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Cooperative Network Proves Attractive to Forwarders

Sep 22, 2014

Just one week on from its launch, the team have already processed hundreds of applications and started building its block of founding members, as well as receiving hundreds of website hits and requests for information.“This is as good a start as any network founder could hope for…

BMW Opens Vehicle Distribution Center at Baltimore Port

Sep 21, 2014

BMW Group celebrated the official opening of its newest Vehicle Distribution Center at the Port of Baltimore yesterday. The facility will serve 96 dealers within the Central and Eastern regions of BMW’s dealer network. Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO…

Tropical Storm Polo Threatens Battered Mexican Resort of Los Cabos

Sep 20, 2014

Tropical storm Polo barreled nearer on Friday to the Mexican Pacific resort of Los Cabos where thousands of troops were restoring order following widespread chaos caused by Hurricane Odile at the start of the week.Odile plowed into the…

South Carolina Ports Container Volume Up by 13%

Sep 19, 2014

SC Ports Authority reported container volumes up 13 percent fiscal year to date, a strong start to the first two months of the fiscal calendar.The SCPA handled 163,970 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in August, in increase from 144…

Ingram to Build 20 Tank Barges in 2015

Sep 18, 2014

Ingram Barge Company announced that it will build 20 tank barges in 2015 to meet growing demand for chemical shipments.While most of the company’s recent tank barges have come through acquisitions, this continued expansion in their barge…

Senator Says 2015 Could Be Time for US Oil Export Bill

Sep 18, 2014

The top supporter in the U.S. Congress for reversing the 40-year ban on crude oil exports, Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, said next year could be the time for a bill on lifting the restriction.'I think it may be timely then,' Senator Lisa Murkowski…

Watson, Farley & Williams Opens Office in Dubai

Sep 18, 2014

Watson, Farley & Williams (WFW), an international law firm, has opened its 14th office, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The opening is in response to increasing demand from WFW clients in the firm’s key sectors for advice in relation to their business dealings in Dubai and the UAE…

Maersk Sees US Approval of Shipping Alliance as Formality

Sep 17, 2014

U.S. regulatory approval of a proposed shipping alliance involving AP Moeller Maersk should be a formality, the Danish company's chief executive said on Wednesday.The alliance between Maersk and Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC)…

BHP Billiton Communities and EWB Provide Support to 5 Students

Sep 17, 2014

BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities and Engineers Without Borders Support Students in Sustainable Development September 16, 2014Five university students were this week given the opportunity to pursue studies in sustainable development…

RRI Launch Marine Services J/V with a Trans-Atlantic Reach

Sep 17, 2014

Regional Reporting Inc. (RRI) and Global Risk Evaluations (GREvL) inform of the creation of a joint venture aimed at expanding their marine services offerings. The new company Marine Reporting International Ltd. (MRI) will combine the marine division of GREvL and RRI's UK subsidiary…

Cargo Container Security Alliance Formed

Sep 16, 2014

SC-integrity, Inc. (LoJack SCI) and Contguard Ltd. announced a strategic alliance designed to provide their customers with security and real-time visibility of supply chain assets and cargo on a global basis.LoJack SCI will exclusively offer…

CMA CGM Awarded for CSR Performance

Sep 15, 2014

The results of the evaluation of the Group in terms of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) have just been published by EcoVadis, a rating agency specialized in CSR that is evaluating more than 100 multinational groups in the framework of their Sustainable Procurement policies…

Sharp Slowdown in China Industrial Activity

Sep 15, 2014

The slowdown in Chinese industrial production growth ads to the existing concerns that China is going through challenging times, as Beijing aims for a soft landing and a transition of the economy, BIMCO reported, adding that the demand for dry…

Delta "T" Moves Into Latin America

Sep 15, 2014

Already the United States agent for the Cranston Eagle line of marine off-load hooks, Delta 'T' Systems is expanding its territory to now include all of Latin America. In conjunction with its engineering-based sister company, DPSS, Inc., Delta 'T' Systems provides sales…

ProSep Appoints McPherson for Middle East

Sep 15, 2014

Houston headquartered oil, gas and water treatment specialist, ProSep has appointed a General Manger for the Middle East as it plans for significant growth in the region.Ryan McPherson joins the company from the Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF)…

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