The difference primarily represents increased bunker costs due to higher oil prices and weaker Norwegian currency than last year, increased operating costs as a result of the start-up of the ro-ro ship COLOR CARRIER, as well as one-off costs related to the start-up of COLOR HYBRID.
Zeebrugge and the Possibilities of 5G
In 2019, the Port of Zeebrugge invested in a large-scale private 5G-network. Driven by a clear strategic vision, the port authorities decided to use this 5G technology to accelerate automation and improve productivity at the port. Port of Zeebrugge is the first Belgian port to invest in a 5G network. Citymesh invited them to travel to Finland. On this inspiring journey, they explored several practical 5G use-cases at the Port of Oulu.
Europe’s Ports Call On EU and Member States to Keep Goods Moving in the EU
European ports call on the Commission and the EU member States to give priority to maintaining the transport of goods. All necessary measures should be taken to keep trade moving to ensure that essential goods and materials can be delivered to citizens throughout the EU. The closing of borders should not cut off the flow of goods.
British Department for Transport has agreed to a temporary and limited urgent relaxation of the enforcement of EU drivers’ hours rules in England, Scotland and Wales for the drivers of vehicles involved in the delivery of food, non-food (personal care and household paper and cleaning) and over the counter pharmaceuticals.
Maritime Safety Queensland has banned all commercial ships from entering ports in Queensland if the ship, or any person onboard, has been in any country outside of Australia within the last 14-days. Shipping Australia understands that other port authorities are considering similar measures and strongly urges against such action
Stena Line to Axe 950 Jobs in Response to Coronavirus Impact
U-Turn for Anek Lines’ EL. VENIZELOS
Eventually, Anek Lines’ EL. VENIZELOS departed for Malta (Marsaxlokk) as the Spanish authorities decided that due to the Coronavirus situation in Cadiz she is not required for the moment. So she departed, along with TANIT of the Tunisia Ferries, which headed to La Goulette.
The large ship arrived in Cadiz on 13 March in order to serve as a floating hotel for Navantia shipyard workers who had undertaken the transformation of the CARNIVAL VICTORY.
On March 12, 2020 the new acquisition of AINAFTIS Shipping Co (Kalimassias) roro CTMA VOYAGEUR, arrived at the Avlis Shipyards (Chalkis), coming from Montreal.
The ship was purchased –from the Canadian CTMA- on early February 2020 and sailed from Canada on February 22, 2020. She is expected to join her fleetmate RORO PELAGITIS in the Aegean Sea service.
STENA SUPERFAST X Arrived at Perama for Conversion (FSN11)
On 10 March, Stena Line’s ropax STENA SUPERFAST X arrived at Perama (Greece) –from Belfast– in order to undergo a small-scale conversion and interior remodelling for her new career.
The ship is on long-term charter by Corsica Linea. From summer 2020 she will be introduced on the North African service (Marseille-Algeria).
Renamed A. NEPITA, she will fly the Cypriot flag.
158 extra cabins will be added.
Correction: STENA SUPERFAST X will have 95 more cabins in order to have 158 in total.