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Evergreen Marine Confirmed An Order For 24 Feeder Container Vessels At Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Taiwan-based Evergreen Marine has recently signed a deal and ordered the construction of 24 feeder container vessels at the famous CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding for an approximately 1. 1 billion dollars. The order comprises vessels of three different sizes, a pair of 1,800 teu vessels, eleven 3,000 teu units, and eleven 2,300 units. Gangavaram Port Has Achieved A Huge Milestone By Setting Great Records In Cargo Commodities Over the years, Gangavaram Port has emerged as not only the deepest but also the most modernized port in India. Recently, it has established groundbreaking records in the country’s maritime arena when it comes to dealing in several cargo commodities by discharging 26,885 MT of fertilizer within a very short span of 24 hours. The port has utilized the MHCs or Mobile Harbour Cranes in handling the incredible load of fertilizers. Gangavaram Port is well-equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, vast storage facilities, and multi-purpose cargo berths to help in the smooth transaction of cargo. JNPT Has Planned The Privatization Of The Shallow Water Berth Along With The Coastal Berth Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (more commonly known as JNPT) has chosen Crisil Risk and Infrastructure Solutions to act as the transaction advisor for the planned privatization of the coastal berth meant for local cargo movements along with the shallow water berth that deals with general cargo. The upcoming privatization of the port-based facilities will transform JNPT into a well-established landlord port. Kerala-Based Exporters Are Getting Affected By The Shutting Down Of Chinese Port Owing To The Coronavirus Crisis Kerala-based exporters are now anticipating the negative impact of the recent shutting down of Chinese ports due to the surge in coronavirus infections. The exporters are of the opinion that the changing scenario might cause a further decline in container shortage and inevitably lead to a rise in freight costs in the near future. Australia-Based Icebreaker Embarks On A New Voyage From Netherlands To Its Home Port Of Hobart The brand-new icebreaker from Australia called RSV Nuyina has started its long journey all the way from Netherlands to its homeport of Hobart and the vessel is being regarded as an integral part of the country’s Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations. The new icebreaker is also the central platform of Antarctic and Southern Ocean scientific research under the Australian Antarctic Division. Sources: https://www.maritimegateway.com/gangavaram-port-achieves-new-milestones-in-cargo-handling/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/jnpt-leads-to-become-the-first-landlord-port/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/chinese-port-crisis-hits-kerala-exports/