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Finland-Based Langh Ship Acquires Two Container Vessels From Germany-Based Leonhardt & Blumberg Finnish maritime organization Langh Ship has recently expanded its existing fleet (consisting of four feeder boxships and three small bulkers by purchasing two new container vessels (each weighing around 889 teu) from Germany-based Leonhardt & Blumberg. The two new additions are the containerships called Charlotta (built in 2009) and Christina (built in 2010) as formerly known by the names Carat and Ceres , are now being chartered to the renowned CMA CGM with Charlotta offering its services in the Mediterranean and Christina operating on the Gdynia-Tilbury route. VesselsValue has published the update of Langh Ship securing the pair of containerships for approximately $8.4m. Langh Ship is looking forward to reaping the benefits from collaborating with CMA CGM as the second-hand prices were slashed during the present scenario, which offered a great timing for investing in the two vessels. Marine Products Export Department Focused On Boosting Seafood Exports From Andhra Pradesh In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the whole economy is crumbling under the pressure of an unpredictable trading scenario where the shipping industry is majorly affected. Under such unforeseen circumstances, the Marine Products Export Department (MPEDA) is confident that it might be able to amplify an increase in seafood exports from our country, with special emphasis on Andhra Pradesh. As you must be already aware of, MPEDA is an autonomous organization under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries and is responsible for boosting a steady growth in exports. The preference for Andhra Pradesh lies in the fact that the Visakhapatnam Port is a major hub for seafood exports through reefer containers and can boast of an advanced, world-class terminal under the PPP mode as constructed by the Visakha Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd., which is a joint collaboration between Dubai Ports (DP) World and J.M. Baxi group. In 2019, India had an incredible produce of 7,47,111 MT of shrimps from which 68% had been sourced from the 52,000 shrimp farms in Andhra Pradesh. Gujarat- Based APM Terminals Pipavav Handles 157 Double Stack Trains Since Its Inception APM Terminals Pipavav has consistently delivered a top-notch performance in the Indian maritime arena and it has created a huge stir now by handling the highest number of double stack trains to numerous Inland Container Depot (ICDs) in November 2020 since the terminal was launched years ago. APM Terminals Pipavav is considered as the pioneer in the sphere of block train loading (which is customer-centric and facilitates the quick transit of cargo) and was successful in handling 157 outward double stack trains. Plus, double stack trains can prove to be beneficial to the logistics sector as it allows a fast, pollution-free movement of shipment and is a direct result of the port’s competency. APSEZ And Bollore Africa Are Among Six Bidders To Build Western Side Berths For Khidderpore Dock Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) along with Bollore Africa Logistics and International Cargo Terminals and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. are involved among the six bidders to develop the western side berths at the reputed Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust (SPMPT) for the Khidderpore Dock (KPD). The western side berths of the Khidderpore Dock are well-equipped for effectively handling cargo and containers in public private partnership (PPP) mode. An essential part of the Paris Stock Exchange-listed Bollore Group, Bollore Africa Logistics is in charge of supervising the operations at the well-known VO Chidambaranar Port Trust in Tamil Nadu. Wartsila And Grieg Edge Are Collaborating To Launch World’s First Ammonia-Fuelled Green Tanker Finland-based firm that explores the wide depths of marine technology, Wartsila, is teaming up with Grieg Edge, the innovation centre of Norway-based Grieg Star shipping organization, are jointly working to conceptualize and build an ammonia-fuelled tanker, which is going to take the maritime industry by storm with it being the very first green tanker across the globe. The Norwegian Research Council and Innovation Norway have extended their support and encouragement toward the upcoming joint project that has received proper funding from the Norwegian funding scheme known as Pilot-E. Sources: https://splash247.com/langh-ship-adds-feeder-boxship-pair/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/andhra-pradesh-is-confident-of-increasing-seafood-exports/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/apm-terminals-pipavav-handles-the-highest-number-of-double-stack-trains/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/adani-ports-bollore-africa-among-six-bidders-to-develop-berths-at-khidderpore-dock/ https://www.marinelink.com/news/wrtsil-grieg-build-worlds-first-green-484033