The first Approval is related to the « NH3 Ready » classification of Mark III membrane tanks. This AiP recognizes that the Mark III system, without any major design changes, is suitable for the subsequent containment of ammonia in LNG as fuel applications. Over the course of the AIP study, a compatibility assessment with ammonia has been carried out […]
Thruster manufacturer SCHOTTEL has reached a mutual agreement with Norfolk-based Lyon Shipyard to position both companies for the launch of the U.S. offshore wind industry. Wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs) and service operation vessels (SOVs) are all built with azimuth drives, and these units will need periodic service and maintenance – a Lyon specialty. The […]
Citing advancements in technology and increasing customer demand, Maersk announced that it plans to launch by 2023 what it is calling “the world’s first carbon-neutral liner vessel.” The ship, which will use methanol as its primary fuel, is part of an overall effort to accelerate the line’s decarbonization efforts. “Our ambition to have a carbon-neutral […]
Cargolux Airlines has successfully passed its GDP (Good Distribution Practice) surveillance audit. The certification attests that the company’s quality management system fulfils the latest requirements of the EU Directive ‘Guidelines on Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use’ and of WHO Guidelines. The certification reflects the airline’s strong commitment to high standards when handling […]
Rhenus Air & Ocean is consolidating its position in Germany with the planned takeover of the freight forwarding business of the logistics company, BLG International Forwarding GmbH & Co KG. Rhenus is using the acquisition to tap into new business fields and is making its global network available to the BLG Group. Provided that the […]
It is a floral February for Qatar Airways Cargo as it transported millions of flowers for Valentine’s Day, one of the biggest events worldwide. Qatar Airways Cargo transported more than 5000 tonnes of flowers, mainly roses and carnations. The increase in floral exports for 2021’s Valentine’s Day is a testament to the customers’ trust in […]
Etihad Airways and Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, have signed a Strategic Commercial Cooperation Agreement (SCCA) to deepen their partnership between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain and beyond the respective hubs. The wide-ranging SCCA, subject to obtaining applicable governmental and regulatory approvals, sets out specific actions for deepening and broadening commercial […]
Cargolux has announced it has also joined the UNICEF’s Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative to transport essential medical and pharmaceutical supplies where they are most needed. The project aims to prioritise the delivery of vital healthcare products, including COVID-19 vaccines, to curb the global pandemic. As Richard Forson, President & CEO, commented: “Cargolux has extensive experience in […]
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo yesterday flew to Bonaire and Aruba for the first time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol carrying a shipment of Covid-19 vaccines. It is the first of several shipments that will deliver the vaccines to the various islands in the coming weeks. The vaccines were loaded into the aircraft in the presence of […]
The carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt is experiencing another episode of COVID-19 infection on board, albeit much smaller than its first. Three of her crewmembers tested positive for the disease on Sunday, and they are currently in isolation on board, the Navy confirmed Monday. All three are asymptomatic. “U.S. Pacific Fleet is committed to taking every […]
Servogear proudly confirms delivery of the propeller system, Ecoflow Propulsor to groundbreaking vessel. In January, it was official that Green Yacht AS has chosen Servogear as supplier of a propulsion system for the vessel Hydrogen Viking. The boat, which is a rebuilt Sunseeker Predator 95, will be one of the world’s first and fastest […]
As part of the effort to make the port environment more sustainable and improve air quality, the Port of Amsterdam working with the Dutch shipping company Wilson Eurocarriers conducted the first test of shore power for shortsea vessels at a terminal. The test was carried out on a 3,500 dwt shortsea cargo vessel the Wilson […]
