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Coffee manufacturer Atinkana pursues a vision of sustainability: in the long run, it wants to restore the original structure of the virgin forest in Colombia and make the soil more fertile. The Swiss company is financing its project in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada by growing coffee, cocoa and a variety of fruits. The plants are cultivated …

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Voyager, the operations and demurrage management platform for bulk commodity shipping, is urging shipping companies to take a proactive stance and adopt a number of best practices to reduce the costs and risks of demurrage. A dramatic surge in port congestion and associated supply chain disruptions have led to longer waiting times and higher demurrage …

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Deltamarin has been selected to undertake multiple Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTCs) ship design contracts during the last couple of months. This underscores the industry’s trust in Deltamarin to deliver innovative and future-proof solutions to the global PCTC market. Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) play a critical role in the transportation of vehicles …

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Pontoon manufacturer Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has partnered with The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) to create a dedicated space for marine businesses to meet and network at the Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September 2023. “Having taken space on The Yacht Harbour Association’s ‘Find a Marina’ stand with other marina related companies for …

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The maritime networking expert, IGGS Group, is set to host the American Maritime Forum in Miami on October 24 and 25, 2023. This highly anticipated event is a significant gathering for the maritime industry, bringing together influential participants from the local, American, and global sectors. After extensive research and numerous discussions with industry leaders, Miami …

American Maritime Forum docks in Miami in October Read More »

Aberdeen-based 3D scanning specialist, Viewport3, has become the first business in the UK to be approved for Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) using underwater photogrammetry by Lloyd’s Register (LR). The certification was granted to Viewport3 following a successful offshore project along with an onshore validation trial, which involved using photogrammetry to verify mooring chain link critical …

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Preparations are ramping up for the TMS Awards 2023, which take place at the Atlantis, The Palm, on Tuesday November 7th. The deadline for nominations is fast approaching, with the deadline 11th August less than a week away. Time is running out if you wish to nominate, as the deadline is August 11th, less than …

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Leading maritime systems and services provider Elcome International has acquired a controlling stake in Fabio Fiorucci s.r.l., the Italy-based navigation solutions provider, as part of a wider strategic plan to expand its portfolio across southern Europe. Under the agreement, the Fiorucci family will retain a minority holding and continue to manage the company’s day-to-day operations. …

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Tomini Shipping, a world class dry bulk ship owner, hits yet another milestone in its expansion journey with the acquisition of Tomini K12. This Chinese-built capesize bulk cargo ship of 208,286 DWT will be the largest carrier in the existing fleet. The addition of Tomini K12, formerly known as MP The Vrabel, brings Tomini’s fleet …

Tomini Shipping adds capacity through delivery of modern capesize bulk carrier Read More »

ABL has successfully completed its delivery of marine warranty survey (MWS) services for the transportation of 23 Wind farm components from China to United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the country’s Wind Programme Project The project involved the marine transportation of 23 wind turbine generator (WTG) systems for the UAE’s pilot onshore wind farm project, to …

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