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International Cooperation will Streamline Maritime Transport

Feb 12, 2014

Sweden, South Korea and Denmark have initiated a global partnership on the development of e-navigation solutions. Modern technology will lead to higher safety and more efficient transports at sea.The Swedish Maritime Administration is leading the largest European e-navigation project…

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Opens Barcelona Office

Feb 12, 2014

To support growing customer business in Spain, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a new branch office in Barcelona.“Spain and Portugal have been suffering from the economic downturn in Europe over the past few years. However, a more…

Felix Named VP at Carlile Transportation

Feb 11, 2014

Carlile Transportation Systems, Inc., a TOTE Logistics company, has named Larry Felix as their new Vice President of Business Development. Larry will provide leadership over commercial development in Alaska and throughout the Lower 48.Larry joins Carlile from Oak Harbor Freight Lines…

Carlile Transportation Systems Hire New V-P, Larry Felix

Feb 10, 2014

Carlile Transportation Systems, Inc., a TOTE Logistics company, has named Larry Felix as their new Vice President of Business Development. Larry will provide leadership over commercial development in Alaska and throughout the Lower 48.Carlile…

Dry Bulk Specialist Mazzone Hired by ISS

Feb 10, 2014

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS)  has announced a key hire in its Cargo Solutions division. Vincent Mazzone, a dry bulk supply chain and risk management professional, has been appointed to the newly created Geneva-based role of Vice President Cargo Solutions Business Development…

Tankship Ocean Transportation Demand: Forecasting Essentials

Feb 06, 2014

Marine transport advisors, McQuilling Services, give an insight into how they forecast the development of tanker demand, which is a constituent part of their recently published '2014-2018 Tanker Market Outlook' report.At a global level, marine transportation demand is related to world trade…

International Shipholding Returns to New Orleans

Feb 06, 2014

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and International Shipholding Corp. President Erik L. Johnsen announced the company will relocate its corporate headquarters from Mobile, Ala., to New Orleans, where the business was founded in 1947. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange as ISH…

ISS Appoints Mackay Senior VP, Africa

Feb 04, 2014

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world’s leading maritime services provider, has appointed David Mackay as Senior Vice President for its Africa region. Based in Mombasa, Kenya, David will have operational management responsibility for eight countries in the region…

Carter Joins St. Lawrence Seaway Board

Feb 04, 2014

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced that Gerald Carter has been appointed to its Board for a three-year term. He replaces Ralph Mercier as the representative for the Québec Provincial Government.Gerald Carter…

Global Maritime Leaders to Convene in Dubai

Feb 04, 2014

Jannis Kostoulas, President Mare Forum visited to Dubai to review and discuss preparations for the upcoming First Mare Forum, Global Leaders Maritime Summit, Dubai 2014 to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum…

Hutton's Expands Renewables Service

Feb 03, 2014

Hutton’s Group is expanding its Renewables Division to better service the growing offshore oil and gas and renewable energy sectors.Hutton’s Renewables has relocated to larger quayside premises in the centre of Great Yarmouth’s vibrant maritime…

FMC's Doyle Among Key White House Nominations

Feb 03, 2014

President Barack Obama last week announced 11 nominations to key Administration posts. Among them was William P. Doyle, who currently serves as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission.William P. Doyle currently serves as a Commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)…

Soles Joins Glosten Associates

Jan 31, 2014

Peter Soles has joined The Glosten Associates as a Marine Consultant and will be supporting the firm’s ocean engineering and marine logistics projects.  “Peter brings a broad knowledge of marine transportation policy, oceangoing vessel management and operation…

Federal Strategy for a Safer Arctic Released

Jan 31, 2014

White House Releases Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic RegionThe White House yesterday released the Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The Administration solicited input from Alaska Natives…

CMA CGM Reorganizes South African Management

Jan 30, 2014

CMA CGM announced the reorganization of CMA CGM South Africa, the South African agent of the CMA CGM Group headquartered in Durban, with the departure of Arnaud Thibault, Regional Director and Managing Director of CMA CGM South Africa Pty.Arnaud…

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