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Kansas City Southern Releases “For the Long Haul” Sustainability Report, 2021 Sustainability Data Update

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木曜日, 7月 21, 2022

Kansas City Southern (KCS) has released a 2021 sustainability data update to its sustainability report, For the Long Haul: Delivering Prosperity, Valuing People, Protecting the Planet.

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  • Kansas City Southern (KCS) has released a 2021 sustainability data update to its sustainability report, For the Long Haul: Delivering Prosperity, Valuing People, Protecting the Planet.
  • We are proud to share 2021 updates to our sustainability report, which demonstrate our focus on safety, environmentally responsible operations and employee engagement.
  • 2021 Sustainability Data Update Highlights:
    KCS greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets were approved by the Science-Based Target initiative.
  • Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., KCS is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama.

Kansas City Southern Announces Agreement to Invest in Celaya Railway Bypass and Amend KCSM’s Concession Title to Extend Exclusivity

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水曜日, 7月 20, 2022

In exchange for the investment, the SICT has agreed to amend KCSMs Concession Title effective July 14th , 2022, to extend the exclusivity rights granted to KCSM for an additional period of 10 years.

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  • In exchange for the investment, the SICT has agreed to amend KCSMs Concession Title effective July 14th , 2022, to extend the exclusivity rights granted to KCSM for an additional period of 10 years.
  • Under this amendment, KCSMs exclusivity will now expire in 2037.
  • We are pleased to announce an agreement with the SICT to make critical rail infrastructure investments in the Celaya Bypass and other infrastructure, and extend KCSMs exclusivity rights under the Concession Title by 10 years, stated Oscar Augusto Del Cueto Cuevas, KCSM president, general manager and executive representative.
  • Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., KCS is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama.

Holland America Line Launches Best Deal of the Year on 2023 Cruises -- 'Book Early & Save' Includes Crew Appreciation, Onboard Credit, Low-Fare Guarantee and Popular 'Have It All' Amenities

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火曜日, 7月 12, 2022

SEATTLE, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the desire to travel increases and cruise bookings continue to surge, Holland America Line is enticing guests to plan ahead and make future cruise reservations now with a new "Book Early & Save" offer.

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  • For a seven-day cruise, guests see a booking value of more than $900 per person when taking advantage of "Book Early & Save."
  • 'Book Early & Save' comes at the right time to start planning for the upcoming holidays and 2023," said Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America Line's chief commercial officer.
  • Crew Appreciation: Prepaid stateroom gratuities for team members is included for the first and second guests in a stateroom.
  • With Holland America Line's most popular Wi-Fi package, guests can visit their favorite sites, including email, news, sports and more.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®' 2025 World Cruise Sells Out Before Officially Opening for Bookings, Breaks Record for Fourth Consecutive Year

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水曜日, 6月 15, 2022

MIAMI, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth year running, Regent Seven Seas Cruises® has sold out its world cruise in record time, with the sailing being completely reserved prior to officially opening for bookings on June 15, 2022. The sailing, which at 150 nights is the longest in the cruise line's history, had fares starting at $86,999 per guest for a Deluxe Veranda Suite, and $249,999 per guest for a Master Suite.

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  • MIAMI, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --For the fourth year running, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has sold out its world cruise in record time, with the sailing being completely reserved prior to officially opening for bookings on June 15, 2022.
  • Regent's 2025 World Cruise has been reserved by loyal past guests as well as over a third of guests who will be new to Regent's unrivaled experience.
  • Guests can also add an additional 18-night sailing to the 2025 World Cruise, with approximately 25% of guests taking this option.
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the leadingluxurycruise line, delivering An Unrivaled Experience for 30 years.

HD Hyundai's Avikus successfully conducts the world's first transoceanic voyage of a large merchant ship relying on autonomous navigation technologies

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木曜日, 6月 2, 2022

The vessel equipped with HD Hyundai's Avikus-developed HiNAS 2.0, Level 2 autonomous navigation solution, was successfully operated over 10,000 km.

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  • The vessel equipped with HD Hyundai's Avikus-developed HiNAS 2.0, Level 2 autonomous navigation solution, was successfully operated over 10,000 km.
  • Together withSK Shipping, Avikus, which specializes in autonomous navigation, announced on June 2 that it had successfully completed autonomous navigation of PRISM COURAGE," a 180,000 square-meter-class ultra-large LNG carrier.
  • The vessel sailed half of roughly 20,000 kilometers in total distance with the autonomous navigation technology HiNAS 2.0.
  • The Level 2 autonomous navigation technology can control and operate the ship in addition to the functions of recognition and judgment (Level 1 autonomous navigation technology).

