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Israel-Based Carrier ZIM Has Acquired Seven Brand-New Vessels To Expand Its Fleet Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (more commonly referred to as ZIM) is a publicly held Israeli cargo shipping organization that has carved out a special niche in the global maritime industry by becoming one of major carriers. Recently, ZIM has made the headlines by confirming the acquisition of seven new vessels to its existing fleet after cancelling its usual plans for chartering vessels. As an attempt to balance the chartering market, ZIM has purchased four vessels in the 4,100-4,560 teu range as well as a fifth one in the aforementioned size range plus two 1,100 teu vessels, as well. The acquisition of not one but seven brand-new ships will prove beneficial in strengthening the organization’s commercial prospects while creating shareholder value in the long run. ZIM has indeed made a smart move to expand the existing fleet and meet the growing requirements of the clients. Short Sea Shipping Is Emerging As A Preferable Alternative To Road Freight In Kerala Kerala is now witnessing a steady rise in short sea shipping as a great alternative to road freight as three minor ports (namely Kollam, Azhikkal and Beypore) have successfully handled a total count of 1,152 containers in a short period of time. The short sea shipping service in Kerala is gradually gaining momentum and is being supervised by Round The Coast that is promoted by a logistics conglomerate JM Baxi and Company based in Mumbai. APM Terminals Pipavav Offers Direct And Cost-Friendly Connectivity To ICD Jodhpur APM Terminals Pipavav has played an integral role in establishing a trustworthy and budget-friendly supply chain with the direct connectivity to ICD Jodhpur. APM Terminals Pipavav has been successful in launching the first container train to Jodhpur ICD (Inland Container Depot) on an electrified route. The container train was handled by the Pipavav Rail Corporation Ltd., which is a subsidiary of the esteemed Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. The train service will offer a reliable, eco-friendly EXIM cargo movement and establish a seamless connection to the customer base in Jodhpur. India Urges Qatar To Quickly Deliver The Liquefied Natural Gas Cargo Owing To The Electricity Crisis India has asked Qatar to speed up the delayed delivery of the 58 liquefied natural gas shipments due to the ongoing electricity crisis in the country. India is undergoing an electricity shortage because of the coal scarcity and escalating global energy rates. The energy sector in India is also focussed on reducing the LNG consumption due to the current scenario. Singapore-Based Sam Pan Marine Holdings Places an Order For Upto 12 CTVs From Strategic Marine Hailing from Singapore, Sam Pan Marine Holdings has confirmed the order for upto 12 CTVs from Strategic Marine. In fact, Sam Pan Marine Holdings has reportedly appointed the Strategic Marine organization as the preferred commercial agent for handling the commercial management services for the brand-new vessels. Sources: https://www.maritimegateway.com/shortsea-shipping-picking-up-in-kerala/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/apm-terminals-pipavav-offers-direct-connectivity-to-icd-jodhpur/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/india-asks-qatar-to-speed-up-lng-shipments/