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X-Press Feeders Confirms An Order For Sixteen New Dual-Fuel Newbuild Container Vessels Over the years, X-Press Feeders has carved out a special niche in the maritime arena as a well-established Sea Consortium-controlled feeder operator. Recently, it has made it to the headlines by placing an order for sixteen, brand-new dual-fuel newbuild container vessels that weigh 1,170 teu each and are able to run on conventional fuel or even green methanol. The New Dayang Shipbuilding in China has taken the responsibility of building the new container vessels, along with the Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding Group. The eco-friendly newbuild vessels will incorporate advanced technology to deliver a high performance in the near future. The Khidderpore Dry Dock Unit Has Been Inaugurated As An Integral Part Of The Concession Agreement According to the recent development in West Bengal’s maritime scenario, the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers have announced the inauguration of the Khidderpore Dry Dock Unit, which is considered as an integral part of the Concession Agreement sealed with the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. The Concession Agreement is working well towards the proper development of the three old dry docks at Khidderpore, as well as browsing for new business opportunities in the long run. Aegis Logistics Confirmed A Sale Agreement For The Sale Of Liquid Storage Units At The Haldia Dock Complex Aegis Logistics Limited has sealed a business transfer agreement with Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited in order to efficiently transfer the liquid storage units of the company that is conveniently located at the Haldia Dock Complex. A lucrative sum of money, INR 240 Crores to be precise, will be received by the maritime organization for the slump sale of the Haldia Undertaking. Kottayam Port Has Signed A Memorandum Of Understanding With Azimar Shipping & Logistics For Facilitating Container Movement The Kottayam Port has confirmed signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Azimar Shipping and Logistics for enabling the hassle-free container movement and constructing a modern-day, consolidated cargo warehouse in Kottayam. Needless to mention, the logistics segment in Kerala will undergo a massive boost once the full-scale transfer of cargo is facilitated through the Kottayam Port. LMG Marin Sanctions A Contract For Designing a Zero-Emissions Tanker For Grieg Edge LMG Marin has earned a lot of popularity as a well-known naval architecture firm and it has recently secured a contract to effectively design a zero-emissions tanker for Grieg Edge, which is regarded as the renowned innovation unit under the banner of the Grieg Maritime Group. Plus, the zero-emissions fuel tanker will be named as the Green Ammonia and is being considered as the first green ammonia-fueled tanker in the whole world. According to the sources, the brand-new tanker will enable the smooth transportation of the green ammonia fuel, all the way from a production unit in Berlevag, Norway to Svalbard, which happens to be a Norwegian archipelago. Sources: https://splash247.com/x-press-feeders-signs-for-16-methanol-powered-newbuilds/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/khidderpore-dry-dock-inaugurated/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/aegis-logistics-to-sell-liquid-storage-units-at-haldia-dock-complex/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/kottayam-port-signs-mou-with-azimar-for-container-movement/ https://www.marinelink.com/news/lmg-marin-design-zeroemissions-fuel-492561