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Nov 25, 2023 | 
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From 1 January 2024, there will be a reorganisation of train traffic in the Antwerp port region. A new operational model, applicable to all interested parties, will be implemented for Single Wagon Load. Port operating company in Antwerp Railport initiated a tendering process to consolidate this traffic, and the successful bidders have been identified. Effectively managing the initial and final segments of transportation within the port zone poses a considerable challenge.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
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Maersk has announced the German multinational corporation that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories PUMA is the second customer of its warehouse near Rijeka, Croatia. On Tuesday, 14 November, the local Maersk team inaugurated and successfully handled PUMA’s first inbounds volumes through the company's dedicated warehouse in Croatia.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
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The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) has announced that Henrik L. Pedersen, chief executive officer of Associated British Ports (ABP), will become its new chair. In his role at UKMPG, a trade association representing the voices of the UK’s largest port operators, Henrik L.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
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The KOBC Container Composite Index (KCCI) closed at 1,255 points on 20 November, according to Korea Ocean Business Corp. (KOBC). The index fell 0.55% from the previous week and has stayed on the decline for two back-to-back weeks.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
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CrimsonLogic, a member of the PSA Group, has announced that from 1 January 2024, its wholly-owned subsidiary Global eTrade Services (GeTS) will operate under its brand. Established in 2016, GeTS has primarily focused on trade compliance services, offering customs clearance solutions such as “TradeWeb” for Singapore, Importer of Records, Business Process Outsourcing services, and a comprehensive suite of digital logistics solutions.
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Nov 23, 2023 | 
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"In the first ten months of 2023, coal shipments to advanced economies fell by 17% year on year, as demand for electricity declined and the share of electricity produced using renewable energy rose. Also slowed economic activity and high energy prices affected electricity demand," says Filipe Gouveia, shipping analyst at BIMCO. Between January and August, electricity production in advanced economies fell by 4% year on year, according to data from the International Energy Agency.
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Nov 23, 2023 | 
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PD Ports enhances staff safety at its Felixstowe warehouse with cutting edge technology, removing the need to work at height in order to perform important stock counts. In particular, the logistics provider RAWView has been actively searching for ways to mitigate risks team members face when conducting daily tasks. Stock counts were identified as a key area to implement technology, because they require staff to work at height on scissor lifts.
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Nov 23, 2023 | 
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The vessel Zhen Hua 35, starting its journey from the port of Shanghai, docked on 16 November at the port of Santos in Brazil carrying two new portainers and eight e-RTGs for the Brazilian port operator Santos Brasil. Santos Brasil acquired the new electrical equipment aligned with the concept of a low-carbon economy and the sustainability of the port activity growth.
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Nov 23, 2023 | 
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Ashcroft Terminal and Vancouver Fraser Port Authority have signed a letter of intent for a long-term arrangement about the transportation of Canadian imports and exports. In particular, the organisations will work together to invest, build and operate rail infrastructure at Ashcroft Terminal to reduce congestion within the Port of Vancouver, support capacity growth and enhance resiliency within the critical Asia-Pacific Gateway trade corridor.
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Nov 23, 2023 | 
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The Board of Corvus Energy, a Norwegian supplier of zero-emission and hybrid maritime, offshore, subsea and port applications, has appointed Fredrik Witte as new chief executive officer (CEO). Witte will take over his role from 1 January 2024. Chairman of the Board, Mikael Mäkinen, has welcomed Witte on board and looks forward to the start of a new phase for the company. Fredrik Witte has been the managing director of Cargill Aqua Nutrition's operations in Norway, Scotland, and Canada since 2015.
