Success in a down market? It is possible, as MarPro found at one of the world’s largest carriers in one of shipping’s most volatile sectors.When CMA CGM signed a deal selling 49% of its Terminal Link division to China Merchants Holdings (International) for $535 million in January 2013…
Crowley Maritime Corp.’s liner and logistics group was recently presented with its eleventh-consecutive Logistics Excellence Award for export quality – an honor given in recognition of Crowley’s ongoing efforts to safely and efficiently transport Toyota vehicles to Puerto Rico from the U…
The engineering and technology group SENER has opened an office in São Paulo, Brazil.SENER thus establishes an operating and permanent division in this Latin American country, made up of about 300 Brazilian professionals specialized in engineering…
Lineage Logistics, a warehousing and logistics company sponsored by Bay Grove Capital LLC, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Seattle Cold Storage (SCS) and its facilities located in the Port of Tacoma and Algona, WA. The acquisition…
Energy services company Senergy added a number of appointments to its senior management team with to consolidate its position for future growth.The company, which provides fully-integrated project and asset development services across the energy industry…
The ITF (International Transport Workers' Federation) spoke out against a temporary injunction that throws out striking dockers from Kwai Tsing Container Terminals, Port of Hong Kong.On January 30, the ITF Hong Kong Dockers Coordinating Committee comprised of Hong Kong Storehouses…
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd (MES) said the members, directors, corporate auditors and their respective roles have been unofficially been decided. The positions will be resolved formally at the board of directors’ meeting to be…
COSCO Chairman Ma Ze Hua comments on the group's 2012 annual financial report.The following is extracted from Mr Ma's letter to stakeholders:It has been a challenging year for the Group. Turnover declined 10.3% to $3.7 billion, from $4…
President Ma Ying-jeou vows to safeguard the nation's sovereignty & fishing rights as he presided over the commissioning of 2 new Coast Guard Administration ships.The commissioning ceremony of the two ships, a 2,000-ton frigate and a 1,000-ton patrol boat…
ISS Greece is advising that sailors associated with Greece’s Panhellenic Seamen's Union (PNO) are likely to strike 3rd April 2013.The strike is set to commence at 06:00 local time, 3, April and last until 06:00 on 04 April. The PNO has warned…
The third annual Maritime Youth Expo will be held at the Port of Houston's Bayport Cruise Terminal, Saturday 6, April 2013.Hundreds of area high school maritime students and Sea Scouts will have the opportunity to hear mariners talk about opportunities on tow boats…
Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) 'Red Dawn' has been launched from the Eastern Shipbuilding Group's Allanton facility.Attending from Hornbeck was Todd Hornbeck, President & CEO, and Carl Annessa, Executive Vice President & COO, along with 12…
N-SEA charters DP2 DSV 'Northern River' from Serco’s Marine Services for the 2013 season, equipped for its expansion in the subsea IMR market. N-SEA will install a compliment of ROV's onboard including a high powered WROV and 2 SubAtlantic…
In response to growth in the inland waterwaty cruising market, De Hoop's Lobith shipyard has recently expanded its repair and service facilities.This year De Hoop Shiprepair anticipates an impressive series of vessels to visit the yard for major or minor modifications…
The research ship 'Sonne' has arrived in Kaohsiung to help Taiwan scientists explore for gas hydrates off the country's SW coast.The research ship docked at the Port of Kaohsiung, where local experts led by National Taiwan University oceanography…