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Hibernia Express Ready for Service

in cloud computing, large data transfer and storage requirements. The Hibernia Express cable features advanced cable infrastructure and optical transmission technologies, which enable performance capabilities superior to any existing transatlantic cable systems. Hibernia Express features optical transport services up to 100 Gbps speeds and is capable of 200 Gbps service on select segments. The six-fiber-pair cable is optimized for lowest latency performance, offering an unmatched roundtrip delay of sub-60 milliseconds on the New York to London route. Leveraging a dense wavelength division multiplexing

Mammoet crane at Reficar Refinery, Cartagena, Colombia (Photo: Mammoet)

Huge Heavy Lift Project Wraps up in Colombia

in Cartagena, Colombia   Mammoet USA informs it has completed a heavy lifting and transport project at the largest refinery in Colombia, the Reficar Refinery.   Mammoet was contracted to assist in the modernization and expansion of the refinery in 2011. The scope of lifting and transport services for this project was large and diverse with more than 1,000 lifts and moves with 150 of the lifts weighing 100 tons or more. Mammoet served as a key contractor, handling all overland transport, inland shipping and on-site lifting.   At the peak of the project, Mammoet provided more than

Market Improving for German Equipment Suppliers

are called for here in a rather conservative market,” Nürnberg stressed. The ideas of German companies for environmental and safety standards also give them a considerable competitive advantage precisely in this market. Liquid Natural Gas – propulsion on the oceans Over 90% of transport services worldwide are by sea. Environmental protection represents a key factor in maritime transport, and the current marine propulsion systems are much more energy-efficient than any land or air transport. Pollutant emissions can be further reduced with the use of LNG. The engine is at the heart

Seen in the photo from left to right are Chris Magagula Managing Director at Wabona Group and Paul Maclons Managing Director at Smit Amandla Marine. Wabona Group was a proud recipient of the 2012/2013 Maritime Industry New Comer Award presented by Smit Amandla Marine at an awards ceremony in Cape Town. (Photo: Wabona)

Wabona Awarded Maritime Newcomer Accolade

has successfully overcome barriers, often limiting new entrants, in the maritime Industry. Chris Magagula Managing Director at Wabona Logistics, who's far from being a novice in the Maritime Industry, has a number of other maritime accolades under his belt. Included among these, is the Department of Transport's Black Owned Maritime Business of the Year Award. Eyethu Ships Agencies won this award in 2004 and 2005, during which time Magagula was the Managing Director. Magagula is also one of the founders of the Maritime Transport & Services Industry BEE Charter. Magagula has maintained involvement

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