Latest business news – Page 61
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NewsBIFA believes extension of Brexit transition likely
With Brexit negotiations between the UK and EU restarting this week, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has described the UK government’s insistence that it will not ask to extend the 11-month transition period as a very risky move.
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NewsBroshuis extends factory closure
Broshuis is extending the closure of its factory in the Netherlands.
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NewsUHL partners with Intermarine in North America
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has appointed Intermarine as its exclusive commercial agent in North America.
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NewsSchenker Australia rebooks with UHL
Schenker Australia cancelled its ocean transportation contract with Zeamarine for the BHP South Flank project and rebooked with United Heavy Lift (UHL).
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NewsAlmajdouie selects Wabco for digital solutions
Almajdouie Logistics has contracted Wabco to equip 1,200 trucks and 1,400 trailers in its fleet with advanced telematics systems.
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NewsFesco boosts fleet with Ulysses
Fesco Transportation Group has added the multipurpose vessel Ulysses to its fleet.
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NewsHapag-Lloyd bundles niche activities
Container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd has grouped its reefer and breakbulk/out-of-gauge activities into one department – niche products.
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NewsSpliethoff acquires former Zeamarine vessel
Spliethoff has acquired the P14-Type multipurpose vessel Zea Gold.
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NewsBigLift opens in Singapore
The Netherlands-headquartered BigLift Shipping has opened a representative office in Singapore – BigLift Shipping South-East Asia.
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NewsBreakbulk Americas moved to November
Breakbulk Americas will now take place on November 3-5, 2020 in Houston.
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NewsOsprey invests in its barge fleet
UK-headquartered Osprey Group has signed a GBP3 million (USD3.7 million) shipbuilding contract for two offshore barges – Osprey Bouwer and Osprey Fabrique.
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NewsBoskalis refinances RCF
Royal Boskalis Westminster has refinanced its revolving credit facility (RCF), providing the company with EUR500 million (USD544.4 million) until April 2025.
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NewsSpierings and Kanoo Cranes partner up
Spierings Mobile Cranes has appointed Kanoo Cranes as the exclusive dealer for Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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NewsKaskasi FID, contracts announced
innogy SE made a final investment decision (FID) on the 342 MW Kaskasi offshore wind farm in the German part of the North Sea.
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NewsInternational Group launches Covid-19 tracking tool
Global marine insurer North P&I has introduced a Covid-19 tracking tool, which has been made available to the International Group of P&I Clubs.
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NewsJumbo goes direct in Spain
Jumbo has terminated its exclusive agency agreement with Martico in order to deal directly with its Spanish clients.
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NewsContainer shipping’s complex Covid-19 reaction
A wave of consolidation in container shipping has made the sector more robust over the past five-seven years. Nonetheless, the outbreak of Covid-19 will be a considerable stress on all container shipping finances, according to analyst Ti.
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NewsBoskalis acquires Ardent Americas
Royal Boskalis Westminster has acquired USA-based maritime emergency response specialist Ardent Americas.
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NewsPCN moves meeting to 2021
The Project Cargo Network (PCN) will hold its next annual meeting in Croatia from October 17-19, 2021, having cancelled its 2020 summit in Beijing.
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NewsCyber security and Covid-19
Remote working solutions have taken centre stage since the outbreak of Covid-19 as companies reorganise their operating practices. Gard warns that cyber criminals are waiting in the wings.