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Hyster has delivered the United Kingdom’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered ReachStacker to the Port of Tilbury, marking a significant milestone in the decarbonisation of heavy port cargo handling equipment. The machine, a Hyster RS46-36CH, is operating at Tilbury2, the port’s logistics and distribution hub, in a deployment supported by Innovate UK funding through the ZEHIA […] Hyster has delivered the United Kingdom’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered ReachStacker to the Port of Tilbury, marking a significant milestone in the decarbonisation of heavy port cargo handling equipment.…

ABS has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for a 22,000-cbm ammonia bunkering vessel. The vessel is designed to supply ammonia as marine fuel. The approval was announced at Gastech 2026 and follows a joint development project launched earlier this […] ABS has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for a 22,000-cbm ammonia bunkering vessel. The vessel is designed to supply ammonia as marine fuel.…

The transition period for compliance with the United Arab Emirates’ Maritime Pre-load Cargo Information (MPCI) programme will end on 30 September 2026. Full enforcement under the UAE National Advance Information Center programme will begin on 1 October 2026. Hapag-Lloyd has reminded customers to submit all required shipment information completely, accurately and within the applicable deadlines. […] The transition period for compliance with the United Arab Emirates’ Maritime Pre-load Cargo Information (MPCI) programme will end on 30 September 2026. Full enforcement under the UAE National Advance Information Center programme will begin on 1 October 2026.…

Heavy security was deployed in South Sudan on Tuesday as the president prepared to dissolve the government for the first-ever election, with analysts warning that last-minute legal changes give him total control over the transition

FAAN said passenger traffic and airline capacity are expanding, but infrastructure and operating costs continue to constrain Nigeria’s aviation potential.

Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Egitto, a new 9,800-CEU Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC). China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu delivered the vessel on 21 September. The new ship is Grimaldi’s 14th Ammonia Ready unit. Together with sister ship Grande Pacifico, it is also the largest PCTC in the Group’s fleet. 9,800-CEU […] Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Egitto , a new 9,800-CEU Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC). China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu delivered the vessel on 21 September. The new ship is Grimaldi’s 14th Ammonia Ready unit. Together with sister ship Grande Pacifico , it is also the largest PCTC in the Group’s fleet.…

Noma is a rapidly progressing and often fatal infection of the face and mouth. It begins with gum inflammation in malnourished children living in polluted environments and quickly spreads to destroy soft tissues and bones. It mostly affects 2- to 6-year-old children, especially in poor communities.

CBN stated that although the outlook for the domestic economy remained positive, external and domestic risks could undermine the moderation in inflation.

“Settlement discussions, therefore, did not arise in a vacuum. They formed part of a broader governmental effort to resolve a longstanding dispute and remove what was regarded at the time as a legal obstacle to financing and implementation of a major national power project,” he said.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is expanding its Intra-Asia network with two services connecting China with Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. The carrier will enhance its North China Indonesia (NCI) Service and launch a new China Singapore Malaysia (CSM) Service. Both services will operate weekly and support dry and reefer cargo. NCI connects China, Indonesia and Singapore […] Pacific International Lines (PIL) is expanding its Intra-Asia network with two services connecting China with Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. The carrier will enhance its North China Indonesia (NCI) Service and launch a new China Singapore Malaysia (CSM) Service.…