“New findings show Australian sheep face dangerous heat stress on export ships” by Clive Phillips, was published in The Conversation and subsequent publications last week. I do not wish to draw unnecessary attention to the article; however, I strongly believe a response is necessary. The scientific field that considers the impacts of heat stress on […]
Leading boat launch and recovery systems supplier Vestdavit is bringing new fast craft handling capability to HMS Protector, the only Royal Navy ship dedicated to Antarctic Patrol & Survey duties. The advanced icebreaker, which provides a UK presence in the Antarctic and meets treaty obligations on inspections, hydrographical charting and in support of scientific research, […]
Oceanis, the Hamburg-based digital ship finance platform, has been selected as one of only 10 international startups to join Plug and Play’s ‘Fintech Europe’ program. After screening applications from all over the world and intensive weeks of reviewing preselected startups with the partners, the final group of ten companies have been accepted into Fintech Europe. […]
Halton Group, a leading global technology provider of indoor climate solutions for demanding spaces, announces the appointment of Carola Puusteli as its board member as of 1 April 2020. Carola Puusteli has held several leadership positions in major international businesses over the years. She is currently Power Generation segment VP at Schneider Electric, based in […]
Following a successful testing and evaluation program, Singapore-based Penguin International Ltd. has selected SCHOTTEL’s Tunnel Thruster STT 51 FP for its flagship Flex-42X series of eight executive fast crew boats. Penguin is an integrated designer, builder, owner and operator of high-speed crafts as well as a prolific builder of mid-sized crew boats and armored security […]
On Saturday, the body of a crewmember from the cruise ship Regal Princess was found in the water, according to Ukraine’s ministry of foreign affairs. The death marks the fourth non-COVID fatality reported aboard a large cruise ship within the past two weeks. The ministry’s consular services director, Sergey Pogoreltsev, said that local police in […]
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has entered an agreement to provide Aviation Holdings III with up to three B737-800SF freighter conversions. The first aircraft (MSN 29916) will commence modification in June 2020 and will be performed by China-based STAECO, an authorised AEI Conversion Center. This will be the first AEI B737-800SF modified by STAECO. The scheduling […]
Deutsche Post DHL Group maintained its profitable growth trajectory in Q1 2020 despite the noticeable impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Revenue improved by 0.9% to €15.5 billion, and operating profit (EBIT) came in at €592 million. Adjusted for a pandemic-related negative earnings impact of €210 million as well as negative effects of €234 million incurred […]
CSafe Global, the innovation leader in temperature-controlled container solutions for the transport of life-enhancing pharmaceuticals, has once again expanded their global reach and local presence with the opening of a new hub operation in São Paulo, Brazil. This is the latest addition to CSafe’s worldwide container operations facilities and the first in Brazil. “Pharmaceutical manufacturing […]
Indian forwarder Premier Global Logistics recently completed an air shipment totalling 7.6 tonnes from Mumbai Airport to France via Turkish Airlines. Managing director of Premier Global Logistics, Rajesh Gupta, explains: “The shipment was extremely time critical and we micromanaged everything from the airline booking to Custom clearance and delivery to the site in France, all within […]
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx, processes thousands of medical shipments every day through its European hub based at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. In the past few weeks, FedEx Express flights, including intercontinental flights, have played a crucial role in fulfilling our commitment to containing and combating COVID-19. FedEx Express is the leading air cargo operator […]
The U.S. Navy’s top officer, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, has entered self-quarantine after learning that he came into contact with a family member who had tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Pentagon, Gilday tested negative for the virus on Friday, but he will remain in quarantine for at least the remainder […]
