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SpaceWave finalise their Internationalisation Strategy to accelerate use of Earth Observation in Blue Economy Growth

 The EU funded SpaceWave project has finalised its Internationalisation Strategy which aims to optimise Europe’s full potential of the use of Earth Observation technologies in Blue Growth. The Internationalisation Strategy covers a timescale of 5 years (2018-2022) and aims to establish SpaceWave as the reference point and gateway for Europe for Earth Observation applications in Blue Growth industries.

The SpaceWave Project has been co-funded by the European programme for the Competitiveness of...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/05/spacewave-finalise-their-internationalisation-strategy-to-accelerate-use-of-earth-observation-in-blue-economy-growth/

Rehrig Pacific Selects ORBCOMM’s Analytics Services to Power Its Vision™ Business Intelligence Platform

Leverages ORBCOMM’s advanced technology to enhance Rehrig’s software suite and provide their customers with improved performance, usability and reaction time

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., February 22nd 2019 – ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC), a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced that it has been selected by Rehrig Pacific Company (Rehrig), a leading provider of supply chain solutions, to provide its analytics services to power Rehrig’s Vision™ so...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/22/rehrig-pacific-selects-orbcomms-analytics-services-to-power-its-vision-business-intelligence-platform/

Global travel retail leader selects GAC Dubai as contract logistics partner in the Middle East

Lagardère Travel Retail has appointed GAC Dubai’s Contract Logistics team to handle a range of goods sold at Duty Free retail stores at airports in Saudi Arabia and the future Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC).

Under the multi-year agreement signed by the two companies commencing 1 March 2019, GAC Dubai will take care of the port haulage, receipt, storage, pick/pack, transportation, customs clearance and Federal Tax Authority documentation for goods including chocolates, fine foods,...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/04/global-travel-retail-leader-selects-gac-dubai-as-contract-logistics-partner-in-the-middle-east/

The Truth: the BDI@797

John Faraclas

“ ‘Tis strange- but true; for truth is always strange; Stranger than fiction !” Lord Byron was absolutely right…

So here we go with yet another Market total fall; The BDI lost 55 points and things ae getting sour but cool; cheer up the worse is yet to come. The geopolitics still perplexed. John Faraclas’ daily brief:

The Capes collapsed due to a multiple of reasons, but they collapsed. The BCI lost 123 points easy to count your losses, yes it’s 1,2 3…At 1,508 points everything is...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/29/the-truth-the-bdi797/

B&M increases imports through the Port of Liverpool

A Maersk Line vessel docking at the Port of Liverpool

B&M, one of the UK’s leading variety retailers, has announced it is increasing its cargo into the Port of Liverpool by 30 per cent following frustrations with delay-struck southern ports.

After completing a successful trial at the port, the company, which has 600 stores and employs over 28,000 staff across the UK, will now ship 80 per cent of its stock via Liverpool, increasing 30 per cent of the volume on a trial basis.

The move comes amidst...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/28/bm-increases-imports-through-the-port-of-liverpool/

Solving the wellbeing puzzle

Professor Dame Carol Black photographed for the RSA, commissioned by Wardour

Dame Carol Black advises how to create a wellbeing culture in three new films produced by the British Safety Council

​Recent research by the British Safety Council identified significant levels of uncertainty in the UK about wellbeing at work. Its report Not just free fruit: wellbeing at work, found that employee wellbeing is often ignored or misunderstood, with employers unsure how to define it or how to improve staff...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/22/solving-the-wellbeing-puzzle/

Brexit? Business as usual! No fear!

John Faraclas opposite the place his used to work in 1974

Brexit? Business as usual! No fear!

John Faraclas takes a tour down his own memory lane; an unforgettable good little adventure…

The dubious work of propaganda and dirty party politics as well as international envy towards the United Kingdom should come to an end forthwith.

Mrs. May has to deliver, this is her task to honour the referendum’s result even if that was just for one vote only; end of the story! The result and the wish of the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/12/brexit-business-as-usual-no-fear/

“K” Line Group: 2019 New Year Message from the President

Eizo Murakami, President & CEO

“Coming together, let’s step forward towards a new 100 years”

To everyone throughout the entire “K” Line Group, I extend my very sincerest Happy New Year wishes. As we enter 2019, I would like to take this opportunity to share a few words with you. 

During 2018 the world economy continued to show a gradual improvement. Although unstable conditions could be seen in some developing markets, such as the economic slowdown in Central and South America, and currency...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/04/k-line-group-2019-new-year-message-from-the-president/

Crowley Promotes Jackie Gonsalez to Vice President, Apparel and Retail Supply Chain Business Development

Jackie Gonsalez

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; Jan. 4, 2019) – Crowley Logistics announced today it has promoted Jackie Gonsalez to vice president, apparel and retail supply chain business development. Gonsalez reports to Crowley’s Jorge Estevez, vice president, sales and pricing, and will remain based in Jacksonville, Fla. 

In her new position, Gonsalez, who was previously director, retail business development and sales, will help new and existing apparel and retail customers increase the velocity of...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/04/177176/

Shipping, logistics and marine giant GAC to set up operations at Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD)

Leading integrated shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC is opening a warehouse and open yard in the Middle East’s largest industrial zone and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD).

The new GAC Abu Dhabi facility, expected to be fully operational by January next year, will serve a wide range of sectors including oil and gas, manufacturing, construction, FMCG, household effects, and specialist equipment.

GAC has been in Abu Dhabi since 1967, and...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/12/18/shipping-logistics-and-marine-giant-gac-to-set-up-operations-at-khalifa-industrial-zone-abu-dhabi-kizad/

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