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LR to class Federal German Seagoing Fleet

Sep 29, 2016

The WSV (Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration) represented by the Waterways and Shipping Agency (WSA) Bremen, a branch of the German government, is transferring 67 ships into Lloyd’s Register (LR) class to support the seagoing fleet of vessels owned by the German Authorities…

Haaijer Nominated to Boskalis' Board

Sep 29, 2016

Ilona Haaijer has been nominated as member of the supervisory board of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V., following the board's decision to increase the number of its members from six to seven.Haaijer has the Dutch nationality and is President…

Container Shippers Raided in S.Africa over Suspected Collusion

Sep 28, 2016

Six of the world's biggest container shipping companies were raided by South African authorities on Wednesday on suspicion of colluding to inflate rates between Asia and South Africa, the country's Competition Commission said. The development…

USCG Drug and Alcohol Regs: Pitfalls for Foreign and US Carriers

Sep 28, 2016

In the aftermath of a serious marine incident, Coast Guard regulations effectively reverse the presumption of innocence by creating a legal obligation for mariners to prove that they were not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the mishap…

The New Voice of the Bulk Terminal Operator

Sep 28, 2016

The setting up of a much needed trade association for the bulk terminal operator could see ABTO become a key opinion former at the highest level. The glut of regulations that have or are due to enter into force inevitably impact the bulk…

SAAM Buys Majority Stake in Costa Rican Port

Sep 28, 2016

Port, towage and logistics services company SAAM said it has signed through its subsidiary SAAM Puertos an agreement to acquire from the company Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura (SPBRUN), the control of the two concessions at Puerto Caldera…

Hyster Aims to Boost Breakbulk’s Competitive Position

Sep 28, 2016

Breakbulk cargo volumes have been declining over the past years, and with commodities like coffee and cotton continuing to move to containerized transport, breakbulk terminal operators are looking to stay in the game. To win new clients and satisfy current customers…

COSCO Ports Arm Inks Terminal Deal in Abu Dhabi

Sep 28, 2016

Abu Dhabi Ports has signed a container terminal concession agreement with COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited - Abu Dhabi (CSPL SPV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of container terminal operator COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, a subsidiary of China COSCO SHIPPING Corporation Limited…

Shell UK Awards Mooring Contract to GAC

Sep 28, 2016

Following on GAC UK’s partnership with Forth Logistics Marine Services (FLMS) to provide mooring and related terminal services around the UK, the global shipping, logistics and marine services provider has secured a contract with Shell UK Ltd…

Damen Repeats Multiple Vessel Transport Strategy

Sep 28, 2016

Just down river from Damen Song Cam Shipyard, SAL Heavy Lift’s MV Svenja departed from Halong Bay loaded with 14 vessels. The shipment consists primarily of built-for-stock vessels – Stan Pontoons and Tugs – which will be available for immediate purchase on arrival in Rotterdam in October…

Braemar Adjusting Promotes Lim

Sep 28, 2016

Braemar Adjusting has announced the promotion of Randy Lim from Senior Adjuster to Director, effective immediately.Lim has been with Braemar Adjusting since 2013, prior to which he amassed more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry in progressive roles including claims handling…

Maersk Line Orders 14,800 New Reefer Containers

Sep 28, 2016

Maersk Line has ordered 14,800 new reefer containers in 2016, driving the average age of its 270,000 unit reefer container fleet down to 7.9 years. Part of the reefers replace older equipment, and add to the 30,000 reefers acquired by Maersk Line in 2015…

InterManager Expands Global Membership

Sep 28, 2016

The international ship managers’ body, InterManager, has extended its global membership by welcoming four new members, including its first Chinese member.  Chinese shipping firm The International Trade Ocean Shipping Supply Company (ITOS Supply)…

Effects of Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link on Commodity Flows, Economic Development

Sep 28, 2016

Experts of politics and industry engaged in a lively discussion on 21 September 2016 during the Fehmarnbelt Days in Hamburg’s HafenCity University. The panel discussion, which was organised by Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM) as a partner in…

Coast Guard Foundation to Host 2016 Salute to the USCG

Sep 28, 2016

The Coast Guard Foundation has announced that it will host the annual 2016 Salute to the United States Coast Guard at the Marriott Marquis in New York City on October 6, 2016. At the event, the Foundation will present the National Award for…

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