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Barcelona Port Encourages Partnering for Development

Oct 07, 2016

The Port of Barcelona is pursuing an active policy to increase the competitive edge of its customers, fostering the development of efficient and operational services that respond to their needs for international shipping and logistics services…

Site for Indiana's Fourth Port Being Examined

Oct 07, 2016

The Ports of Indiana announced that Indiana Michigan Power has agreed to sell its recently retired Tanners Creek coal plant in Lawrenceburg, Ind., to a brownfield redevelopment company that is working with the Ports of Indiana to evaluate the site for use as the state's fourth port…

Is OCEMA’s Terminal Weighing Approach SOLAS VGM Compliant?

Oct 06, 2016

The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association recently declared the Terminal Weighing Approach (TWA) an industry best practice. The lack of guidelines for shippers about how to comply with the SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) regulation that went into effect on July 1…

Hapag-Lloyd Invests in its Reefer Fleet

Oct 06, 2016

Announcing further investment in container fleet, liner shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has ordered a total of 5,750 refrigerated containers (reefers) of the latest generation – including 5,000 x 40-foot and 750 x 20-foot units. In addition, 1…

Port Everglades Closed for Hurricane Matthew

Oct 06, 2016

Broward County’s Port Everglades is closed to all ship and truck traffic as the potential category 4 or 5 Hurricane Matthew approaches the U.S. East Coast. The port will reopen after the storm once all safety and security protocols are in place and approved by the U…

Safeen Milestones Reflect Growth of Abu Dhabi Ports

Oct 06, 2016

Safeen, the marine services subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, supporting the operations of the network of ports and harbors across the emirate of Abu Dhabi with a range of maritime and quayside-support services, announced several milestones reinforcing Abu Dhabi Ports’ continued expansion…

London P&I Club Reports Shortfalls on Mooring Station Procedures

Oct 06, 2016

The London P&I Club says its inspectors continue to note negative findings in and around ship mooring stations. The most common findings are a lack of anti-skid deck paint in key areas, a lack of hazard marking of protruding objects and platforms…

Great Lakes Limestone Trade Slides in September

Oct 06, 2016

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 2,958,522 tons in September, a decrease of 9.5 percent compared to a year ago, reports the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). September’s loadings were also 13.3 percent below the month’s five-year average…

Cruise Season at Lerwick Ends on New Highs

Oct 06, 2016

Lerwick Harbor has logged its best cruise season yet, with the Shetland port setting four new records in 2016 – and three expected to be broken again next year.The season closes tomorrow, Thursday 6 October, with another visit by the Cruise & Maritime Voyages-operated Marco Polo…

Elektrans, CST/ Marine Service Float CHEMTRANS India

Oct 06, 2016

Elektrans Group and a company affiliated to the reputed German tanker operator Chemikalien Seetransport G.m.b.H. (CST) and the consultancy and engineering company Marine Service GmbH have concluded a joint venture agreement to set up “CHEMTRANS India Private Limited”…

SENER to Unveil the new FORAN

Oct 06, 2016

The SENER engineering and technology group is pushing FORAN into the future to ensure that it will continue to provide optimal information management. It is also forging ahead with virtual access to the system using smart devices.The company will take part in SORTA…

Consolidation, Greater focus on Risk Management and Higher Finance Costs - BIMCO

Oct 06, 2016

BIMCO has today published the next in its series of reports looking at the “road to recovery” for dry bulk shipping beyond the current market difficulties. The foundation for the new report follows the conclusion of BIMCO’s previous analysis…

Call for Papers: CAMM/IFSMA - Protecting and Informing Ship Masters in the 21st Century

Oct 05, 2016

Papers are being sought for CAMM/IFSMA: Protecting and Informing Ship Masters in the 21st Century, with suggested subtopic presentations under that banner to include the following possibilities:  Today’s Master Mariner - Interacting with…

Insights: USCG Can Suspend and Revoke Merchant Mariner Credentials

Oct 05, 2016

A primer for mariners: U.S. Coast Guard suspension and revocation of Merchant Mariner Credentials To promote safety at sea, Congress authorized the U.S. Coast Guard to suspend or revoke Merchant Mariner Credentials for acts of incompetence…

Commodities to Struggle to Regain Stance in Portfolios -JPM

Oct 05, 2016

Commodities will battle to regain a prized place in many portfolios after the 'super cycle' fizzled out and in a world of muted global growth, executives at JP Morgan Asset Management said. The sector could, however, claw back a shred of…

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