West Coast of the United States

ZIM Relaunches its ZIM eCommerce Xpress (ZEX) Service, Providing a Premium, Speedy China-US West Coast Service

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

(NYSE: ZIM), a global container shipping company, announced today the relaunch of ZIM eCommerce Xpress (ZEX), its revolutionary eCommerce expedited line connecting South China to the US West Coast.

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  • (NYSE: ZIM), a global container shipping company, announced today the relaunch of ZIM eCommerce Xpress (ZEX), its revolutionary eCommerce expedited line connecting South China to the US West Coast.
  • Originally introduced in 2020, the ZEX service returns in view of the recent evolving needs of the eCommerce market.
  • ZEX provides a dedicated, speedy and reliable solution for those seeking a competitively priced shipping alternative to airfreight.
  • ZIM is also offering ZEX customers, its A2ZIM premium service package, providing customers with exclusive and dedicated customer service features.

Acrow Bridges Reconnect Routes Closed After Flooding in San Luis Obispo County, California

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acrow , a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, is pleased to announce two of its modular steel bridges were installed recently to reconnect flood-damaged routes in different locations within San Luis Obispo County in California’s Central Coast region.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acrow , a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, is pleased to announce two of its modular steel bridges were installed recently to reconnect flood-damaged routes in different locations within San Luis Obispo County in California’s Central Coast region.
  • Because the route is used by first responders and for evacuation in the event of fire, San Luis Obispo County quickly built a temporary access road, but required a longer-term detour solution.
  • The modular bridge is expected to be in place for several years until a permanent crossing is designed and constructed.
  • The bridges were rented to Souza Construction, Inc., of San Luis Obispo, who was the installation contractor under contract to San Luis Obispo County on both projects.

Ocean Infinity secures survey contract for first-ever floating offshore windfarm project on US West Coast

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Monday, September 18, 2023

This agreement solidifies Ocean Infinity's position as the leading provider of innovative survey solutions and underscores its commitment to advancing sustainable energy initiatives.

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  • This agreement solidifies Ocean Infinity's position as the leading provider of innovative survey solutions and underscores its commitment to advancing sustainable energy initiatives.
  • Under the terms of this contract, Ocean Infinity will undertake a comprehensive site investigation survey using multiple AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) simultaneously for Equinor's  groundbreaking floating offshore wind lease area (OCS-P 0563)
    Shawntel Johnson, Director, Business Development at Ocean Infinity said: "The US West Coast with its challenging deep water topography presents another excellent opportunity for Ocean Infinity to deliver the value of its multi-AUV capabilities for its clients.
  • The project is set to commence in February 2024 and signifies an important leap forward in the nation's renewable energy landscape.
  • Ocean Infinity's high quality data sets will facilitate informed decision-making and meticulous planning for the construction and operational phases.

EQS-News: African Union Commission (AUC):  Africa Urges Customized Climate Services for Building Climate Resilient Continent

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Delegates will develop solutions to challenges facing climate service providers and users in Africa as they address climate change.

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  • Delegates will develop solutions to challenges facing climate service providers and users in Africa as they address climate change.
  • Organized within the framework of the ClimSA Programme, this multi-stakeholder platform aims to strengthen effective collaboration between producers and users of climate services through stakeholder engagement.
  • At the African Union Commission, the Programme supports the implementation of the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) in Africa.
  • On the African continent, climate service providers, such as Regional Climate Centres (RCCs) and National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), deliver climate information services to this diverse user base.

Oscilla Power Completes Preliminary Steps for Launch of Triton-C Wave Energy Converter at Wave Energy Test Site

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

“It was an incredibly rewarding experience to get the Triton-C out to its final deployment location and see just how it operates, if only for a few hours,” said Tim Mundon, Chief Technology Officer of Oscilla Power. “We now know what to expect from both setup and operations as we plan for the next phase of the launch -- a more expansive testing of the energy capture and power generation components of the Triton. I am proud of the entire team and our partners who have gotten us to this critical juncture.”

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  • SEATTLE , Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In preparation for launching its Triton-C wave energy converter (WEC), Oscilla Power has completed two key preliminary steps: relocating the Triton-C and performing setup and staging activities at the launch site at the Wave Energy Test Site (WETS) in Hawaii.
  • These steps are necessary precursors to a full, commercial-scale demonstration once work on the WETS site is completed by the U.S. Navy.
  • Oscilla Power’s Triton™ wave energy converter (WEC) will make ocean wave energy a cost-effective resource that can complement solar and wind in many locations worldwide including the US West Coast.
  • The WETS site is a pre-permitted location and includes all required infrastructure, such as the subsea grid connection and moorings.

Oscilla Power’s Triton Wave Energy Converter Honored in Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation by Design Awards

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Oscilla Power’s Triton™ wave energy converter (WEC) will make ocean wave energy a viable resource that can complement solar and wind in many locations worldwide including the US West Coast.

