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Matson Christens First Aloha Class Vessel 'Daniel K. Inouye'

Jul 02, 2018

Largest Containership Built in U.S. Will Serve Hawaii.  Matson, a U.S. flag carrier in the Pacific, and Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI), the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA (Oslo: PHLY) christened the largest containership…

Port Canaveral Launches 65th Anniversary Tribute

Jul 02, 2018

Events to commemorate Port’s history culminates with November 4, 2018 anniversaryCanaveral Port Authority employees gathered on the front lawn of the Port’s Maritime Center to raise a commemorative flag in what will be the first of a series…

Evergreen Orders 3,000 Reefer Units

Jul 02, 2018

As one of the world’s leading shipping lines, Evergreen Line, is enhancing its operations with 3,000 containers refrigerated by Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE® units, chosen for their refrigeration performance and power efficiency. Carrier Transicold is part of UTC Climate…

San Pedro Bay Begins Push for Zero-Emissions

Jul 02, 2018

Harbor Commissioners for the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have approved measures to ensure new trucks just entering drayage service meet the cleanest engine standards, a step designed to accelerate the reduction of harmful air emissions from trucks…

Sri Lanka Shifts Naval base to China-controlled Port City

Jul 02, 2018

Sri Lanka is shifting a naval base to a port built and controlled by China, it said on Monday, a move that will strengthen security at a harbor that foreign powers fear China could use for military purposes.The base currently in the tourist…

Port of Oakland's Napralla Named Chief Wharfinger

Jul 02, 2018

The Port of Oakland named maritime veteran Eric Napralla as its Chief Wharfinger.  Napralla, a 6-year Port employee, will manage seaport operations ranging from tenant relationships to facilities leasing.  He replaces Chris Peterson, who retired last week after 25 years at the Port…

MAC to provide Marine Assurance Services for Chrysaor

Jul 02, 2018

Maritime Assurance & Consulting (MAC), a Bureau Veritas company, has won a contract from Chrysaor for marine assurance services. The contract also includes engineering, DP assurance, marine warranty surveying (MWS), project assurance and compliance services…

HII Appoints Brady as Chief Operating Officer for SN3

Jul 02, 2018

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) (NYSE:HII) has appointed Sharon Brady chief operating officer of SN3, part of Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Technical Solutions division, effective June 4.In this new position, she plays a leading role…

ReCAAP ISC, WMU Strengthen in Fight Against Piracy

Jul 02, 2018

ReCAAP Information Sharing Center (ISC) and World Maritime University (WMU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the cooperation between the two organizations in the shared interest in increasing the knowledge of the evolving situation of piracy and sea robbery in Asia…

DCA's Doyle: President Trump Supports Strong Infrastructure Projects

Jul 02, 2018

In an address to Western Dredging Association (WEDA) stakeholders, William P. Doyle, CEO & Executive Director Dredging Contractors of America told his audience: It all starts with dredging. To follow are Doyle's prepared remarks: Good Morning…

Contract Win Brings More Manufacturing to Teesside

Jul 02, 2018

Middlesbrough freight logistics firm AV Dawson has signed a multi-million dollar deal with a major blue-chip manufacturer, securing new business and jobs in Teesside.AV Dawson has won a contract with British Gypsum, the UK’s market leader for plaster and plasterboard products…

Mexico President-elect Wants to Remain in NAFTA

Jul 02, 2018

The landslide winner of Mexico's presidential election, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, said on Monday that he will aim to keep Mexico in the NAFTA trade pact and seek a frank dialogue and friendly ties with the United States. The first leftist…

Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics Acquires Unitrans

Jul 02, 2018

Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics acquires the forwarding company Unitrans.  “By this takeover we strengthen our position as a logistics company, both in Sweden and on the global market”, says Björn Eklund, owner of Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics…

US Soy Cargo Set to Head for Singapore after China Offload

Jul 02, 2018

A vessel carrying over 70,000 tonnes of U.S. soybeans is expected to head towards Singapore after apparently offloading some of its cargo at the Chinese port of Tianjin, according to shipping data on Thomson Reuters Eikon The Aeolian Fortune…

Adani Ports Acquires Kattupalli Port

Jul 01, 2018

India's largest port developer Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has agreed to pick up 97% stake in Marine Infrastructure Developer (MIDPL) from Larsen & Toubro at an enterprise value of Rs 1,950 crore ($284 million). According to a press release from the company…

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