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Status of US West Coast Port Dispute Unclear

Feb 20, 2015

The status of a dispute between shipping executives and union leaders for dock workers at 29 U.S. West Coast ports was unclear on Friday, with the Journal of Commerce, which earlier reported a deal may have been reached, saying conflicting reports…

DA-Desk Names New Managing Director

Feb 20, 2015

Hans-Christian Mordhorst has been promoted to Managing Director of DA-Desk, assuming the role February 10, 2015. Hans-Christian served as Deputy Managing Director of DA-Desk as of early 2014, while also responsible for relations with existing and new customers…

SeaKing Apprentice Tally Surges

Feb 20, 2015

Birkenhead-based SeaKing Group has signed four new apprentices this year, taking its trainee tally to 30, representing further investment in young people.Three trainees have been recruited for the group’s maritime-focused SeaKing Electrical…

Union Rejects Oil Refinery Contract Offer

Feb 20, 2015

Union negotiators on Thursday rejected the latest contract offer from oil companies and said the largest U.S. refinery strike since 1980 may spread to more plants beyond the 11 where walkouts are underway.The United Steelworkers union (USW)…

West Coast Port Talks Break Without Settlement

Feb 20, 2015

Shipping executives and union leaders for dockworkers at West Coast ports ended a third day of contract talks presided over by the U.S. labor secretary late on Thursday without reaching a settlement, but planned to meet again on Friday, a source close to the situation told Reuters…

Transocean CEO's Exit Possibly Linked to 'Lack of Vision'

Feb 20, 2015

Barely two months into his new job as the head of the world's largest offshore driller, Steven Newman was steering Transocean through the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, quickly earning a reputation as a CEO with a steady hand.Too steady…

Conference on Legal Issues Relating to Shipping

Feb 20, 2015

Hinode Maritime Events informed that it is organizing a 'Conference on Legal issues relating to Shipping'. It is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 in the Centrum, Center One, World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.The Conference…

Work Suspended for Day at Port of Oakland

Feb 19, 2015

All marine terminal work was suspended for the day on Thursday at the port of Oakland, California, as the dockworkers union and shippers continued talks aimed at settling a labor dispute that has disrupted cargo traffic along the West Coast waterfront for months…

Crowley Aids US Military's African Ebola Mission

Feb 19, 2015

For the past six months, Crowley Maritime Corporation has provided critical logistics services in support of Operation United Assistance (OUA), the U.S. military’s mission to fight the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa, the company announced today…

True Heading Fills Key North American Positions

Feb 19, 2015

True Heading, a Swedish manufacturer of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), GPS compasses and app navigation products, announced the hiring of several key North American staff today.  Assuming the position of director, Americas, Phil…

Victoria Shipyards VP Barker to Retire

Feb 19, 2015

Seaspan’s Victoria Shipyards announces retirement of vice president and general manager, appoints successor Seaspan’s vice president and general manager of Victoria Shipyards Co. Ltd., Malcolm Barker, will retire Spring 2015, following more than 21 years with the company…

Oil Price Plunge Delivers Mixed Results for Australia

Feb 19, 2015

The plunge in oil prices since mid-2014 will lift airline profitability, ease pressure on mining companies, perk up retailers, but strain the oil and gas sector, Moody's Investors Service said in its analytical report 'Low Oil Price Will Lift Airline Profitability…

WAGO Appoints Regional Sales Manager for Northwest Region

Feb 19, 2015

Electrical interconnect and automation solution manufacturer WAGO has appointed Jeff Zimmerman as Regional Sales Manager for the Northwest region, the company announced today.  Zimmerman will coordinate WAGO’s sales and marketing activities in Oregon…

SKF Awarded Global ISO 50001 Certification

Feb 19, 2015

Swedish bearing company SKF has been awarded one of the first global ISO 50001 certifications for its energy management system by Den NorskaVeritas (DNV), the company announced today.The group's energy management system has been deployed across 38 manufacturing facilities around the world…

Ledwidge Named CFO of Irish Continental Group

Feb 19, 2015

David Ledwidge has been appointed to the position of chief financial officer at Irish Continental Group Plc (ICG). A Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland and a Bachelor of Science graduate from Dublin Institute of Technology…

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