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Cosco Shipping Expects to Swing to Net Profit in 2017

Jan 30, 2018

Cosco Shipping Holdings Co Ltd says it expects net profit of about 2.7 billion yuan in 20117 versus net loss of 9.9 billion yuan a year ago. (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)

Lower Rates Drag Baltic Index

Jan 30, 2018

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index fell for the second straight session on Tuesday, weighed down by lower rates across vessel categories. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax, supramax and handysize shipping vessels that ferry dry bulk commodities…

US Coal Firms Plead for West Coast Export Terminals

Jan 30, 2018

The ailing U.S. coal industry is ramping up its political and legal offensive to win approval for West Coast export terminals that could provide a lifeline to lucrative Asia markets. Coal producers filed two recent lawsuits against governments…

Ivory Coast 2017 Rubber Exports Jump 31%

Jan 30, 2018

Ivory Coast exported 701,034 tonnes of natural rubber in 2017, up more than 31 percent from the previous year, provisional port data showed on Tuesday. Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa producer, is also the leading producer of natural rubber in Africa…

Gulf Navigation to Acquire Atlantic Navigation

Jan 29, 2018

Dubai-based Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC (GulfNav) is in discussions to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based Atlantic Navigation Holdings, a provider of offshore marine logistic services. Atlantic is an integrated offshore supply operation…

Hapag-Lloyd to Commence Middle East-Africa Service

Jan 29, 2018

Ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will commence a new weekly service between the Port of Jeddah and the east coast of Africa in April. With the East Africa Service (EAS), the liner shipping company will be calling at the ports of Mombasa (Kenya) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) for the first time…

Baltic Index Snaps Five-day Run

Jan 29, 2018

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index inched lower on Monday, ending a five-day winning streak, as rates for panamax and smaller vessels eased. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax, supramax and handysize shipping vessels that ferry dry bulk commodities…

First Container Arrives at Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals

Jan 29, 2018

Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Private Limited (BMCT) said it received its first container arriving by road during a gate opening ceremony officiated by Vivek Johri (IRS), Chief Commissioner Customs, Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House. The container will be loaded on CMA-CGM’s vessel Centaurus…

[Brief] Jinzhou Port Forecasts Steep Profit Rise

Jan 29, 2018

Jinzhou Port Co Ltd : Sees FY 2017 net profit to increase by 145 percent to 165 percent   Says FY 2016 net profit was 55.5 million yuan   Says enhanced profitability, and received subsidies as main reasons for the forecast

Intermarine Appoints Alejandro Pla as Mexico Manager

Jan 28, 2018

Intermarine, LLC, a global leader in the transport of project, breakbulk and heavylift cargo, has named Alejandro Pla as Country Manager – Mexico. He will be based in Mexico, City. Pla has more than 24 years of experience in a variety of roles in shipping and logistics…

Capital Ship Management, Liberty One Form JV

Jan 26, 2018

Capital Ship Management Corp. and Liberty One have announced the establishment of a joint venture under the name Capital Liberty Invest, taking aim at the German shipping market. The new entity will combine the forces, excellent track record…

TOTE Places Hawaii Plans on Hold

Jan 26, 2018

U.S. ocean carrier TOTE said its plans to enter the domestic Hawaiian trade have been derailed by the scope and timing of infrastructure upgrades that would be required to accommodate the new service.TOTE had been earmarked access to Honolulu…

A Familiar Name Tackles the Waterfront’s Changing Challenges

Jan 26, 2018

Providing vehicles and equipment across the broad global spectrum of consumer automobiles to commercial trucks and on to the waterfront, Toyota has ‘been there and done that.’ Growth in the size of containerships is driving investment across the maritime…

Sea Ice Could Disrupt Shipping in Northern China

Jan 26, 2018

A unit of China's State Oceanic Administration (SOA) on Friday issued a blue alert for sea ice in a key port area in the north of the country, potentially disrupting commodities shipments, as temperatures in the region plummet. Sea ice in the Liaodong Bay…

HMM Rolls Out ‘-60ºC Ultra-Freezer’ Service

Jan 25, 2018

South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) announced that it started its first ‘Ultra-Freezer’ service from Busan, Korea to Barcelona, Spain, based on its rich experience in the high-tech reefer container service. Ultra-freezer service refers to transportation of goods in – 60ºC…

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