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  • Oscilla Power’s Triton™ wave energy converter (WEC) will make ocean wave energy a viable resource that can complement solar and wind in many locations worldwide including the US West Coast.
  • The innovative design of the Triton overcomes the main limitations that have prevented ocean wave energy from being adopted previously by offering increased levels of energy capture, conversion efficiency, and survivability in the harsh ocean environment.
  • “It is an honor to be recognized by the judges and editors at Fast Company for such a fundamental aspect of our business.
  • Entries are judged on the key ingredients of innovation: functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, cultural impact, and business impact.

Swire Shipping Appoints SSA Terminals for Ports of Seattle, Long Beach and Oakland

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Swire Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable and innovative shipping and logistics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of SSA Terminals as its container terminal operator for the ports of Seattle, Long Beach, and Oakland.

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  • Swire Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable and innovative shipping and logistics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of SSA Terminals as its container terminal operator for the ports of Seattle, Long Beach, and Oakland.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230802365914/en/
    Swire Shipping has appointed SSA Terminals as its container terminal operator at the Ports of Seattle, Long Beach and Oakland.
  • In addition, the use of T-18’s on-dock rail will enable Swire Shipping customers to access a wider range of origins and destinations, such as to and from the Ohio Valley.
  • The agreement marks the continuation of a longstanding relationship between Swire Shipping and SSA Terminals.

Global Chlor Alkali Market Report 2023: Sector is Expected to Reach $103.07 Billion by 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

By Type: The report provides the bifurcation of the market into four types: Caustic Soda, Chlorine, Soda Ash, and Others.

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  • By Type: The report provides the bifurcation of the market into four types: Caustic Soda, Chlorine, Soda Ash, and Others.
  • The growth of chemical manufacturing industries across the globe has a positive impact on the caustic soda market, driving the demand for chlor alkali products.
  • By Region: The report provides insight into the chlor alkali market based on the regions namely, Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World.
  • Thus, the increasing production capacity of caustic soda contributes to the growth of the overall chlor alkali market in China.

Marshall Islands, a nation at the heart of global shipping, fights for climate justice

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Monday, June 26, 2023

On board were Alson Kelen, founder of Waan Aelõñ in Majel (WAM, Canoes of the Marshall Islands), and a group of youngsters taking part in a climate justice workshop.

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  • On board were Alson Kelen, founder of Waan Aelõñ in Majel (WAM, Canoes of the Marshall Islands), and a group of youngsters taking part in a climate justice workshop.
  • Sailing ships, some finished and some under construction, surround an A-frame building right between the government-owned Marshall Islands Resort and the Ministry of Education on Majuro Atoll.
  • As home to the world’s third-largest ship registry, the Marshall Islands is a key player in global shipping, while rising sea levels threaten its low-lying islands.

What’s at stake?

    • Shipping emissions add up to around 1 billion tonnes a year.
    • In 2018, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations agency that regulates shipping, set its first sector-wide climate target: to halve shipping emissions between 2008 and 2050.
    • This “initial strategy” doesn’t align with the Paris Agreement goal of keeping global warming below 1.5℃.
    • Read more:
      Shipping emissions must fall by a third by 2030 and reach zero before 2050 – new research

How can the energy transition be made equitable?

    • Pacific states are also calling for an equitable energy transition.
    • In 2021, the Marshall Islands proposed a global levy on shipping emissions – at least US$100 per tonne of CO₂-equivalent – to speed up the transition.
    • Shipping costs will go up as the energy transition unfolds.
    • For small island developing states like the Marshall Islands, not getting help with these costs could prove disastrous.

‘We are not drowning. We are fighting’

    • It will raise enormous revenues, leading to questions of how to administer and spend these funds.
    • The World Bank is positioning itself to administer the US$3.7 trillion that may be levied over the decades to 2050.
    • The shipping industry, they whisper in the corridors of the International Maritime Organization, can’t be expected to solve all the world’s problems.
    • The most ambitious “equitable transition” now on the table will barely fix centuries of colonial exploitation and unfair trade.

Cowbell Bolsters Underwriting Leadership Ahead of the UK and Tech E&O Expansion

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

PLEASANTON, Calif., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cowbell, the leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), announced it is bolstering its underwriting capabilities with new additions to its UK and US teams. Claud Bilbao joins as UK Director of Underwriting, reporting to Simon Hughes, General Manager for UK operations. Matt Byrne joins as Vice President of Tech E&O Underwriting, reporting to Caroline Thompson, Senior Vice President of Underwriting.

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  • Claud Bilbao joins as UK Director of Underwriting, reporting to Simon Hughes, General Manager for UK operations.
  • Matt Byrne joins as Vice President of Tech E&O Underwriting, reporting to Caroline Thompson, Senior Vice President of Underwriting.
  • "I have seen firsthand how critical cyber insurance is for SMEs and large global enterprises," said Claud Bilbao, UK Director of Underwriting at Cowbell.
  • "I am thrilled to help the company continue innovating and delivering value to SMEs," said Matt Byrne, Vice President of Tech E&O Underwriting at Cowbell.