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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LATEST WCN E-NEWSLETTER IN YOUR BROWSER Welcome to the latest eNewsletter from the publishers of WorldCargo News, the world's leading resource for international cargo professionals. Click here to view a sample issue of WorldCargo News and subscription information. Click here for information on advertising in print or online. Market Briefing Soren Skou to lead Maersk Group review Soren Skou has been appointed the new CEO of Maersk Group and tasked with investigating "strategic and structural options" including a breakup of the current Maersk Group structure.... Click here for more Tacoma/Seattle take a slide Container volumes at the Northwest Seaport Alliance dropped 7% in May.... Click here for more BIC award for Jean-Pierre Loubinoux The Bureau International des Containers (BIC) has given its annual BIC award to Jean-Pierre Loubinoux in recognition of his long career in the railway sector.... Click here for more New trade fair to launch in Atlanta in 2018 MHI,ITE and Messe Munchen are joining forces to launch Transportation & Logistics Americas, a new trade fair to run alongside the established MODEX fair in Atlanta in 2018... Click here for more Monrovia - 24 hour access now available APM Terminals has reported that a new port navigation system installed at the Monrovia Free Port will enable 24-hour port access to the port for the first time in three decades... Click here for more Turmoil in Rotterdam Six executives at Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals BV have been sacked amidst allegations of fraud... Click here for more UK P&I and Britannia Clubs terminate merger The merger of the Britannia Club and the UK P&I Club has been called off before being put to membership votes.... Click here for more Crowley signs up in Everglades Crowley Liner Services has entered into a new 10-year, $157.8 million lease and operating agreement for a 99-acre marine terminal at Port Everglades.... Click here for more Robots to connect vessels to shore power ABB will supply power and propulsion systems for two battery powered ferries that includes a robot for connecting the vessels to shore power.... Click here for more Palfinger moves for TTS Palfinger AG intends to make an offer to acquire 100% of the shares in TTS Group ASA.... Click here for more Singapore announces order for 22 AGVs PSA has ordered 18 AGVs from Cargotec, along with two AGVs from Toyota, and two AIVs from Gaussin Manugustique.... Click here for more Unsubscribing You can change your selection of content in your Market Briefing from WorldCargo News Online, or unsubscribe at any time. Click here and then click on 'Edit your email Alert' to modify your selection or to unsubscribe. 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