loading operations

HHLA continues its operations despite COVID-19 outbreak

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the German-based terminal operator, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) recently informed that cargo operations and goods’ shipments through its terminal facilities will continue as usual, so as to keep the country fully supplied.

Specifically, HHLA CEO Angela Titzrath announced:

We are aware of our special responsibility as a service provider for Germany as industrial nation. Our employees contribute to maintain that Germany’s supply is secured. HHLA...

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Port of Zeebrugge sets measures against COVID-19

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Port of Zeebrugge authorities announced that set several safety measures. Specifically, the port will continue its operations and shipping movements as long as the situation allows to.

At the moment, the ports ensures that the shifts are secured, as administrative personnel asked to be flexible in fulfilling their duties.

Although, all of the port’s events and scheduled visits have been postponed, while business trips abroad are also...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-zeebrugge-sets-measures-against-covid-19/

Cargo operations continue as normal, despite COVID-19

It is known that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation has negatively impacted cruise and shipping industry. Although, several ports informed that continue their cargo operations.

In fact, Port of Oakland along with Oakland International Airport in California said that will remain operational despite an Alameda County shelter-in-place order.

Our operations are critical to the health, safety, infrastructure and economy of our region. We will continue to function as a vital gateway for global...

https://safety4sea.com/cargo-operations-continue-as-normal-despite-covid-19/

Ukraine to comply with IMO load lines convention

Ukraine has acceded to the 1988 Protocol relating to the International Convention on Load Lines. On Wednesday, December 5, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, agreed with IMO to deposit the instruments of accession.

The 1988 Protocol relating to the International Convention on Load Lines defines the limitations on the draught to which a ship may be loaded. It makes a significant contribution to the ship’s safety. These limits are given in the form of freeboards,...

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