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Hospital ship enters service

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Issues concerning the construction of a hospital ship by the Spanish Gijon Shipyard are discussed. Particular attention is given to the aim for which the ship was built, namely to provide support to the Spanish fishing fleet and to ensure the fishermen' health and safety standards.

Health aspects, Design and construction, Spain, Fishing, Fishing (Recreation), Fishers (Persons), Hospital-ships, Hospital ships

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'Integration' - the answer to road transport congestion in Europe

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The European Commission is encouraging the use of intermodal systems and containerization to manage the predicted increases in freight transport. The new Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) will speed up loading and unloading operations of Ro--Ro ships and terminal operations.

Europe, Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Freight Transportation, Management dynamics, Legal/Government Regulation, Management, Laws, regulations and rules, Technology application, European Union. European Commission, Company business management, Shipment of goods

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Hainan rail link launched

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China's first rail ferry service was launched in January 2003 with the introduction of Yue Hai Tie I Hao. It was built to link the main land railway terminal at Zhanjiang, in Guang dong Province to Haikou, the provincial capital of Hainan Island.

China, Government domestic functions, Services information, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Inland Water Passenger Transportation, Ferries, Ferry Services, Water Transportation Programs, Services, Transportation policy, Shipping industry, Marine transportation

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