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Hutchison raises rail questions

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News in Print01 Oct 2019

After a successful trial, Crowley Maritime has selected the XVELA network for its stowage planning needs throughout Central America, the Caribbean and the south-eastern United States

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France-based naval architecture firm VPLP has designed a new ro-ro vessel powered by four Oceanwing sails to assist the main propulsion system

CMP/DFDS plug-in

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Electric tractors for Hamad

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Gaussin has signed a contract to deliver for 22 electric tractors to Qatar.

PEMA appoints Patrick O'Leary to a newly-created post

PEMA appoints Patrick O'Leary to a newly-created post

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Djibouti again told to reinstate DP World

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Gaussin has signed a contract to deliver for 22 electric tractors to Qatar.

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Djibouti again told to reinstate DP World

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Konecranes to supply Yilport with ARTGs

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NOK200M (€20.1M) EU funding for Norwegian autonomous-ship project

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Kiel tops 7 Mt in 2019; aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030

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InRail gets ERA single safety case

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Xi Jinping revives Kyaukphyu port project

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New agreements show Myanmar warming to China’s Belt and Road initiative.

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Towards less expensive quaywall construction

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Lamu project halted

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Moscow freezes Pionersky, Kaliningrad project

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People on the move – First Chairman for newly-established DSHV in Denmark

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Dutch sea ports

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Leading Dutch cargo survey firms have been issued with an ultimatum by trade union FNV Havens.

Cargo surveyors’ ultimatum in Dutch sea ports

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Leading Dutch cargo survey firms have been issued with an ultimatum by trade union FNV Havens.

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Risk Focus: Cyber - Considering threats in the maritime supply chain

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Produced by TT Club, this whitepaper looks at the increasing use of automated and digital systems, which is exposing the sector to a greater risk of cyber crime.

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This whitepaper from RAM Intermodal Software provides decision makers with the information needed to assess the benefits of implementing a specialist software package.

Evaluation Guide: Selecting An Intermodal Management Solution

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The Intermodal Management Evaluation Guide from RAM Intermodal Software is designed to assist you and your organisation through the process of selecting an Intermodal Transport Management solution that’s right for you.

Ten Ways to make Cost Savings Throughout the Intermodal Leasing Process

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This guide from RAM Intermodal Software has been designed to help organisations in the intermodal industry improve their business processes and consequentially save money and increase profits.