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Federal Funding for Port of Vancouver

May 20, 2018

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority received federal funding for projects that will improve the flow of goods to and from the Port of Vancouver. Through the collaborative efforts of the port authority, Transport Canada, B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure…

Colombo Dockyard to Build Two Vessels for Iraq

May 20, 2018

The leader of Shipbuilding Industry in Sri Lanka Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) has successfully secured a contract with Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) of Japan to build two vessels; Pilot Station Vessel and Buoy Tender Vessel, for General Company for Port of Iraq (GCPI)…

U.S., China Closer on Trade Pact

May 19, 2018

The United States and China agreed to take measures to reduce the U.S. trade deficit in goods by having China purchase more American goods - particularly agriculture and energy products, according to a joint statement the two nations released on Saturday…

China to Cut Steel Capacity by 2025

May 19, 2018

China will shut down more outdated steel plants and bring total capacity to less than 1 billion tonnes by 2025, the president of the country's steel industry association said, adding that national demand for the metal is set to decline gradually…

The 'Grande Halifax' Christened in Halifax

May 18, 2018

The Pure Car & Truck Carrier Grande Halifax, owned and operated by the Grimaldi Group, has been christened yesterday in Halifax, New Scotia. Godmother of the new vessel was Ms. Karen Oldfield, President and CEO of the Halifax Port Authority…

IMO Promotes Single Window for Ports

May 18, 2018

What is a “single window” and why do ports need one? What are the best practices when it comes to electronic business and port logistics?  How is  International Maritime Organization (IMO) supporting developing countries to get ready for…

NWSA’s Export Volumes Grew in April

May 18, 2018

April exports at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma were up 3.3 percent at 112,645 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units) amid rising trade tensions. At 111,858 TEUs, import volumes through the ports, which together comprise the Northwest Seaport Alliance…

Kiel Welcomes Saga Sapphire on Maiden Visit

May 18, 2018

The first of four visits to Kiel this season by the British shipping company Saga Cruises began early Thursday with the arrival on the Kiel Fiord of the Saga Sapphire with 640 English-speaking passengers on board. The flagship of the Saga fleet…

Nolan Tapped to Take Over as TOTE CEO

May 18, 2018

Tim Nolan has been named the next president and CEO of U.S. domestic ocean carrier TOTE Inc., parent company Saltchuk announced today. TOTE is the parent company to TOTE Maritime and TOTE Services.Nolan, who is currently president of TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico…

First-Quarter Returns From the Universal Port of Hamburg

May 18, 2018

This year’s first-quarter throughput total at the Port of Hamburg was notable for a rise in conventional general cargoes, a lower figure of bulk cargoes, a stable trend in container handling and distinct growth on container transport services by rail…

Turkey to Impose Retaliatory Measures against US Tariffs

May 18, 2018

Turkey will impose counter-measures on the United States in retaliation against steel and aluminum import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the state-run Anadolu news agency said on Friday, citing officials from the economy ministry…

MOL Logistics Signs Pact with Al Madina Logistics in Oman

May 18, 2018

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines  (MOL) announced that its group company, MOL Logistics (Japan) has signed an agency agreement with Al Madina Logistics Services Company SAOC, which has developed its logistics business in Oman, which is expected to grow as emerging market…

Kalmar Plans to Offer Fully Electric Lineup by 2021

May 18, 2018

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, announces its commitment to reduce emissions in cargo and material handling operations by fostering eco-efficient technologies.  According to the commitment Kalmar's full offering will be available as electrically powered versions by 2021…

Scorpio Tankers to Sell, Leaseback Five Product Tankers

May 17, 2018

Scorpio Tankers announced that it has agreed to sell and leaseback three MR product tankers (STI Ville, STI Fontvieille and STI Brooklyn) and two LR2 product tankers (STI Rose and STI Rambla) to AVIC International Leasing Co., Ltd. Upon completion…

South Carolina Ports Achieve Record April

May 17, 2018

South Carolina Ports Authority announced the highest April container volumes in its history, with growth of 4 percent over the same month last year.SCPA handled 196,439 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) in April. The Port has moved 1…

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