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Brazilian Ports Pause for World Cup Matches

Jun 23, 2014

Football fever is so intense in Brazil, the host of the World Cup soccer tournament, that even the main shipping ports in the commodity-exporting powerhouse are shutting down when the national team plays.In Paranagua, Brazil's No. 2 soy exporting port…

New CMA CGM Agency in Chad

Jun 23, 2014

CMA CGM announced the opening of CMA CGM Tchad, new Group Agency in N’Djamena (Chad), replacing its former third-party agent with immediate effect.cma-cgm.com

MLE Puts Liverpool on the Maritime Map

Jun 23, 2014

The inaugural Maritime Logistics & Energy thematic within the International Festival for Business 2014 has come to a close. Highlighting Liverpool’s international role as a mercantile, maritime and global trade gateway city, the MLE fortnight’s 48 events wrapped up on June 20…

RS Participates in Transport Logistic China

Jun 20, 2014

Russian Maritime Register of Shipping took part in the sixth international specialized exhibition Transport Logistic China 2014, in Shanghai from June 17-19. This exhibition brings together experts in the field of transport, logistics, telematics…

ADELTE to Build Boarding Bridge in Leixões

Jun 20, 2014

ADELTE, formerly known as TEAM, will install a boarding bridge at the new cruise terminal in Leixões. The port of Leixões, neighbor to the city of Porto, wants to boost its cruise passenger activity. Currently, the port is  building some spectacular infrastructures including: a new terminal…

Attacks Near Kenya Port Site Threatens $25.5B Trade Hub Plan

Jun 20, 2014

The latest in a string of militant attacks on Kenya's coast has dealt a fresh blow to the economy, but the threat this time goes beyond the tourist trade to an ambitious $25.5 billion port and transport scheme next to the historic town of Lamu…

FMC Commissioner Doyle on P3 Final Decision

Jun 19, 2014

U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle issued the following statement regarding China’s decision on the proposed P3 Network:The People’s Republic of China has rejected the P3 Vessel Network Sharing Alliance based on the competition concerns in the Asia-Europe shipping market…

Port of Long Beach Recognized for Green Efforts

Jun 18, 2014

The Port of Long Beach was recognized Tuesday, June 17, as the “Best Green Seaport” at the 28th annual Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards hosted in Shanghai, China.Known for its nearly 10-year-old Green Port Policy, the Port of Long Beach has regularly reported reduced impacts on the community…

UTi Appoints McClelland as Senior VP

Jun 18, 2014

UTi Worldwide Inc., a global supply chain of services and solutions, appointed Mike McClelland, Senior Vice President of Contract Logistics and Distribution, responsibility for its Americas operations. This new role for McClelland builds on…

Maersk Shares Fall Following China's P3 Alliance Refusal

Jun 18, 2014

A.P. Moller-Maersk said on Tuesday it had abandoned a planned ship pooling network after China's Ministry of Commerce surprisingly announced it had not approved it. Maersk shares were down 6.2 percent at 1100 GMT compared with a 0.7 percent fall in the Danish benchmark index…

China Strikes Down P3 Network

Jun 17, 2014

The P3 Network will not be implemented following decision by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) in ChinaToday, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) in China announced that they have not given their approval to the P3 Network.On March 24…

Wilson Joins Hutton's Aberdeen Team

Jun 16, 2014

Leading ship supplier The Hutton’s Group has strengthened its Aberdeen logistics team with the appointment of a new Branch Manager. Kirstene Wilson starts work today at the firm’s Sinclair Road depot, having completed a week’s induction training at Hutton’s head office in Hull…

DP World Raises $1B

Jun 12, 2014

DP World took advantage of strong market conditions and scarcity value to raise a $1 billion convertible bond with a ten year lifespan on Thursday, in order to fund growth opportunities and diversify its funding sources.The issue is a rare…

NewLead Announces Intention to Pursue Damage Claims Against Ironridge

Jun 12, 2014

NewLead Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: NEWL) said that on June 3, 2014, NewLead received a Temporary Restraining Order against Ironridge Global IV, Ltd enjoining the issuance of further common shares of NewLead pursuant to its Series A Preference Shares…

Port Workers Suspend Strike at Argentina Grains Hub

Jun 11, 2014

A strike by port workers at Rosario, Argentina's biggest agricultural export hub, has been suspended, thanks to a government attempt to resolve a disagreement over wage hikes, a local business group said.The protest, which was holding up…

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