed by ABS. The vessel, ordered by CDWE, a joint venture between Taiwan’s CSBC and Belgium marine engineering group DEME, will be built at CSBC in Taiwan and deployed in the region’s offshore wind sector.

The two Super Eco 2700 containerships China’s Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard is building for Singapore-headquartered X-Press Feeders have launched with a complete water lubricated propeller shaft arrangement supplied by Thordon Bearings.

With increasing volumes of LCL cargo being experienced on its LCL and FCL rail freight services between China and Europe, the U-Freight Group has added a second consolidation centre in the People’s Republic.

XLP member, Star Shipping Pakistan, recently carried out an inspection survey of ten OOG Girders ranging from 24 meters to 29 meters long during the first week of August, 2020.

World Ocean Council Encourages Industry Participation in Study of Ocean
Measurement, Observation and Forecasting Business Activity in U.S.

The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are calling for input from businesses who provide infrastructure or products that support or conduct ocean observation and measurement by participating in the Ocean Enterprise Study 2020.

Recently, Multitrade Spain S.L. successfully loaded a complete tramway onto their own 34 meters and 111’ roll trailer equipped with rail tracks, which allowed for the transfer of rolling stock cargo without lifting.

Education leaders around the world discuss the future of maritime education
President Doumbia-Henry: "Distance learning is a useful modality which helps achieve UN's Sustainable Development Goals"

• air cargo forum Miami –powered by TIACA –and transport logistic Americas 2020 cancelled
• New format “2 plus 2”in autumn 2021 to bring the air cargo and supply chain management community together –2 days conference & 2 days inside innovation “California here we come”
• next air cargo forum Miami& transport logistic Americas–exhibition and conference will be held November 8-10, 2022 at the Miami Beach Convention Center

August 6, 2020 | Since March, when the Corona pandemic brought a halt toevents in Germany and across Europe, the Sales Team at Messe München Locations has been working tirelessly on acquiring new customers for the future. And one thing is clear: Interest in holding events at the venues of Messe München over the coming years continues to be very strong.