Star Bulk Carriers Corp has added M/V Star Jennifer (ex 'Ore Hansa), a 82,290 dwt Kamsarmax bulk carrier, built in 2006, to its fleet. The Company completed the acquisition of 34 vessels from Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd under an 'en bloc' transaction announced on August 19…
The Georgia Ports Authority increased containerized cargo in March by 27.8 percent compared to the same month a year ago, for an additional 72,499 20-foot equivalent container units (TEUs). “We are moving record volumes while maintaining excellent service levels for our customers…
CMA CGM announced the opening of a new corridor to Gabon's inland destinations via the port of Libreville. Coverage of Gabon's major locations (Franceville, Lambarene, Mouila, Bitam, Moanda, Mitzic, Makokou) is provided by rail and by road.
Port authority CEOs and senior staff from throughout the Western Hemisphere, along with maritime industry leaders, influencers and policymakers are expected to converge on Washington, D.C., April 20-21, to attend the 2015 Spring Conference of…
Technology is central, not merely an add-on, to ship manager brand value.Ship managers who operate vessels on behalf of their owner clients, are the lynchpin of international shipping. As the industry has gone through rounds of relentless cost cutting…
Direct ChassisLink, Inc. (DCLI) has announced the appointment of Mr. Jeremy Haycock to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective April 15, 2015. Jeremy will have responsibility for DCLI's commercial team, growth of the business and development of new products…
GAC Sri Lanka’s liner arm, McLarens Shipping, has been named “Best Shipping Agent, Customer Service” at the 21st annual Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (UK) national awards. The accolade was presented in recognition of its high standards of service for Wan Hai Lines in the Intra-Asia sector…
The EU's TEN-T Program will back with over $976,000 a study and pilot deployment of automated road and rail gates in the Port of Ravenna in Italy. The new ICT-based solutions will speed up the commercial, operational and customs controls of trucks and trains entering and exiting the port…
Columbus Transit is a forwarding company that has been growing for 21 years at the Port of Barcelona, is among the latest companies to obtain Port of Barcelona Efficiency Network quality certification.The company was founded by a group…
Executives from the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles held a kickoff meeting earlier this week to begin working together to focus on cargo conveyance strategies that will enhance velocity and efficiency throughout their gateway’s supply chain…
The United States Senate confirmed William P. Doyle to another term in office as a Federal Maritime Commissioner on the evening of March 23, 2015. The vote was a unanimous 89 in favor, 0 opposed, and 11 senators not voting. Upon confirmation…
CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, has today announced the opening of a local distribution center for Magneti Marelli After Market Parts and Services, a division dedicated to the independent spare parts network and after sales market…
CEVA Logistics, today announced that it has been recognized as a 'Supplier of the Year' at the General Motors 2014 Supplier of the Year award ceremony in Detroit. GM recognized its top 78 global suppliers – across all areas of its business – at its 5 March awards ceremony…
A new program that expedites cargo by streamlining container moves is speeding up operations at the Port of Los Angeles. Launched February 25, the 'Peel Off' Program has added a new operational model to the Port to clear the current backlog…
Express Global Logistics Pvt. Ltd.,(EXG), formerly known as Express Transport Private Limited has been bestowed the ‘ Freight Forwarder of the Year – Project Cargo’ at the Gujarat Junction Award 2015. This Gujarat Junction Award function was held recently in Kandla…