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Hapag-Lloyd shines

Hapag-Lloyd shines

Gepostet von | 11 Apr 2021 | , , | 0

Hapag-Lloyd, Germany's largest shipping company and number five in the global ranking of liner shipping companies, has received a strong tailwind from the coronavirus pandemic and was able to present a significantly improved result compared to the previous year. According to preliminary figures, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose to around 1.3 billion euros. This includes one-off expenses totalling around 120 million euros. The increase in freight rates by an average of almost USD 50 per TEU compared to 2019 due to high demand and lower bunker prices played an important role in the good result. However, cost savings of around 500 million euros also had an impact.

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US Navy remains visible in the South China Sea

US Navy remains visible in the South China Sea

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2021 | , , | 0

Even under the new President Joe Biden, the United States remains present in the South China Sea. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the Ticonderoga cruiser Port Royal have demonstratively carried out a number of joint manoeuvres in this sea area. The US is thus openly opposing the territorial claims of the Chinese, who regard almost the entire South China Sea as their territory. Text: mb; Photos: US...

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American Navy exercises with Malaysian Air Force in the South China Sea

American Navy exercises with Malaysian Air Force in the South China Sea

Gepostet von | 9 Apr 2021 | , , | 0

The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group has been training with the Royal Malaysian Air Force in the South China Sea. F/A-18s from the Carrier Wings 11 embarked on board the Roosevelt trained with Sukhoi Su-30 MKMs from the Southeast Asian state. The focus was on joint air operations and the integration of individual aircraft into the partner's units. Due to the pandemic, there were no face-to-face encounters on board during and after the two-day manoeuvre. Text: mb; Photos: US...

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Navigation radar for Polish minesweepers

Navigation radar for Polish minesweepers

Gepostet von | 9 Apr 2021 | , , , , | 0

Two of the new minesweepers for the Polish Navy will be equipped with the Kelvin Hughes Mk 11 X Band SharpEye navigation radar. It will be part of the integrated navigation bridge system from OSI Maritime Systems and will perform both navigation and maritime surveillance functions. The two Project 258 minesweepers, Albatros and Mewa, were built at the Remontowa shipyard in Gdansk. They are 58 metres long and displace 850 tonnes. The hull is made of non-magnetic steel. The main armament of the Kormoran II class is a 35-millimetre cannon. The radar system was developed by Kelvin Hughes, which was acquired by Hensoldt in 2017. Today it operates under the name Hensoldt UK. Text: mb; Images: Hensoldt UK,...

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Between fine words and reasons of state

Between fine words and reasons of state

Gepostet von | 9 Apr 2021 | , , | 1

Obviously, the German government is not so precise with its political signals towards the USA - but it is towards China. In connection with the planned voyage of a German frigate to the Indo-Pacific region, Federal Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer pleaded in an interview with Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland for the free trade routes to be respected. "We are not only talking about the freedom of sea routes, which is being jeopardised by China, but we are also prepared to do something about it." He continued: "I want us to do more than just make fine words, we really want to do something." The interview was published in abridged form on 7 April on...

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