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The Port of Corpus Christi continues to maintain uninterrupted business operations as it works in close cooperation with federal, state and local governments, as well as industry in the implementation of its COVID-19 response measures.
Port of Antwerp has assured continuity because it plays a crucial role in supplying Belgium and a large part of Europe.
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract to supply Tanzania Ports Authority with a total of six Kalmar rubber-tyred gantry cranes for use a Dar es Salaam port.
Norwegian paint-manufacturer Jotun has commercialised two new marine paint products containing I-Tech’s antifouling active agent Selektope.
Dos Santos International recently commissioned two Sandwich belt high angle conveyors for Continental Gold’s Buriticá project in Antioquia, Colombia.
Bulkmatic has acquired Paris Transport, adding capacity in central Illinois and Indianapolis for dry bulk shipments.
UK Major Ports has commented on the coronavirus impact and government emergency powers.
Responding to the publication of the government’s policy paper on its new Emergency Bill, the British Ports Association has said that keeping the UK’s global gateways open for trade should be a priority.
At the Baltic Port of Ust-Luga, around 100 km west of St. Petersburg in Russia, export capacity is being expanded further by the port logistics company Ultra-mar.
Mondi Group has announced the appointment of Philip Yea as a non-executive director of Mondi plc and Chair.
On 12 March 2020, the Belgian government announced special measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 whilst asking for important sectors of industry to keep their activities going.
SeaQuest Shipmanagement has ensured that a client’s handysize bulk carrier completed its second special survey.