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Greek Travel Awards – Winner, Best Boutique Hotel

Maria Mavroudi and Carolina Alkalai holding the fist, Gold, Pize

Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel has received a new distinction, the Golden Award in the category of “Best Boutique Hotel” at the Greek Travel Awards 2019, for its unique service of authentic Greek hospitality offered to travelers.

In a most glamorous night, the Greek Travel Awards also known as the “Nobels” of Greek Tourism, rewarded the best practices of Greek tourism in the Scandinavian market. The award ceremony took place at the...

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Kallichoron receives the Best Boutique Hotel Award in the famous “Nobel” Blue Hall in Stockholm…

Maria Mavroudi and Carolina Alkalai; a drink for Kallichoron’s success

“Kallichoron receives the Best Boutique Hotel Award in the famous “Nobel” Blue Hall in Stockholm for turning hotel accommodation into a unique experience!”

Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel received the Best Boutique Hotel Award at the Greek Travel Awards for its excellent and personalized hospitality services, turning hotel accommodation on the island of Astypalea into a unique experience for its travelers.

The Greek Travel...

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Swedish shipping industry to go carbon-neutral by 2045

The Swedish shipping sector is planning to end the use of fossil fuels in the country by 2045, meeting national climate goals. Specifically, the Swedish Shipowners’ Association is creating plan to achieve zero GHG emissions, along with Fossil-free Sweden, a government initiative.

Talking about this initiative in local media, Rikard Engström and Svante Axelsson, the heads of the two organisations, said that it by adopting the right incentives, shipping can become more efficient and finally switch...

https://safety4sea.com/swedish-shipping-industry-to-go-carbon-neutral-by-2045/

Cargo vessel runs aground off Sweden

A cargo vessel was damaged after grounding in the Bråviken bay, off Sweden, the Swedish Maritime Administration reported. The vessel named ‘Listervik’ allied with rocky bottom west of Oxelösund. After the grounding, the vessel was escorted by the Swedish Coast Guard ships to the Port of Oxelosund where it moored in the morning hours of February 8.

Specifically, the vessel allided with rocky bottom off Sweden.

Due to the grounding, the Faroe Islands-flagged vessel’s open hatch singledecker...

https://safety4sea.com/cargo-vessel-runs-aground-off-sweden/

New electric ferry to start operation at Gothenburg

A Volvo Penta powered electric ferry service is being introduced into Gothenburg’s ElectriCity transport ecosystem.The new electric-powered ferry will link both sides of the Göta River. Volvo Penta will be the first fully-electric ferry in the city able to complete longer, multi-stop routes along the river.

While Gothenburg’s waterways already incorporate ferries powered by electricity, these operate on short routes across the river. Volvo Penta will be the first fully-electric ferry in the city...

https://safety4sea.com/new-electric-ferry-to-start-operation-at-gothenburg/

Foreship ensures Wasaline ferry is designed for lean, green and flexible performance

Energy efficiency, flexibility and optimised space availability will be built into the new Wasaline ferry that will transform freight and passenger connections between Umeå in Sweden and Vaasa in Finland, according to naval architect and design engineering consultant Foreship.

Last week, Kvarken Link converted a letter of intent with Finnish builder Rauma Marine Constructions into a firm contract to construct the Super 1A Ice Class ferry by 2021, with capacity for 1,500 lane metres of freight...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/29/foreship-ensures-wasaline-ferry-is-designed-for-lean-green-and-flexible-performance/

Swedish docker unions clash as ports lock out striking workers

Sweden’s container ports have been crippled by a mass walkout by dockers, following a row over union representation.  
A spokesperson for the Swedish Harbour Workers’ Union told The Loadstar around 1,000 dockers were participating in three-hour strikes, but had been locked out for the whole day and evening. 
“The employers’ organisation, Ports of Sweden, has escalated the conflict with massive lockouts,” said the spokesperson.  
“For example, in Malmö, the strike today was 7am to 10am, and yet...

https://theloadstar.co.uk/swedish-docker-unions-clash-as-ports-lock-out-striking-workers/

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