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Mitsui OSK Lines Updates Its Boxship Vessel With Improved Bow Wind-Shields Mitsui OSK Lines has gained a huge amount of popularity as MOL for its consistently good performance in the maritime world and it has recently decided to amp up the boxships with new and improved versions of bow wind-shields. Along with the Samsung Heavy Industries, MOL has been granted the necessary approval of installing the latest and much advanced Bow Wind-Shield (which is large-sized too) that may go a long way in reducing CO2 output by a percentage range of 2-4% when it comes to ultra-large container vessels. MOL had already proved its worth when it has successfully installed a bow wind-shield for mid-sized containerships way back in 2015 and has given its assent regarding the matter of reduction of harmful C02 emissions - which has indeed become a lot lesser in intensity. Therefore, MOL has taken the initiative to further collaborate with Samsung Heavy Industries to implement this advanced technology to its large-sized boxship vessels. Wuhan Decides To Launch A Direct Containership Service Between Wuhan And Japan Wuhan Xingang Datong International Shipping has carved out a special niche for itself among the other shipping organizations and now it has excelled its performance by establishing a direct container shipping service between Wuhan and Japan at the earliest. Wuhan has always drawn a lot of attention by virtue of being a major transportation hub in China and with the launch of the new containership service, the trading matters will escalate rapidly between the two countries. Under the banner of the Central China Logistics Corporation, Wuhan International Shipping is all set for fuelling the deployment of two significant container vessels by the name of Hanya 1 and Hanya 2 on the proposed route. This direct service will play a major role in meeting the rising demands that has been boosted by the rapid increase in regional trade volume. PSA Chennai Surpassed Its Past Performance By Setting A New Vessel Productivity Record PSA Chennai has always been known for its trustworthy record and top-notch performance with no sign of complaints pouring in from loyal customers. Now, PSA Chennai has raised the bar higher by establishing a new vessel productivity record of 173 moves per hour for South and East India on earlier this month (7th November) that has resulted from handling no less than an incredible number of 3,346 moves on 19 hours for the vessel called ‘Wan Hai 507’. The Chennai Port Trust is also focussed on raising the port’s standard by streamlining the proper accessibility of roads, decreasing the vessel-related charges reduction in short-haul rail charges and the construction of an empty container depot within the premises. Shipbuilder Metal Shark Has Successfully Delivered Two Pilot Boats To Operator In New Orleans The well-known shipbuilder Metal Shark has successfully conducted the delivery of two pilot boats to Belle Chasse Marine Transportation, LLC (BCMT) which is a well-established operator from New Orleans. These pilot vessels are specially designed by the expert team at Metal Shark and are 45 feet in height along with the addition of welded aluminium Defiant-class monohull that essentially incorporates a modern-day hull design. The pilot boats are also well-equipped with a special deck arrangement that has been customized for the benefit of pilots. Port Of Rotterdam Has Been Selected As The Perfect Location For New Upcycling Plant By Black Bear Carbon After conducting a lot of research and careful evaluation of the pros and cons of the possible outcome, Black Bear Carbon has finally chosen the Port of Rotterdam as the ideal location for its next project - the Tire-to-Carbon-Black-Upcycling Plant and both of the famed organizations will cooperate in order to formulate the technical and financial requirements of this venture. This new treatment plant will specialize in decomposing granulate from end-of-life tires into carbon black, gas and pyrolysis oil. This partnership falls under the ‘Recovered Carbon Black Neverland’ and will churn out carbon black that is considered to be an important element in paints, rubber, plastic, and inks. Sources: https://splash247.com/mol-moves-ahead-with-bow-wind-shields-for-larger-boxships/ https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/industry-sectors/containers/launch-of-direct-container-shipping-between-wuhan-and-japan/ http://www.maritimegateway.com/psa-chennai-sets-yet-another-productivity-record/ https://www.marinelink.com/news/metal-shark-delivers-two-pilot-boats-new-472901 https://www.porttechnology.org/news/rotterdam-chosen-by-black-bear-carbon/