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Kuehne+Nagel Collaborates With Aker Clean Hydrogen To Upgrade Its Container Shipping Portfolio If you like to stay abreast of container shipping news, then Switzerland-based logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has teamed up with Norway-based Aker Clean Hydrogen, which happens to be a green fuel producer. This collaboration is meant to upgrade the former’s container shipping portfolio with the necessary addition of hydrogen, methanol, and ammonia that will boost its performance in the long run. The two well-established companies are confident that this joint effort will prove beneficial in promoting fossil-free shipping in the coming days, as Kuehne+Nigel manages the contract booking while Aker Clean Hydrogen will help in providing the much-needed access to green fuels. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Announces Its Long-Term Plans Of Boosting Connectivity In The Eastern Region As you must be aware, the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port has carved out a special niche when it comes to port-based activities in the eastern region of the country with its consistently top-notch performance. Not to mention, the port has shared its future plans of doling out competitive services to its stakeholders as it is focused on emerging as the LNG hub on the eastern coast. Hence, the port is planning a quick upgrade of its services insignificant issues like capacity augmentation, improved connectivity, estate management as well as process simplification in its two dock systems - Kolkata Dock Complex and Haldia Dock Complex. Gujarat-Based APM Terminals Pipavav Has Announced Its Results For The Third Quarter APM Terminals Pipavav has finally confirmed the financial results for the third quarter that had successfully run its course in December 2021. As per the reports, APM Terminals Pipavav has announced a net profit of INR 437.64 million for Q3FY22, and throwing light on the matter, the quarter’s container cargo business has recorded an approximate total of 157,256 teus while the terminal’s liquid business has registered an impressive number at 0.24 MT. Maersk Is Currently Focussed On Clearing The Nepal-Bound Cargo Containers At The Visakhapatnam Port There’s no denying the fact that Maersk has a strong presence in the container shipping arena and it has recently shared its intention of clearing the backlog of pending cargo containers that are stranded for more than 30 days at the Visakhapatnam Port. On top of that, the reputed maritime organization has made it clear that it is now focused on diverting shipments from Kolkata and Haldia ports to reduce the delays, ensure a quick delivery service, and explore alternate modes of transportation. Terntank’s Brand-New Product Tanker Tern Island Has Finally Made its Maiden Call At The Port Of Gothenburg The Port of Gothenburg has readily welcomed the new product tanker (that has gained recognition as Tern Island) by the Swedish tanker operator Terntank, which has recently completed its maiden voyage and has put down its anchor at the above-mentioned port. As a matter of fact, the new product tanker comes with an advanced battery-powered system. Plus, it also happens to be the first tanker that will make it a point to properly utilize shore power, as well. Sources: https://splash247.com/kuehnenagel-partners-with-aker-to-offer-green-fuels-for-container-shipping/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/kolkata-port-to-increase-connectivity-simplify-processes/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/apm-terminals-pipavav-gujarat-pipavav-port-ltd-reports-financial-performance-for-q3y22/ https://www.maritimegateway.com/maersk-to-ease-backlog-of-nepal-cargo-at-vizag-port/ https://maritime-executive.com/article/tanker-makes-history-with-first-zero-emission-port-operations