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DP World Announced Its Purchase Of Transworld Feeders FZCO, Avana Logistek To Boost Its Presence In The Western Part Of Indian Subcontinent DP World has confirmed that it is planning to acquire Transworld Feeders FZCO, Avana Logistek along with its subsidiary Avana Global FZCO and Transworld Feeders that lays emphasis on the containerized Indian coastal and EXIM feeder operations concerning the well-established Shreyas Shipping and Logistics. However, this acquisition does not cover bulk operations and vessels. With its solid foundation way back in 1982, Avana Global and Transworld Feeders are renowned NVOCC and feeder operators that have consistently delivered an excellent performance regarding the container feeder services as well as regional trade solutions across a multitude of major ports in the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East and the Far East. Unifeeder is experiencing a commendable growth surge and this upcoming acquisition will surely catapult it to its zenith of popularity in the western regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Karaikal Port Handles Its Highest Average Discharge Rate Per Day Of Fertilizer From Its Supramax Vessel The Karaikal Port is pretty famous as one of the fastest growing gateway ports in South India and has now earned a milestone by handling its average discharge rate per day of fertilizer regarding its Supramax vessel by the name of M.V.Murgash. According to the recent report, the vessel was imported by Indian Potash Ltd. and handled an incredible cargo size of 40,000 tonnes of Muriate of Potash. The Supramax vessel had skilfully unloaded the shipment and had travelled away from the port in a short period of time. Karaikal Port has undoubtedly displayed an efficient episode of cargo handling and has been rewarded with the best average discharge rate per day of 27,000 tonnes. APM Terminals Wins The CSR Health Impact Award For Its Preventive Measures Against Coronavirus APM Terminals has added another feather to its cap by getting awarded the CSR Health Impact Award for displaying a brilliant range of preventive measures in its surrounding villages that have definitely gone a long way in curbing the spread of the novel Coronavirus. The organization made conscious efforts to implement the safety strategies like showing the correct use of hand wash, utilizing the advanced mobile technology to the fullest, and also bringing forth the refreshing concept of poster campaigns. The company also tried its best to distribute ration kits, drinking water, as well as to encourage digital educational support for the 30 villages in its vicinity. The California Air Resources Board Introduced A New Regulation To Reduce Pollution Levels In Ocean-Going Vessels The California Air Resources Board has finally sanctioned a brand-new regulation that is specially curated to decrease the rising levels of pollution in the ocean-faring vessels that are docked at the busiest ports in California. The California Air Resources Board can proudly flaunt a sharp decline in the pollution levels through a 80 percent reduction in the poisonous emissions from over 13,000 vessels ever since the year of 2014. This constant reduction has proved to be highly beneficial in lessening the harmful impact on our precious environment. The strict regulations make sure that the air pollution is limited to a bare minimum while the large-sized vessels are anchored at California’s busiest ports. Newport Shipping Teams up With Gloryholder Liquified Gas Machinery For Sourcing LNG Solutions For Its New Retrofit Projects The Newport Shipping collaborates with Gloryholder Liquified Gas Machinery for approving a fresh supply of LNG solutions for its new retrofit projects. Gloryholder Liquified Gas Machinery has carved out a special niche in the maritime arena as one of the leading market service providers for LNG in the shipping industry. LGM Engineering has skilfully designed and delivered the LNG fuel gas supply system that includes double vacuum insulated LNG fuel tanks along with integrated tank connection space (TCS), water glycol system, gas detection system, crew training, installation guidance, ESD systems and LNG bunkering station modules. The two well-established companies have signed the contract way back in February and are all set to design two well-equipped LNG fuel gas systems for two chemical tankers at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Company Limited. Source: https://splash247.com/dp-world-bolsters-india-footprint-with-another-feeder-acquisition/ http://www.eximin.net/NewsDetails.aspx?name=44995 http://www.maritimegateway.com/apm-terminals-pipavav-receives-award-overall-community-support-initiatives/ https://maritime-executive.com/article/california-expands-emissions-regulations-for-ships-in-port https://www.marinelink.com/news/newport-shipping-inks-lng-deal-lgm-481232