To meet a market demand for lifejackets and immersion suits capable of withstanding the repetitive rigours of offshore training programmes, Survitec will introduce its 1300 Series training suit and Halo training lifejacket with Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) at OPITO Global this November.

Norwegian has expanded its Eastern European network with the addition of a new non-stop service between Palanga and Bergen, Norway. The first flight has now taken off from Palanga International Airport.

Tackling climate change is the number one priority for the UK Chamber of Shipping and yesterday (28 October 2019) Chief executive Bob Sanguinetti visited Wightlink in Portsmouth where he was shown their state-of-the-art hybrid ferry.

- A new unit offering tailored solutions to CEVA Logistics’ clients

- Specialist team will deliver and install complex medical machinery

- CEVA Logistics further consolidates its leading expertise in healthcare logistics

In recognition of the make-up of the MaK marine population in the MENA region, MaK Middle East has increased its investment in parts for older engines, backed up by unique technical knowledge

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has finalized contracts with Equinor Wind US LLC for its 816MW Empire Wind Project and Sunrise Wind LLC (a joint venture of Ørsted A/S and Eversource Energy) for its 880MW Sunrise Wind Project.

The Finnish port also took care of more containers, up by 11.1% year-on-year to a total of 3,105 TEUs.

The data analytics duo Yxney Maritime and Grieg Connect are partnering with the Norwegian NOx Fund to develop a data-driven digital solution for automated NOx emissions reporting. Solstad Offshore and ferry operator Fjord1 will participate in the pilot phase of the project.

Construction of a multi-bay dedicated aircraft paint shop is due to get underway at Kaunas Airport this winter to enable aircraft painting activities to commence at Kaunas Airport from the end of 2020. The project is being undertaken by Irish headquartered company, MAAS Aviation which is the third largest aircraft painting company in the World. The company has rented an area within the territory of the airport by an auction and undertaken to build a hangar, where it will perform painting activities of aircraft. This project is a further development phase of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities performed at the second largest airport in Lithuania.

Китайская государственная нефтегазовая корпорация China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) совместно с Китайской железнодорожной компанией работает над подготовкой эксперимента по организации железнодорожных перевозок сжиженного природного газа в стандартных контейнерах, сообщает ТАСС со ссылкой на Reuters.

In terms of transport geography, Czechia lies in the heart of Europe. Its economy is one of the EU's most rapidly developing growth markets. Being only a short distance from there, the Port of Hamburg offers a host of opportunities for transporting Czech imports and exports, handling these rapidly and reliably. Around three million tons of freight to/from Czechia are handled through the port every year.

New Scania Citywide offers lower fuel and energy consumption, higher passenger capacity, better drivability, and improved passenger and driver comfort

• Three-day logitrans Turkey will start on November 13, 2019
• International platform for 130 exhibitors from more than 20 countries
• Focus on e-commerce and automotive supply chains

While applied tariffs in the Asia-Pacific region have halved over the past two decades, the number of non-tariff measures (NTMs) - policy regulations other than tariffs affecting international trade - has risen significantly, according to a report launched on October 14 UNCTAD.

Thordon Bearings has received an order to supply a water-lubricated propeller shaft bearing solution to Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard for installation to MSC Seashore, the third Seaside Class cruiseship to which Thordon's COMPAC system has been specified.