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Ocean Network Express Has Finally Expressed Interest In The New York Shipping Exchange Based out of Japan, the Ocean Network Express (that is popularly referred to as ONE) has found appreciation on a global scale with its widespread contribution to the maritime industry. Now, it has become the latest carrier to finally join The New York Shipping Exchange that has already created a buzz in the maritime arena as an advanced online booking platform. This recent development has brought into light the fact that more than 60% of the global liner capacity has now signed up for the Gordon Downes-initiated network. The optimum price, space, and equipment provided by The New York Shipping Exchange will aid in boosting the eventual success of the supply chain, much to the joy of the loyal customer base at ONE! The smooth strategy of planning the company’s vessels and optimizing the global network will reinstate the customer’s commitment to the maritime organization as they look forward to embracing the cost-effective and trustworthy services in the future. APM Terminals Launched The New Vado Gateway Container Terminal APM Terminals has finally opened the Vado Gateway Container Terminal for operation in the northern region of Italy and the new container terminal will surely prove beneficial to the organization, without any doubt at all. This container terminal has been inaugurated on 12th December as an attempt to transform and improve the scenario of logistics in the region and has been regarded as a direct consequence of an incredible investment value of 450 million euros as per the information received by the sources. The Vado terminal has already been decided as the platform for promoting two significant services by A.P.Moller-Maersk that will commence from February 2020. Andhra Pradesh Govt. Decides To Build A Greenfield Port At Ramayapatnam Keeping the current trends in the shipping industry in mind, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has shared the plans of constructing a greenfield port at Ramayapatnam that is located in the Prakasam district, a place where the Government might eventually build a major port as a part of long-term venture. Initially, the greenfield port is not going to be designated as a crucial one and as of now, the Government is focused on sanctioning the environment-related and coastal regulation zone clearances necessary for this high-profile project that requires funding of Rs. 10,000 crore! CMA CGM Partnered With Shell For The Constant Supply Of Biofuel The world-famous CMA CGM Group has agreed to go for a joint collaboration with Shell to facilitate the supply of a huge amount of marine biofuel as a replacement for the conventional marine fuels (that are infamous for damaging the environment) for its existing fleet. The fuel is composed of 80 percent low sulphur and 20 percent of biofuel, which is derived from a cooking oil - that is indeed innovation at its best! The planned usage of the advanced marine biofuel will provide sufficient energy for the vessels owned by the organization to cover a great distance of one million kilometers that is same as the 80 round-trips between Rotterdam and New York. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Has Launched The First Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier In The World The Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) from Japan has introduced the first liquefied hydrogen carrier in the world that is specially designed to withstand an increased capacity and heavy-duty shipments that are cryogenically frozen and are transferred on an international scale. The hydrogen carrier was built by the expert team at the Kobe Works yard under the supervision of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. This vessel incorporates the modern-day mechanisms and up-to-date techniques to be able to transfer liquefied hydrogen that is cooled to -253 degrees Celsius without any hassles during the journey. On its completion, the SUISO Frontier will be prepared to endure a technology demonstration testing that is held in Japan in 2020 and will be absorbed as an integral part of a global hydrogen energy supply chain that revolves around the production of liquefied hydrogen in Australia that is further shipped to Japan. Sources: https://splash247.com/one-signs-up-to-the-new-york-shipping-exchange/ https://www.porttechnology.org/news/vado-gateway-terminal-inaugurated/ http://www.maritimegateway.com/greenfield-non-major-port-ramayapatnam/ https://maritime-executive.com/article/cma-cgm-accelerates-deployment-of-biofuel https://www.marinelink.com/news/khi-intros-worlds-first-liquefied-473752