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Port of Rotterdam: Box Volumes Keep Rising
The Port of Rotterdam closed the first three quarters with a slight increase of 1 percent in cargo handling.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285075/port-of-rotterdam-box-volumes-keep-rising/
Readers’ Picks of the Week (October 14-18, 2019)
Here are the most read stories of the previous week.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285005/readers-picks-of-the-week-october-14-18-2019/
K Line, MOL and NYK Start Sharing Data with ONE via IoS-OP
Three Japanese shipping majors have begun sharing operational data with ONE through IoS-OP.
European Shipowners Urge Concrete Action on Gulf of Guinea Piracy
Reports of attacks in the region more than doubled in 2018.
Samudera Shipping Completes Supramax Duo Sale
Samudera Shipping Line has completed the sale of two of its Supramax bulk carriers.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/284973/samudera-shipping-completes-supramax-duo-sale/
Global Container Terminals Becomes Member of TradeLens
Canada-based Global Container Terminals (GCT) has joined the TradeLens supply chain platform.
IUMI: It’s Time to Tackle Containership Fire Issue
IUMI is calling for urgent improvement of firefighting systems onboard boxships.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/284983/iumi-its-time-to-tackle-containership-fire-issue/
Antwerp, Zeebrugge Ports Kick Off Merger Talks
Belgian Port of Antwerp and Port of Zeebrugge give the green light for starting merger negotiations.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/284986/antwerp-zeebrugge-ports-kick-off-merger-talks/
Erma First Acquires Maritime-Focused Tech Firm
Erma First has acquired a controlling interest in Metis Cyberspace Technology.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/284954/erma-first-acquires-maritime-focused-tech-firm/