The container operator CMA CGM increases capacity in Asia-North Europe routes, launching two new loops. The French container line will increase its capacity on the important trade route from 1 million TEU to 1.3 million TEU and the vessels engaged into the loops from 87 to 106. With such number …
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Container crane boom broke during cargo handling operations of the boxship Maersk Karachi in Bremerhaven Container Terminal in Germany. After the accident the crane operator fell with cabin from over 50 m height and died. The port rescuqe team needed several hours to reach the man under the fallen container …
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The dockworkers at Port of Callao in Peru started indefinite strike against the alleged unfair treatment of union workers by management. According to the port operator APM Terminals the real reason for the strike is the changes in work practices and modernization of the port and the new electronic rotating …
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Carnival Corp ordered nine new cruise ships with new architecture and modern marine engineering. The ships will be specially designed for the Chinese market, where will operate.Five of the vessels were ordered to Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and will be constructed in Monfalcone and Maghera. The other four ships were ordered …
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The container ship Eilbek got cargo shift in a storm off Kiel, Denmark. Some of the cargo in containers shifted and vessel received big list to starboard. The accident happened in a gale with strong wind and large waves, during a voyage from Rotterdam via Antwerp to St Petersburg, Russia …
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The port operator DP World bought Fairview Container Terminal in Prince Rupert port in Canada. The deal was contracted with the current owner of the major stake Deutsche Bank amounting to 460 million USD. The concession period in to 2034, which option for extension to 2056 after completion of Phase. …
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