Ethihad Cargo Expands Operations in China Offering Additional Belly Hold Capacity to Guangzhou

Businesscafe - Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, will reinforce its commitment to the China market with the introduction of an additional 30 tonnes of belly capacity via two new weekly direct passenger flights to Guangzhou from 10 October, subject to regulatory approvals.

CICT named Best Container Terminal of its capacity in Asia for 6th successive year

Businesscafe - Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has been crowned the Best Container Terminal in Asia in the Under 4 million TEUs category for the sixth consecutive year, in just seven full years since it commenced full operations in mid-2014.

Increasing the Role of the Youthin Sri Lanka s Maritime and Shipping Industry SLANASigns MoU with YoungShip Sri Lanka

Businesscafe - In a bold move to further improve the standards of the maritime and shipping industry in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Associationof NVOCC Agents (SLANA) has signed a key initiative signifies the two organisations’ commitment toworking towards advancing the future of the industry by creating a younger, more inclusive, and collaborative professional atmosphere that allows young maritime professionals to actively participate in the industry early on in their careers by providing a range of professional hand-on experience and training opportunities.

NAVTOR and ScanReach sign agreement transforming vessel data into value

Businesscafe - NAVTOR and ScanReach have announced a partnership that will allow shipowners and operators to maximise the potential of onboard data, creating a simple, integrated solution to capture, aggregate and analyse system information for enhanced decision making.

VPS launches CORE software to close the emissions gap for shipowners

Businesscafe - VPS-owned Yxney Maritime has launched its CORE emissions tracking software aimed at enabling low-carbon shipping players to reach their green goals and gain a competitive edge amid growing market and regulatory pressure, with Solstad Offshore and Siem Offshore taking the lead.

Vestdavit tackles weighty task with innovative davit for Esvagt s green SOV newbuild

Businesscafe - Vestdavit has lifted the bar in boat handling systems by developing an innovative heavy-duty davit for larger offshore wind workboats to be delivered for a pioneering green-fuelled service operation vessel (SOV) newbuild as part of a multiple davit contract with Esvagt.

Yaskawa Environmental Energy The Switch signs landmark marine supply contract with ABB Marine Ports in China

Businesscafe - The first order for 16 machines, each with a power output of over 4 MW, will be installed as permanent magnet shaft generators (PMSGs) for dry cargo container vessels.

CICT rewards its champions at South Asia s first quay crane operators competition

Businesscafe - Six years after he began operating a Mega Gantry Quay Crane at the South Terminal of the Port of Colombo, Chathuranga Pushpakumara was adjudged the champion quay crane operator at Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT), winning the first competition of its kind in South Asia.

SafeNav aims to create groundbreaking digital solution to ensure safer navigation at sea

Businesscafe - The SafeNav (Safer Navigation) maritime safety project, co-funded by the European Commission and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), was officially launched on Thursday 1 September.

Jan De Nul Group Chooses Iridium GMDSS

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Jan De Nul Group Chooses Iridium GMDSS

Businesscafe - Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) today announced that Jan De Nul Group, a leading maritime construction and civil engineering company, has become the latest fleet to select Iridium’s Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) solution.

Hong Kong International Airport and Cathay Pacific s Extensive Cargo Efforts Applauded

Businesscafe - Cathay Pacific’s home, Hong Kong, is one of the leading premier air cargo logistics hubs in the world and continues to build on the advantages of its strategic location, logistics-friendly policies.