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Hamburg: Hapag-Lloyd calls for quick decision on Köhlbrand crossing

Hamburg: Hapag-Lloyd calls for quick decision on Köhlbrand crossing

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2024 | , , | 0

Will the Köhlbrand Bridge in Hamburg harbour be replaced by a tunnel or a new bridge? Or can the old bridge perhaps be preserved, at least for cars? New construction without demolition A second Köhlbrand Bridge would be the most sensible solution in economic, ecological and architectural terms, says the Hamburg Monument Association. It has long been calling for a review of whether the old bridge can be preserved. Gunther Bonz, the former President of the Port of Hamburg Business Association, had previously stated that the old bridge might not have to be demolished in view of the changing route plans of container shipping companies such as Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, thus reigniting the debate on the preservation of the old bridge....

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Methanol engines on the rise

Methanol engines on the rise

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2024 | , , , | 0

Maritime Cluster Northern Germany presents a comprehensive market overview Methanol is well on its way to establishing itself as one of the most important fuel options alongside LNG and ammonia as well as bio-based fuels such as FAME due to its high potential for decarbonising shipping and protecting the environment. Decisions by major market players such as Maersk and X-Press Feeders to use methanol in new ships support this development. A few years ago, engines that could process methanol were virtually non-existent. Now, however, established engine manufacturers are increasingly opening up to this fuel and actively tapping into this market. In addition, there are more and more engines that are being retrofitted or are to be...

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Aspides: what has it achieved so far?

Aspides: what has it achieved so far?

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2024 | , , | 0

68 ships have been protected - ten drones and four missiles were destroyed in eleven attacks The EU's Operation Aspides aims to protect merchant ships from attacks by Yemeni Houthi militiamen. According to High Representative Josep Borrell, 68 ships have been protected since 23 February and eleven attacks in the Red Sea have been repelled. At the specially convened press conference on 8 April, he expressed his satisfaction with the result that the EU is proving to be a maritime security guarantor. Particularly in light of the fact that four EU ships are currently securing maritime traffic in the "purely defensive operation", as Borrell emphasised on several occasions (mission component 1...

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Denmark - Shipowners' association fears end for Danish seafarers

Denmark - Shipowners' association fears end for Danish seafarers

Gepostet von | 9 Apr 2024 | , , , | 0

Danske Rederier (Danish Shipping), one of Denmark's oldest and most influential shipping organisations, has spoken out against a proposal to abolish tax breaks for Danish seafarers. Specifically, according to the Danish Shipowners' Association, this concerns a regulation that was introduced with broad government support in 1988 to secure the future of the Danish seafaring tradition. One of the provisions is that Danish and foreign seafarers on Danish ships do not have to pay tax on their wages. An expert committee commissioned by the government had drawn up proposals and alternatives for reducing subsidies. One of these proposals, which could save the government more than 276 million euros,...

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Naval shipbuilding in Schleswig-Holstein at the turn of the century

Naval shipbuilding in Schleswig-Holstein at the turn of the century

Gepostet von | 9 Apr 2024 | , , | 0

Defence technology summit with Minister President Günther The defence technology industry in Schleswig-Holstein is an important part of the German armaments base with around 30 efficient companies employing around 8,500 defence technology employees. The business activities are broadly diversified with naval shipbuilding, the land systems and aviation industries as well as the communications, weapons and ammunition systems, sensor, optics and optronics industries. Naval shipbuilding is of particular importance to security and industrial policy in Germany's northernmost federal state. With 16 companies and 5,300 people directly employed in defence technology, it is the largest sector. With surface and underwater shipbuilding, it has key defence technologies and core capabilities that are essential for security, industrial and alliance policy as well as technological and armaments industry reasons.

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