France’s BIO-UV Group reports that it has successfully installed and commissioned its BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system ton CMA CGM’s new flagship, the 20,600 teu CMA CGM Antoine De Saint Exupéry delivered by Hanjin Heavy Industries yard in the Philippines earlier this year.
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Where are the metrics for morale in shipping?
What contribution does morale make to the prosperity of any ship, company or institution? It is not something that is recognised by the modern accountancy trained managers who count the beans and call the shots in too much of industry today.
http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/europe/metrics-for-morale.html
Damco’s supply chain business to be integrated into Maersk Line
AP Moller – Maersk is splitting Damco in two integrating its supply chain business into Maersk Line with its freight forwarding business remaining under the Damco brand.
Maersk bidding farewell to MCC and Seago names in SeaLand rebranding
AP Moller – Maersk regional container lines brands MCC Transport and Seago Line will be disappearing from the start of October as part of a reorganisation of its business announced on Wednesday.
ICS launch free guide on compliance with 2020 sulphur cap
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a free guide to preparing for the 2020 Sulphur Cap and using compliant fuels.
Norway seeking zero emissions from shipping
While the IMO’s target of a 50% cut in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping by 2050 is seen as “ambitious” Norway is seeking zero emission shipping.
http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/europe/norway-seeking-zero-emissions-from-shipping.html
Fond farewell for ICS secretary general Peter Hinchliffe
Some 200 senior shipping figures from around the globe attended an evening reception at London’s Somerset House to wish a well-deserved and happy retirement to Peter Hinchliffe, who stood down from his position as secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) over the summer.