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Maersk, MSC, ONE suspend cargo bookings to and from Russia

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Moller – Maersk is temporarily suspending new Maersk bookings within ocean, air and intercontinental rail to and from Russia, with the exception of foodstuffs, medical and humanitarian supplies (bar dual-use items). Booking acceptance to and from St. The suspension began 1 March and covers all Russian gateway ports.

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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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The C40 Recharge will go into production this fall and will be built alongside the XC40 Recharge at the Volvo Cars manufacturing plant in Ghent, Belgium. That means it will continue to improve over time after it has left the factory.

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bp pulse and APCOA to build EV hubs across Europe

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Under the agreement, bp pulse plans to install ultra-fast charging at APCOA car parks—Urban Hubs—in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland and the UK over the next three years to help expand its charging network in city centers and further to accelerate urban e-mobility infrastructure throughout Europe.

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Porsche Digital spins off e-mobility company “&Charge” to promote electric mobility

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For all purchases, bookings and other transactions that are processed via the online platform, users receive “kilometers”. The “&Charge” platform is currently available in Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands.

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Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

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Even before the official announcement of the new A range Van Hool had 13 orders on its books, for a total of 162 buses. Van Hool has around 3,500 staff worldwide, the majority of whom work at the production facilities in Koningshooikt (Belgium) and Skopje (North Macedonia).

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The Paris Olympics Promise to Be Stunning. The Prices Already Are.

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Don’t be too discouraged if you haven’t booked yet. The downside of waiting is the risk of finding little available at the last minute — not ideal if you’ve already gotten your hands on event tickets or booked air travel. Generally, travelers can get the best airfare by booking 60 days out. 28 to Sept.

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Maersk Line CEO calls for major changes in shipping industry; reliability, ease of business, environmental excellence

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Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding called for major changes in the shipping industry during the keynote address to the container shipping and logistics industry at the TOC conference in Antwerp, Belgium. Why shouldn’t we make it easier and give customers instant prices and instant confirmation of their booking? —Eivind Kolding.