The car carrier sector has been yet another part of the shipping industry to have faced challenging conditions this year, says Clarksons Research. The focus has largely been on demand side difficulties, with growth in global seaborne car trade appearin...
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New Course for Energy-Efficient Ship Operation
Maritime educators in China are the first to undergo a newly developed course designed to assist maritime training institutes to introduce the topic of energy-efficient ship operation into their teaching curriculums. More than 30 participants from maritime universities…
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Cosco Rolls Out Largest Semi-Submersible Ship
Breakbulk carrier COSCO Shipping has rebranded as COSCO Shipping Special Transport and launched its largest semi-submersible vessel to date, the Xin Guang Hua, reports Xinhua News Agency. Xin Guang Hua, capable of carrying 100,000 tonnes of cargo, is 2...
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Japanese cargo ship blasts off for space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - An unmanned H-2B rocket blasted off from Tanegashima island in southern Japan on Friday to send a cargo ship to the International Space Station, a NASA TV broadcast showed.
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Remarkable feathered dinosaur tail found in chunk of amber
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some 99 million years ago, a juvenile dinosaur got its feathery tail stuck in tree resin, a death trap for the small creature. But its misfortune is now giving scientists unique insight into feathered dinosaurs that prospered dur...
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John Glenn, first American to orbit Earth, dies at 95
(Reuters) - John Glenn, who became one of the 20th century's greatest explorers as the first American to orbit Earth and later as the world's oldest astronaut, and also had a long career as a U.S. senator, died in Ohio on Thursday at age 95.
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2M Alliance’s NO to Hyundai Merchant
Danish shipper Maersk Line, part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, said it is no longer considering Hyundai Merchant Marine for membership in the group, reports Reuters. This is a major blow to the troubled Korean shipping company. Membership in 2M Alliance…
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CMA CGM Foundation Prize for PHONAMBULE
Naila Saadé, President of the CMA CGM Corporate Foundation, gave French association PHONAMBULE the 2016 CMA CGM Foundation Prize on Thursday December 8, at the CMA CGM Tower in Marseille. This prize awards the extraordinary work of this association…
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Cabo Verde’s Regional Maritime Security Role Discussed
A recent visit to Cabo Verde (30 November-6 December) by International Maritime Organization (IMO) provided an opportunity to meet various Government agencies involved with maritime security and discuss the country’s future role in regional maritime security activities.
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Neptune Lines Savings with Hempaguard
Neptune Lines reduces fuel consumption and emissions with Hempaguard. Finished vehicle transportation company Neptune Lines has a reputation for fast and on-time deliveries. Keeping to schedule means the company’s fleet of Pure Car & Truck Carriers…
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