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Panama Canal Sets New Milestone with 3,000th Neopanamax Transit

Mar 04, 2018

Panama Canal announced the transit of its 3,000th Neopanamax vessel, exceeding initial traffic expectations by this date and reaffirming the value and impact its route has had on global maritime trade, said a press release on Friday (March 02)…

Nakilat, Maran Ventures JV adds two vessels

Mar 03, 2018

Nakilat has expanded its joint venture partnership with Greek shipping company Maran Ventures Inc., to include two additional LNG vessels.Maran Nakilat Co. Ltd. was first established in 2005 with four jointly-owned LNG vessels, and was further expanded on several occasions…

UAE Marine Environment Protection Association launched in Dubai

Mar 03, 2018

The Director General of HELMEPA, Dimitris C. Mitsatsos and the Chairman of Dubai Council for Marine & Maritime Industries (DCMMI), Mr. Khamis Juma Buamim, signed the Inaugural Declaration to the formation of UAEMEPA, the United Arab Emirates Marine Environment Protection Association…

Antwerp and Dakar ports join forces

Mar 03, 2018

Antwerp and Dakar port authorities are to collaborate more closely in the next few years. In this way Antwerp, the second-largest port in Europe, seeks to reinforce its historic position as leader on the coast of West Africa. The Senegalese…

MOL: New Stowage System for Car Carriers

Mar 03, 2018

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.  introduced an upgraded stowage planning system for car carriers called “MOL-CAPS”. The MOL-CAPS system generates a voyage-by-voyage stowage plan that determines where to stow specific vehicles in consideration of different factors…

When it comes to moving fluids, Albin delivers

Mar 03, 2018

Whether on board or dockside, Albin Pump Marine makes moving fluid an easy task with its line of 12 General Purpose Pumps that deliver reliable performance, at an appealing price point.Albin Flexible Impeller Pumps are self-priming and available in 12V or 24V…

Fitch: Profitable May be Tough for Container Shippers

Mar 03, 2018

Fitch Ratings-London-01 March 2018: Sustaining last year's improved profitability in 2018 may prove challenging for container shipping companies, Fitch Ratings says. The fact that some companies are likely to have remained loss-making in 2017…

3,000th Neopanamax Transits Panama Canal

Mar 03, 2018

Today the Panama Canal announced the transit of its 3,000th Neopanamax vessel, exceeding initial traffic expectations by this date and reaffirming the value and impact its route has had on global maritime trade. The Panamanian flagged containership…

Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company Overhauls Towing, Supply Vessel

Mar 02, 2018

Major overhaul of the towing and supply vessel 'Andoga' belonging to the Caspian Sea Oil Fleet of the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company has been completed, said a press release. The main engines, main and reserve pumps, pipeline systems…

Port of Antwerp to Help Develop New Dakar Port, West Africa

Mar 02, 2018

Antwerp and Dakar port authorities are to collaborate more closely in the next few years. In this way Antwerp, the second-largest port in Europe, seeks to reinforce its historic position as leader on the coast of West Africa.  The Senegalese…

Chainalytics and Drewry Partner to Create Ocean Buying Group

Mar 02, 2018

Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, and Drewry, the global shipping consultancy, have partnered to launch an innovative ocean freight procurement solution for shippers.  The Chainalytics Ocean Buying Group, in partnership with Drewry…

LR, Hanseaticsoft Bring Ship Management to the Cloud

Mar 02, 2018

Lloyd’s Register has teamed up with maritime software provider Hanseaticsoft to help bring efficiency to ship management processes. Hanseaticsoft’s cloud-based ship management software Cloud Fleet Manager brings efficiency to shipping companies’ process management…

Baltic Index Lifted By Firmer Capesize Rates

Mar 02, 2018

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, gained nearly 1 percent to rise for a third straight session on Friday, driven by firmer rates for capesize vessels. The overall index…

Grand Bahama Shipyard Names Skentelbery CEO

Mar 02, 2018

Grand Bahama Shipyard announced today that its acting chief executive officer David Skentelbery will assume the role of CEO following approval from the ship repair yard’s board of directors. Skentelbery has been with the company since January 2016…

Shipping e-Solutions to Power Efficiencies at Evergreen

Mar 02, 2018

Evergreen Launches New Electronic Documentation Function in Partnership with Bolero International. Evergreen Line introduces paperless Bill of Lading (B/L) and dispatch documentation via its ShipmentLink digital portal, enhancing connectivity for exporters and importers with banks…

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