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Damen launches its first Middle East-built cutter suction dredger, type CSD650

AJOT | November 25, 2020 | Maritime | Technology | Ports & Terminals

This week a Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 650 has been launched at Albwardy Damen. This modularly built dredger is the first CSD650 to be built at this yard. Usually, the yard is active in ship repair including dry dockings as well as newbuilds of other vessel types. It also is the Damen Service Hub in the region offering local after-sales support.

MSC GRI scope: Import Middle East/India Sub-Continent to USA for January

AJOT | November 25, 2020 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Swissterminal expands intermodal portfolio with new barge service to Rotterdam and Antwerp

AJOT | November 25, 2020 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Switzerland-based integrated logistics provider Swissterminal AG and its partner DP World have announced the introduction of a regular barge service from Basel-Kleinhüningen and Basel-Birsfelden to various deepsea terminals at the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, starting 1 January 2021.

Intercargo, DNV GL, and the Standard Club launch new bulk carrier ventilation guide

AJOT | November 25, 2020 | Maritime | Bulk

CMA CGM PSS - from North America to Congo, Angola & Gabon

AJOT | November 25, 2020 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

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AJOT | Top Story | November 25, 2020

CMA CGM to launch SEAPRIORITY EXPRESS (SEA-X) service connecting Yantian with Los Angeles

CMA CGM has announced the launch of its SEAPRIORITY Express (SEA-X) service.

CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge (OWS) from the Mediterranean & Black Sea to the Indian Subcontinent

AJOT | November 25, 2020 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Svitzer takes delivery of new tugboat for its Germany and Scandinavia Cluster

AJOT | November 25, 2020 | Maritime | Ports & Terminals

Leading global towage operator Svitzer has today announced that it has taken delivery of the Svitzer Vestri, a MED-A2360 series tug design from leading Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine.

OOCL, VICT set new benchmark for highest container exchange in Australia

AJOT | November 25, 2020 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

The OOCL Rotterdam (capable of accommodating 8,063 TEUs, 323m LOA and 42.8m BEAM) on the North East Asia A3 Central Service has set a new record within the Port of Melbourne and Australia for the highest container exchange in one single call – a total of 6,516 containers equating to 11,037 TEUs.

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AJOT | Top Story | November 25, 2020

FMC increases global alliances’ information monitoring report requirements

Pursuant to direction from FMC Chairman Michael Khouri, the Commission has issued letters to the three global carrier alliances (2M, THE, and OCEAN) requiring that certain carrier-specific trade data currently filed with the Commission quarterly, must now be submitted on a monthly basis.

China blacklist strands more than 50 Australia coal cargoes

Bloomberg | November 25, 2020 | International Trade | Maritime | Bulk

More than $500 million worth of Australian coal is on ships anchored off Chinese ports, as a diplomatic spat between the two countries cuts into trade, idles a portion of the world’s dry bulk carriers and threatens to spiral into a humanitarian crisis.

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Stas Margaronis | Top Story | November 24, 2020

Texas proposes $26 billion coastal defense network

The Texas Legislature will be asked to approve a $26 billion coastal defense network, including $12 billion for storm surge gates to protect Galveston Bay and the Port of Houston from hurricanes and storm surges, according to Tony Williams, environmental review coordinator for the Texas General Land Office.