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Charter and equipment demand offers some hope for carriers in H2 
 
Maersk says “there may be reasons for optimism”, as it hopes for a “surge in demand from the second half of 2023” onwards. 
 
Although the carrier added that there was “little sign of any short-term improvement”, there were some positive signs emerging from the container industry services sectors. 
 
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HAPAG-LLOYD ACHIEVES EXTRAORDINARILY STRONG RESULT IN ITS ANNIVERSARY YEAR 2022 
 
On the basis of preliminary and unaudited figures, Hapag-Lloyd has concluded the 2022 financial year – in which it celebrated its 175th anniversary – with an EBITDA of USD 20.5 billion (EUR 19.4 billion). The EBIT rose to USD 18.5 billion (EUR 17.5 billion), which can primarily be attributed to higher freight rates. At the same time, disruptions in global supply chains and inflation have led to a significant increase in costs. 
 
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DP WORLD INVESTS £15M FOR SOUTHAMPTON DRIVERS 
 
DP World has agreed to lease a 7,500 sq. m site next to its Southampton container terminal to develop state of the art facilities for lorry drivers, as the leading provider of smart logistics solutions continues its major investment programme in the UK. 
 
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DP WORLD INVESTS £12M IN NEW RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE 
 
DP World is investing £12m in two new Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes at London Gateway to meet fast growing demand for rail connections from customers at the smart logistics hub, which will increase its capacity by a third when a new fourth berth opens next year. 
 
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Industrial action to impact freight movements 
 
We have received a notification from BIFA regarding the possibility of impacts to movement of freight through ports and airports as a result of planned industrial action by. 
 
Industrial action is planned to take place on the 1st February 2023 involving members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union . 
 
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SHORT SEA BOOST FOR LONDON THAMESPORT 
 
The range of short sea container services available from Hutchison Ports London Thamesport is to be increased following the announcement by Viasea Shipping of a new service from the South East UK port. 
 
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PORT OF LIVERPOOL RANKED AS UK’S TOP PORT FOR PORT-CENTRIC LOGISTICS POTENTIAL 
 
The Port of Liverpool has been ranked as the UK’s top port for port-centric logistics potential in a new industry study. 
 
Property adviser Knight Frank analysed and ranked 41 UK ports based on 13 criteria, assessing their potential for future logistics investment and development, in its latest Future Gazing report. 
 
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DP World announces greenest ever year at Southampton 
 
DP World’s container terminal at Southampton enjoyed its greenest ever year in 2022 after delivering a 55% reduction in net carbon emissions from its fleet and installations. 
 
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A.P. Moller - Maersk announces new executive leadership team 
 
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has announced a new organisational structure and a new executive leadership team. The changes are effective 1 February, 2023 and follow the appointment of Vincent Clerc as CEO of A.P. Moller - Maersk effective 1 January, 2023. 
 
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