Maersk Outlines Year in Review, Outlook
Steve Felder, Managing Director, Maersk South Asia has outlined the developments in 2019 and what we can expect in 2020:âWhile the global container demand was lower in 2019 due to weaker growth in the global economy, India witnessed a broad-based slowdown in its import export trade as well after a growth of several years. This is aligned closely with the weaker domestic demand, tight liquidity andâŠ
US Box Ship Rescues Iranian Mariners
A U.S.-flagged merchant vessel Maersk Kinloss rescued three Iranian mariners who had been stranded at sea for several weeks.The Maersk company informed U.S. NavalâŠ
Dead Monkey Found in a Shipping Container
A dead monkey was found in a shipping container in WhÄngÄrei, New Zealand this month.A staff member at BBS Timbers discovered the dehydrated monkey body squeezed between sawn timber packs upon opening the fumigated container, which had arrived from Guyana.The facility alerted Biosecurity New Zealand, which advised how to remove the monkey. A biosecurity officer followed up with an inspection and picked up the body for disposal.The monkey body was in a poor condition.
Damen: New CEO and Structure
Arnout Damen will take over as CEO of Damen Shipyards Group effective January 1, as the the Dutch shipbuilding conglomerate transitions to a new divisional structure, the group announce on Monday.Arnout Damen succeeds René Berkvens, who has been the CEO of Damen Shipyards Group for more than 13 years."We are extremely indebted to René for his commitment as our company's top executive," said Chairman Kommer Damen. âUnder his leadership, Damen has grown into a globally operating, leading player.
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