The winter storm system sweeping across the United State has hit oil production and refining capacity in Texas, forcing refinery shutdowns and impeding marine terminal operations along the Houston Ship Channel. A record-low temperature of 15 degrees Fahrenheit was registered at Houston’s Hobby Airport on Tuesday morning. The deep freeze is unusual for coastal Texas, […]
For the second time in a week, the Royal Canadian Air Force was called on to perform a medevac for sailors. The rescue completed last weekend was a long-range mission performed under challenging conditions. The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Center in Halifax received the call for assistance from an unnamed tanker that was making an Atlantic crossing […]
In partnership with ABS, Sembcorp and 3D Metalforge, shipowner ConocoPhillips Polar Tankers has installed working 3D-printed mechanical parts aboard the U.S.-flagged oil tanker Polar Endeavor. Typically, the parts used in shipbuilding and repair are manufactured with casting or forging techniques. For this project, the consortium used additive manufacturing (AM, also known as 3D printing) to […]
Siport21 develops, Siflow21, a new analysis and simulation maritime traffic software. This system compares different layout alternatives of waterways or port areas to select the optimized option and the resources needed for achieving the maximum operational efficiency. The traffic prediction model built for La Plata and Parana Rivers (Argentina) stands out among first developments. […]
The maritime industry is undergoing significant changes and as this transformation takes place new safety gaps are emerging that will require both leadership and collaboration according to DNV GL to safeguard the future of maritime operations. The classification society I presenting its analysis of the looking safety gaps in a new white paper that explores […]
Gibraltar is working to contain and clean up an oil split believed to have come from a bulker that was fueling in the anchorage. Calling it the first oil spill in many years to impact the inner harbor and surrounding areas, the government of Gibraltar has detained the vessel being blamed for the incident. “Every […]
[By Dr. Ian Ralby] In the summer of 2020, the Port of Hamburg, Germany, had one of the largest drug busts in its history. On June 26, a container arrived in Hamburg carrying 1.5 tons of cocaine worth roughly $353 million. German authorities discovered the large quantity of trafficked narcotics hidden in sacks of rice […]
Dachser Air & Sea Logistics (ASL) has reorganised management within its business units in Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Americas regions. The position of managing director, ASL EMEA has been assumed by Tobias Burger, who is already responsible for the strategic development of the business field Air & Sea Logistics as deputy director […]
Astral Aviation Limited has signed an agreement with UNICEF to support the launch of its Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative for the prioritisation of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic. “Delivery of these life-saving vaccines is a monumental and complex undertaking, considering the sheer volumes that […]
The Saudi Logistics Company SAL has signed a memorandum of cooperation with King Abdullah Economic City in order to provide further support to both logistics sector in the Kingdom and King Abdullah Economic City. The signed memorandum by Omar Hariri, CEO of SAL, and Ahmed Linjawi, CEO of KAEC, focuses on enhancing logistics services and […]
Etihad Airways has become the first airline in the world with all its operating pilots and cabin crew vaccinated to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and give passengers who travel with the airline peace of mind. Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, commented: “We proactively made the vaccine available to all […]
The Turkish carrier MNG Airlines Cargo has renewed with CHAMP Cargosystems for its cargo community service, Traxon cargoHUB. As a long-term Traxon cargoHUB customer of 12 years, CHAMP has aided the carrier with its digitalisation efforts, expanded its eAWB penetration, and winning new business. Traxon cargoHUB is a platform featuring one of the largest air […]
