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CNOOC to Build $2.17B LNG Terminal

Jun 29, 2018

China National Offshore Oil Company, or CNOOC, plans to build a receiving terminal of liquefied natural gas in the eastern province of Jiangsu- expected to cost $2.17 billion, local media reported .The project, located in the city of Yancheng…

Quark Expeditions Expands Sales Team

Jun 29, 2018

Quark Expeditions has expanded its global sales team to better accommodate the increase in demand anticipated by the addition of two polar expedition vessels: the World Explorer, a 176-passenger hybrid-powered, all-balcony, all-suites vessel…

Long Beach, Oakland Port Bosses Seek Help

Jun 29, 2018

Mario Cordero, Chris Lytle want policy and funding for clean air, infrastructure. Two of this nation’s highest-ranking port executives want continued government support for maritime industry clean air efforts and infrastructure development…

Diana Containerships Sell Post-Panamax Vessel

Jun 29, 2018

Shipping Company, Diana Containerships, Inc., announced the sale of one of its Post-Panamax container vessels, the m/v Puelo, has been completed and will be delivered to her new owners.After the delivery of the vessel, the company will prepay about $19…

I-Tech AB Opens Stock Exchange

Jun 29, 2018

The CEO of I-Tech AB Philip Chaabane rings the bell to open I-Tech’s first day of trading on Nasdaq First North.I-Tech recently completed a share issue for listing on Nasdaq First North. The shares will be traded under the ticker ITECH and ISIN code SE0011167725…

Bergeron to be Honored

Jun 29, 2018

The World Trade Center of New Orleans announced William T. “Bill” Bergeron, CEO of Bergeron Resources, L.L.C. & Affiliated Companies, as the recipient of the 2018 C. Alvin Bertel Award. The C. Alvin Bertel Award was established in 1967 and is…

Evergreen Strengthens Asia – East Africa Service

Jun 29, 2018

In order to meet increasing and diverse market demands, Evergreen Line has announced enhancements to its current Asia – East Africa service (AEF) – adding to its direct calls in Central & Southern China.Five vessels are currently deployed on the AEF service – three operated by Evergreen Line…

BAE $26B Frigate Deal: Local University Sees Opportunity

Jun 29, 2018

The University of Tasmania welcomed the announcement of BAE Systems as the successful tender for $25.8 billion SEA 5000 Future Frigate program. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Brigid Heywood said enormous benefits would flow to Australian…

UK Powers into Paris MoU Top 5

Jun 29, 2018

Consistent high performance by the UK Ship Register has seen it rise four places in the world under standards set by the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).It means the UKSR is now fifth under an assessment based on the total number…

Mega Cranes for Port Everglades

Jun 29, 2018

Broward County’s Port Everglades reports that it is progressing with manufacturing the first three new Super Post-Panamax container-handling gantry cranes being built by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. Inc. (ZPMC) of China. The design phase is nearing completion…

Hapag Lloyd: Set for Worst Day Ever After Outlook Cut

Jun 29, 2018

Shares in German container shipping company Hapag Lloyd plunged 19 pct, hitting 1-year low, after the company cut its 2018 outlook. The Company cites 'unexpectedly significant' and continuing increase in operational costs, especially with…

Novatek, Sovcomflot Pact for LNG Shipping from Yamal LNG

Jun 28, 2018

Leonid Mikhelson, Chairman of the Management Board of PAO Novatek and Sergey Frank, General Director of PAO Sovcomflot have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement on developing a strategic partnership to transport hydrocarbons (LNG and gas condensate) produced at Yamal LNG…

Customers Not Happy with Service Quality of Ocean Carriers

Jun 28, 2018

The service provided by container shipping lines has deteriorated since 2016 and is now seen by exporters, importers and freight forwarders as more problematic, according to the second annual shipper satisfaction survey of Drewry and the European Shippers’ Council (ESC)…

Star Bulk Carriers Acquires 3 Dry Bulkers from Oceanbulk Container Carriers

Jun 28, 2018

Star Bulk Carriers announced that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of three  newbuilding Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels in an all-share transaction, from Oceanbulk Container Carriers (OCC). The final consideration for the OCC Vessel Purchase Transaction is 3…

Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation to Acquire Outstanding Units of Navios Maritime Midstream Partners

Jun 28, 2018

Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation, an owner and operator of tanker vessels, announced that it has submitted a proposal to the board of directors of Navios Maritime Midstream Partners to acquire the publicly held units of Navios Midstream…

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