HD Hyundai's Avikus becomes the world's first to make transoceanic voyage using its autonomous navigation technology

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木曜日, 6月 2, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avikus, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai (former Hyundai Heavy Industries Group), has successfully carried out autonomous navigation of a large ship across the ocean, becoming the first company in the world to accomplish such a feat.

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  • Together with SK Shipping, Avikus, which specializes in autonomous navigation, announced that it had successfully completed autonomous navigation of PRISM COURAGE," a 180,000 square-meter ultra-large LNG carrier, equipped with HiNAS 2.0, Avikus' Level 2 autonomous navigation solution.
  • The Level 2 technology can control and operate the ship in addition to the functions of recognition and judgment.
  • Autonomous navigation technology is drawing attention as an innovative technology for future maritime mobility, solving workforce shortages in the maritime transportation industry, reduce pollutants, and improve safety by completely removing the possibility of human errors.
  • We will lead innovation by upgrading autonomous navigation solutions not only for large merchant ships but also for small leisure boats."

Notarc Acquires the Panama Canal Container Port Terminal and Will Resume Construction of the $1.4 Billion Project

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木曜日, 5月 19, 2022

The project is already forty percent (40%) completed and is slated to resume construction by the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • The project is already forty percent (40%) completed and is slated to resume construction by the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • "We are delighted to be here for this special occasion and to commit to the partnership with Notarc, the Panamanian Government and, most importantly, the people of Panama.
  • "SGP is excited to join Notarc in the development of these transformational projects for Panama and the region.
  • Notarc Management Group comprises leading investment and asset management professionals in UK, Europe, Panama, Asia, The Bahamas, and The United States.

Excelerate Energy and Gasgrid Finland Sign FSRU Charter Agreement

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金曜日, 5月 20, 2022

Excelerate Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EE) (Excelerate) and a subsidiary of Gasgrid Finland Oy (Gasgrid Finland) today signed a ten-year contract in Helsinki to charter a floating storage and regasification vessel (FSRU) that will provide flexible, reliable, and secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Finland, Estonia, and the Baltic Sea Region.

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  • Excelerate Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EE) (Excelerate) and a subsidiary of Gasgrid Finland Oy (Gasgrid Finland) today signed a ten-year contract in Helsinki to charter a floating storage and regasification vessel (FSRU) that will provide flexible, reliable, and secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Finland, Estonia, and the Baltic Sea Region.
  • Under the time charter party agreement, Excelerate will deploy its FSRU Exemplar to provide regasification services in Southern Finland.
  • Per the cooperation agreement signed on May 4 by Gasgrid Finland and Estonias gas transmission operator Elering AS, the FSRU may be located in an Estonian port this winter if the port structures are not yet completed in Finland.
  • We are honored to collaborate with Gasgrid Finland to deliver essential energy infrastructure that will benefit Finland and more broadly the Baltic Sea region.

Holland America Line's Zaandam Returns to Service in Fort Lauderdale

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木曜日, 5月 12, 2022

SEATTLE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's Zaandam returned to service Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, leaving just one more ship until the cruise line's full fleet is operational again. Zaandam embarked guests for a nine-day Atlantic Coast cruise to Montreal, Canada, that will position it in Canada/New England through October. Not only is this a return to service for Zaandam, but it also marks a return to cruising in the Canada/New England region after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • SEATTLE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Holland America Line's Zaandam returned to service Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, leaving just one more ship until the cruise line's full fleet is operational again.
  • Zaandam embarked guests for a nine-day Atlantic Coast cruise to Montreal, Canada, that will position it in Canada/New England through October.
  • Holland America Line will complete the restart of the fleet June 12 with Westerdam in Seattle, Washington.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

2024 VOYAGE COLLECTION LAUNCH AMONG THE BEST SINGLE-DAY BOOKING DAYS IN OCEANIA CRUISES' HISTORY

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火曜日, 5月 10, 2022

MIAMI, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, reported the opening day for its 2024 Collection of voyages on May 4, 2022, ranks among the best single-day booking periods in the company's history.

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  • MIAMI, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, reported the opening day for its 2024 Collection of voyages on May 4, 2022, ranks among the best single-day booking periods in the company's history.
  • On May 4, 2022, Oceania Cruises opened its 2024 Collection of voyagesfor sale to the general public.
  • More than 350 voyages ranging from 7 to 82 days in length and spanning from October 2023 to December 2024 went on sale.
  • All of the bookings for 2023 and 2024 are new cash bookings with absolutely no dilution from Future Cruise Credits issued during the pandemic.