UECC boosts use of LNG ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The Norway-based shipping company United European Car Carriers (UECC) has confirmed the option for the construction of a third hybrid car carrier powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and batteries of the ECO class. After the two orders recently signed with the Chinese... plus
A matter of trust in Pakistan ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) recently reaffirmed via its subsidiary Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT) its commitment to improve Pakistan’s port industry. At a recent visit to the Honourable Sindh Governor Imran Ismail... plus
Piraeus to handle 10 million teu? ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The Greek committee of planning and development of ports (ESAL) has approved the Port of Piraeus Authority's (PPA) master plan of investments amounting to EUR 612 million (USD 673 million). The Greek shipping minister Yannis Plakiotakis welcomed the decision as the "opening... plus
Four wings for a rocket ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The naval architecture company VPLP is designing its first maritime transport ship using the technology of Oceanwings. The project concerns the development of a 121-m-long RoRo vessel for transporting components of the Ariane 6 rocket from Europe to French Guiana. Equipped... plus
Port of Hamburg to remain stable in 2020 ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA, Germany) has decided to make no adjustments to port dues levied for use of the port of Hamburg by seagoing, inland or port vessels. In recent years, changes for seagoing ships were already below the inflation rate. Following various... plus
L’Inde porteuse d’espoir ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_Franz_Deu_ohne_Schloss.png)
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La nouvelle stabilité politique en Inde a poussé des armateurs d’envergure globale à introduire deux nouveaux services. En plus du service direct IEX de/vers l’Europe, une nouvelle liaison plus dense vers l’Afrique et le Moyen-Orient, MIAX, a été ouverte. plus
Non-tariff measures affect trade in APAC ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Unctad's Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2019 was recently published in Geneva (Switzerland). The report finds that, while applied tariffs in the Asia-Pacific region have halved over the past two decades, the number of non-tariff measures (NTMs) rose significantly, now... plus
China pushing the LNG market, says VV ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The research and data mining company Vessels Value (VV) recently released an analysis on the LNG market. Head cargo analyst Olivia Watkins evaluates recent developments and trends in this sector focusing on seaborne demand for LNG transportation with an emphasis on China.... plus
Maiden call in Emden ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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After loading a portion of project and break bulk cargo, amongst those a gas turbine of 330 t unit weight, in Hamburg (Germany), the M/V “Paderewski” proceeded along the coast to Emden (Lower Saxony) for its maiden call. The plan was make a quick stop to load 38 pcs / 538 t /... plus
Haropa: people can have their say ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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As part of the preparation for the future single port establishment on the river Seine (France), the ports association Haropa has launched an online consultation platform. Customers, local stakeholders and local residents are invited to participate in the development of the... plus