A comprehensive thruster solution from the technology group Wärtsilä will enable Netherlands based Boskalis to convert an existing hull to create the crane vessel Bokalift 2. In addition to addressing the technical challenges imposed by the project, Wärtsilä has also committed to meeting a demanding delivery schedule for the equipment. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in December 2019.

Record number of registrants yield high expectations, indicating that tomorrow’s fifth annual edition will reinforce its status as the region’s most effective way to win new project cargo business

Presenting the latest smart education programs and capabilities through its advanced laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art simulators and digital virtual training systems

On the occasion of the European Shipping Week, ECSA - the European Community Shipowners'  Associations - has launched its position paper in response to the EU Green Deal proposed by the new European Commission.

·         Despite a strong sense of social responsibility, persistent barriers prevent mobility and logistics operators investing more in safety 

·         IRU report identifies four areas to boost safety investment: culture and awareness, business incentives, training and certification, and international standards

AASTS’s leadership seeks to motivate first-batch students to excel educationally and academically to be role models for the large numbers of students who showed great interest to enrol in the Academy during the International Education Show in Sharjah

The event was hosted by MEP Ismail Ertug, and featured as speakers key figures in EU transport and employment including the Commissioner for Employment, Mr Nicolas Schmit, Chair of the EP TRAN Committee, Ms Karima Delli, and Director General of DG Move, Mr Henrik Hololei.

European Shipping Week 2020 opens with the latest figures on European shipping

The European Shipping Week 2020 - the biggest shipping event in Brussels and the flagship event of ECSA - opens today with the release of the latest figures on European shipping by Oxford Economics.

Over the past few years, a small country's success story in the fintech sector has been in the spotlight of not only Lithuanian, but also global business news portals. Aside from the commonly sided benefits of such publicity, including the substantial increase foreign investors' attention, such success stories have another powerful effect. They inspire local businesses and governments to apply good practices in other areas that operate and develop under similar market conditions. In Lithuania's case, that area is Smart Energy.

Solidifying 2020 with significant collaborations

The deal strengthens ties between two neighboring nations, and will enable HSM to better serve the needs of the KSA during a time in which an increase in O&G activity is expected to emerge

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply Hybrid Scrubber system packages, specially customized to meet the specific needs of two cruise vessels. The ships are owned and operated by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL).

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) notes that the implementation timetable on the new computer system that will replace an existing system used for processing Customs declarations is under review by the programme implementation board.

BIFA Director General, Robert Keen says that speculative comments on social media this week have caused further uncertainty among its members that are responsible for processing Customs declarations and moving much of the UK’s visible trade.

Finnair is adding additional frequencies to its popular New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season. Between April 4 and October 24, Finnair will operate three additional weekly frequencies on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Between May 4 and October 24, a fourth additional frequency will be added on Tuesdays. Furthermore, a fifth additional frequency will be flown on Sundays for the peak summer season between June 8 and August 30.  

Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company, is partnering with PORTRIX LOGISTIC SOFTWARE GmbH (PLS) to integrate spot pricing into PLS’ market leading Global Price Management (GPM) software solution.

The event will further boost the UAE’s strategy of developing the regional breakbulk sector by providing expertise and promoting industry best practices