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Reed Smith Adds Two Shipping Partners

Jan 08, 2018

Reed Smith announced shipping lawyers Antonia B. Panayides and Jane M. Sarma have been promoted to the partnership, effective January 1, 2018.Panayides joined Reed Smith in 2007 and qualified as a solicitor in 2008. Panayides deals with…

Tug Safety Training Offered at Port of Milford Haven

Jan 08, 2018

A powerful virtual-reality ship simulation system, operated by the Port of Milford Haven is running courses to train tug boat operators from across Britain.The Navigation Suite, based at Milford Waterfront, creates highly realistic computer-generated versions of any port in the world…

US Retail Imports End 2017 with 7% Growth

Jan 08, 2018

Imports at the United States’ major retail container ports grew 7 percent during 2017 over 2016 as retail sales continued to increase and the industry wrapped up the year with a strong holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker…

Foss Ships Utility Trucks to Puerto Rico

Jan 07, 2018

At the Port of Virginia in Norfolk and the Port of Lake Charles in Louisiana, Foss Maritime is loading hundreds of utility trucks onto barges bound for Puerto Rico this week. It’s all part of the on-going effort to restore power to nearly half of the population who are without electricity…

Korea to be Shipbuilding Leader Again: President

Jan 07, 2018

South Korean President Moon Jae-in stated that the technological prowess and competitiveness of Korean shipbuilders, assuring them that, “Korea can become a global shipbuilding leader once again.”  President Moon was visiting Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering`s Okpo Shipyard in Geoje…

CMES Fleet Adds Bulk Carriers

Jan 07, 2018

The delivery and naming ceremony of PACIFIC MERIT, an energy-saving and environment-friendly bulk carrier with 64 thousand DWT, tailor-made by China Merchants Energy Shipping  (CMES), was held in Chengxi Shipyard on 4 January 2018.  Capt…

Palumbo Buys Mondomarine

Jan 07, 2018

Italian yard Palumbo Group has acquired the former Mondomarine facility in Savona on an initial six-month lease, reports local media. 'By leasing the business unit of the Savona shipyard, Palumbo Group will grant the restart of the shipyard's activities…

Pertamina Delivers First LNG Cargo to Nusantara FSRU

Jan 07, 2018

Indonesia's government controlled PT Pertamina said that the first LNG cargo produced with the gas sourced at the field has been delivered to the Nusantara Regas’ Nusantara FSRU in the Jakarta Bay.  The shipment is the first LNG cargo…

BW Offshore Gets Contract Extension for FPSO Polvo

Jan 07, 2018

BW Offshore has signed an agreement with Petrorio for a one-year extension for the lease and operation of the FPSO Polvo. The firm period has been extended to Q3 2019 (from Q3 2018), with options until Q3 2022. The company has also announced…

Indian Ports Register Positive Growth of 3.64%

Jan 05, 2018

The major ports in India have recorded a growth of 3.64% and together handled 499.41 Million Tonnes of cargo during the period April to December, 2017 as against 481.87 Million Tonnes handled during the corresponding period of previous year…

Rotterdam Port Signs Pact for Maintenance of Roads, Greenery

Jan 05, 2018

The Port of Rotterdam Authority signed agreements with two contractors relating to what is known as the port’s dry infrastructure. One contract covers maintenance of the roads in the port and the other maintenance of the green spaces.  Following a tendering procedure…

Indian Register of Shipping Cautiously Optimistic for 2018

Jan 05, 2018

Continuing its growth trajectory, Indian Register of Shipping has concluded 2017 on a successful note with increased class fleet, growing global recognition, improved geographical presence and strengthened its capabilities through several new initiatives…

French SMART PORT in Med Soon

Jan 05, 2018

The members of the SMART PORT steering committee adopted a first series of projects designed to take advantage of the digital transition with a view to affirming and consolidating the importance of the Aix-Marseille Provence Metropolis as a seaport…

Rail Shipments of Canadian Oil to US Seen Rising over 60%

Jan 05, 2018

Canadian crude shipments to the United States by rail could rise more than 60 percent this year on demand by Gulf Coast refiners for the heavy crudes and the wide differential between Canadian grades and the U.S. benchmark. The rail shipments could reach as much as 350…

US Trade Deficit Rises to Near Six-year High

Jan 05, 2018

The U.S. trade deficit increased more than expected in November as imports of goods surged to a record high amid strong domestic demand, making it likely that trade will subtract from economic growth in the fourth quarter. The Commerce Department said on Friday the trade gap widened 3…

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