19 July 2021

Latest Updates - Maritime Shipping - 19th July, 2021

Latest Updates - Maritime Shipping - 19th July, 2021
Mediterranean Shipping Company Signed A Memorandum Of Understanding With Energy Major Organization Shell To Encourage Shipping Decarbonisation Mediterranean Shipping Company (commonly referred to as MSC) has carved out a special niche in the container shipping industry by becoming the second-largest container line in the world and delivering a consistently good performance throughout its professional prowess. Recently, it has made the headlines by striking a praiseworthy agreement with an energy major organization called Shell via a memorandum of understanding in order to boost shipping decarbonization. Both the renowned organizations have come together to build an advanced series of sustainable and competitive technologies that will prove beneficial in lowering the harmful emissions from vessels in the long run. The shipping arena is aiming to usher in a safe era to ensure a net-zero emissions future to preserve our precious environment from further damage. The Upcoming Jogighopa Terminal In Northeast India Will Go A Long Way In Allowing Seamless Cargo Transportation Very Soon The Jogighopa Terminal is currently under construction in Northeast India and will definitely provide numerous benefits by allowing the smooth, hassle-free transfer of cargo in the days to come. According to the statement released by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Jogighopa Terminal is designed to ace its performance as a busy hub to allow seamless transportation of shipment in the northeastern regions of the country. Apart from the Jogighopa Terminal at the forefront, the tourist jetties stationed at Pandu, Neamati and Biswanath Ghat on the Brahmaputra river will collaborate to boost the infrastructure of inland waterways and ensure a smooth transaction of cargo. Port Minister Announces The Need For A Barge Service To Lakshadweep Along With A Ro-Ro Service Between Kollam And Azheekal Ports Port Minister Ahamed Devarkovil has made it public that there is an urgent requirement for launching a barge service to Lakshadweep plus a new-age Ro-Ro (roll on- roll off) service between Azheekal and Kollam ports, in order to facilitate the smooth movement of cargo consisting of gas cylinders. The ports in the country will perform much better once multimodal transport kicks off in full swing with the cooperation of shipping and transport agencies. The State Government Has Given The Final Nod For The Upcoming Construction Of Two Cargo Jetties In Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam The State Government has given the green signal for going ahead with Detailed Project Reports for building two cargo jetties at Chintapalli in Visakhapatnam and Manchineallapet in Srikakulam. As a matter of fact, the State Government has laid the foundation for building new jetties in seven locations such as Rajayyapeta, Visakhapatnam fishing harbour, Biyyaputhipa, Bhimili, Budagatlapalem. The Port Of Los Angeles Achieves A New Volume Record In June As US-Based Businesses Focused On Replenishing Stocks The Port Of Los Angeles has set a brand-new record in June IN THE WAKE OF THE covid 19 pandemic as the US-based business organizations struggle to replenish for stocks and build their inventories for the holiday season. As per the records, the Port of Los Angeles has hit a volume record by gaining 876,430 20-foot equivalent units in the month of June as the port witnessed a surge in the inbound cargo volume. Sources: https://splash247.com/msc-partners-with-shell-on-path-towards-decarbonisation/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/a-boost-to-inland-waterways/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/cargo-service-to-lakshadweep-planned/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/dpr-ready-for-two-cargo-jetties-in-ap/ https://www.marinelink.com/news/port-los-angeles-sets-new-volume-record-489179

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