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Taiwan-Based Feeder Boxship Operator TS Lines Places At Order For Six Container Vessels At Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Hailing from Taiwan, the well-known feeder boxship operator TS Lines has recently confirmed the order for six container vessels (weighing 1,100 teu) at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding. The large-sized boxship vessels are 147.9 m in length and have been specially designed by the Shanghai Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI) and constitute the advanced generation of container vessels well-suited for the China-Japan shipping routes. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Achieved A Milestone By Becoming First Major Port To Operationalise Fleet Of Electric Vehicles The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust has made it to the headlines yet again by gaining a great reputation in becoming the first major port to actively operationalize the fleet of e-vehicles. Being regarded as one of the premier container handling ports in the country, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (more commonly known as JNPT) has been always focused on embracing sustainable strategies and supporting the new-age green port initiatives. Recently, JNPT has successfully deployed 9 electric vehicles (or e-vehicles) meant for the employees to travel safely within the port premises. The e-vehicles produce zero emissions and go a long way in preserving our precious environment. Undoubtedly, electric vehicles will play an integral part in the smooth JNPT transition to eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions in the near future. Machilipatnam Deep Sea Port Project All Set To Start Work Soon Within A Span Of Six Months The judicial preview committee has finally given the permission to float tenders to get ready for the commencement of the Machilipatnam Deep Sea Port project, which is scheduled to start very soon in an upcoming time period of six months. Throwing light on the project, the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board will be responsible for handling the work on the tenders, and the Machilipatnam port project will be supervised by the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode. Once the tenders are finalized, a greenfield port project will be sanctioned at Machilipatnam featuring a massive investment of Rs. 4,000 crores. V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust Has Successfully Deployed The First Batch Of Three Electric Cars The renowned V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust has created a ripple in the Indian maritime arena by deploying the first batch of three Tata Xpres-T electric cars that have been provided by Energy Efficient Services Ltd. (EESL), which is a joint business venture involving Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Power. There is an opportunity for deploying three more e-cars in the coming days. According to a wet lease agreement, EESL is also responsible for supplying charging points at the VOC Port along with registration, maintenance of vehicles, insurance, and deployment of drivers. On top of that, the VOC Port is supposed to pay a monthly recurring cost to EESL. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Has Finally Delivered The First Ollis-Class Vessel For Staten Island Ferries The Eastern Shipbuilding Group has delivered the first vessel of the three new Ollis-class ferries meant for New York-based Staten Island Ferry service. ESG is now in charge of the construction, production engineering, and hassle-free delivery of the three brand-new EBDG-designed vessels along with the constant cooperation of Allanton Yard at ESG. The modern-day, state-of-the-art vessels that can flaunt the best environmental engineering as per the current industry standards, are deemed perfect for delivering top-notch performances on the busiest passenger ferry-route in the whole world. Sources: https://splash247.com/ts-lines-books-six-boxships-at-mawei-shipbuilding/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/jnpt-inducts-9-electric-vehicles/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/machilipatnam-port-work-to-start-soon/ http://www.eximin.net/NewsDetails.aspx?name=49269 https://maritime-executive.com/article/esg-delivers-first-ollis-class-ferry-for-staten-island-ferries