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German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd will navigate through the COVID-19 crisis without seeking state aid.

Many other large companies in Germany have required a support from the government, Hapag-Lloyd sees no need for any financial support. The problems are minor.

“We will not look for government support as we are pretty confident that we will manage to get through this crisis on our own,” -spokesperson of Hapag-Lloyd.

All investments have been delayed such as ordering of new boxships.

Hapag-Lloyd currently has a fleet of 248 ships.

Thursday, 04 October 2018 13:46

ABC Announces engine deals

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Anglo Belgian Corp. (ABC) announced a pair of engine agreements at the InnoTrans trade show in Berlin. ABC signed an agreement with Skinest Rail to supply 40 medium-speed DZC engines for the modernization of TE10 mainline service locomotives of Metinvest Holding Ukraine. ABC also signed an agreement with Ukraine-based Nikolaev Locomotive Rebuilder LLC for the supply of 6DZC engine. This medium-speed diesel engine will be used to repower TEM7 diesel-electric shunting locomotive of ArcelorMittal in Ukraine. ABC’s 6DZC engine, replacing the existing V12 engine, generates more power (up to 2000 hp or 1470 kW) while offering far lower fuel and lube oil consumption and less emissions, the company said. 

'Dutch Damen Shipyards Group' has unveiled and presented its 3D printed ship’s propeller, the WAAMpeller. The propeller went through rigorous testing process which was verified by Bureau Veritas. The project was the result of a collaboration between RAMLAB, Promarin, Autodesk, Bureau Veritas and Damen.

Prototype was printed in 298 layers, and will be a part of the research for Stan Tug 1606 vessels.
Wednesday, 29 November 2017 13:05

MSC Cruises Takes Delivery of MSC Seaside

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MSC Cruises has taken delivery of MSC Seaside from Fincantieri. The ship is 323 meters long, 41 meters wide and will be able to carry 5,179 passengers. Fincantieri will also construct MSC Seaview, which is slated for delivery in June 2018.

MSC Seaside is the largest ship so far built in Italy.
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