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Global logistics chains continue to be complicated by the multiple events that have affected them in recent years, such as Covid-19, the war in Ukraine or port congestion. Ana Maria Vallina, Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Miami, warns that Latin American economies still have a long way to go to take advantage of …

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Most travellers know the benefits of having travel insurance for a trip abroad, where a medical emergency can turn into a financial nightmare. Domestic travel insurance is also an option for those holidaying at home. Like travel insurance for international travel, it can cover disruptions, delays and loss of belongings. The main difference is that …

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The death of paper charts may finally be coming as the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced its intention to develop options to phase out global paper chart production by the end of 2026, as the use of electronic charts in commercial and recreational vessels continues in full force. Steam forward and ADMIRALTY Maritime Data …

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New Zealand-based transport and logistics group MOVE Logistics Group Limited has established its first trans-Tasman shipping line, scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2022, as part of its new Oceans business. In line with this, MOVE has entered into an agreement to acquire Atlas Wind in Europe. The acquisition is expected to be …

MOVE establishes delivery route to link New Zealand ports with Tasmania and Australia’s East Coast Read More »

Cruise ships will soon return to New Zealand ports, bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars, but also raising concerns about the expansion of Covid-19 and labour shortages. The pandemic caused a hiatus in the sector more than two years ago but has now returned, starting with the arrival of the Pacific Explorer in Auckland …

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As part of the RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) exercises, Australia and New Zealand will send two of their largest ships this year to this multinational exercise, the largest maritime exercise in the world, which will be held from June 29 to August 4 near the Hawaiian Islands and southern California. The move comes as …

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The New Zealand superyacht’s 25th ‘birthday’ turned into a homecoming of sorts when she was recently completely refitted in Tauranga. S/Y Miss Silver, launched in 1995 (and originally called Sovereign), was pulled up by Vessel Works in Tauranga’s Sulphur Point marine area and spent 10 months in a 50m hangar at Super Yacht Coatings, having …

Tauranga is the perfect place for a superyacht Read More »

JL Audio, manufacturer of high-performance marine audio systems, is pleased to announce that the all-new MediaMaster® 105 will go on sale in Australia and New Zealand in August. The MM105 uses Bluetooth® 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX™ technology to stream music from smartphones at the highest possible quality. “The MM105 IS is specifically designed to complement …

New JL Audio Mediamaster 105 marine sources go on sale in Australia and New Zealand Read More »

Transport Minister Michael Wood today announced that New Zealand is one step closer to a more sustainable, competitive and resilient coastal shipping sector after selecting preferred suppliers for new and expanded coastal shipping services. “Coastal shipping is a small but important part of New Zealand’s freight system, so the Government is investing in making coastal …

Public investment boosts coastal shipping in New Zealand Read More »

The New Zealand Marine Industry Association (NZ Marine) has announced that updated yachting rules will finally come into force from August. The new rules were agreed by the four major yachting hubs in the South Pacific two years ago, but because of border closures due to Covid-19, they could not be implemented until 2022. The …

Foreign-flagged ships allowed to cruise in the South Pacific under new rules Read More »