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Holland America Line's New '42-Day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage' in 2024 is Inspired by a Cruise from a Century Ago

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

SEATTLE, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is adding another Legendary Voyage to its diverse roster of lengthier cruises from convenient gateways. The "42-day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage" aboard Volendam departing Nov. 9, 2024, was inspired by a voyage the cruise line operated nearly 100 years ago. Perfectly designed for today's traveler, the 2024 departure sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, allowing guests to experience 16 different ports across nine countries, all without international air.

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  • The " 42-day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage " aboard Volendam departing Nov. 9, 2024, was inspired by a voyage the cruise line operated nearly 100 years ago.
  • The 2024 cruise follows in the footsteps of the 1925 journey, visiting Portugal, Morocco, Italy, Greece, Israel, Egypt, Tunisia, Gibraltar (United Kingdom) and Spain.
  • The " 42-day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage " route first visits Horta and Ponta Delgada in the Azores after crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

Nafeza: Egypt Launches New Trade Facilitation Technology to Create “Region’s Most Advanced Global Logistics Hub”

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

The Government of Egypt will next month implement a new trade facilitation technology which will improve processing time and reduce costs for all exporters to the country.

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  • The Government of Egypt will next month implement a new trade facilitation technology which will improve processing time and reduce costs for all exporters to the country.
  • Egypt has embarked on ambitious plans to transform its trade infrastructure, including the modernisation of its entire customs management system.
  • This new technology will make it much easier for companies all over the world to trade with Egypt, helping to deliver the Governments plan to create the most advanced logistics hub in the region.
  • Mr. Jan Noether, the Chief Executive Officer of the German Chamber of Commerce (AHK) in Egypt, says: This new trade facilitation technology will make it simpler, easier and cheaper for all companies exporting goods to Egypt.