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INTTRA to Offer Cargo Insurance on e-Commerce Network

Apr 09, 2013

Hong Kong headquartered FP Marine Risks provides insurance program to INTTRA network members via INTTRA's e-commerce platform.Leveraging the buying power of the INTTRA network, INTTRA members can elect to purchase cargo insurance at competitive rates during the shipping process through Alto…

Moran Shipping's Capt. Steve Palmer Recognized

Apr 09, 2013

Captain Steve Palmer, Vice-President Moran Shipping Agencies, receives USCG's Meritorious Public Service award.Making the presentation on behalf of the Commandant, Rear Admiral D. B. Abel spoke as follows:'The Commandant takes great pleasure in presenting the U…

CapEx or Capsize: International Port Analysis

Apr 09, 2013

New report examines evolving trade patterns resulting from the upcoming 2015 Panama Canal expansionThe Colliers International report, 'CapEx or Capsize,' underscores the idea that cities need to spend the capital to upgrade their ports, or risk 'capsizing' their economies…

US Ports' Retail Imports Predicted to Rise Despite Sequestration

Apr 08, 2013

The monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation & Hackett Associates, predicts a 2.7% April 2013 retail import rise.With US Customs officials saying they hope to minimize the impact of federal spending cuts on cargo processing…

Willman to Lead National Sales Force

Apr 08, 2013

Chris Willman to Lead Sea Star Line’s National Sales Force. Sea Star Line, LLC has announced the promotion of Chris Willman to Director of National Field Sales.Chris joined Sea Star Line in March 2005 as an inside sales representative…

Global Marine Trends 2030

Apr 08, 2013

Three scenarios shaping the future of the world’s maritime industries.Report issued  at events in Singapore and London indicates strong growth for the maritime sector in the years up to 2030 and an even bigger role for China in the maritime world…

Swire Oilfield Services Strengthens East African Presence

Apr 08, 2013

Swire Oilfield Services, a global supplier of cargo carrying solutions, modular systems, offshore aviation services and fluid management, is strengthening its newly established presence in Kenya, East Africa with the appointment of Dan Davies as the new commercial manager…

SSA Strengthens its Call for a Unified "Asian Voice"

Apr 08, 2013

Singapore will continue its drive to be a leading international maritime center and will work even more closely with countries and shipping associations in the region to realize its goal of creating a unified ‘Asian Voice’ in the shipping industry…

Seafaring Tradition Perhaps Key to DP World's Growth

Apr 08, 2013

At DP World's annual gala dinner the chairman noted the company's success was rooted in UAE's rich maritime tradition.The UAE’s rich sea-faring tradition supported and drove DP World’s rise from a local port operator to today being third largest marine terminal operator globally…

Hong Kong Container Terminal Strike Latest

Apr 08, 2013

The High Court in Hong Kong has ruled in favour of extending the temporary injunction, but acknowledges the workers' right to strike.According to the ITF, the injunction against the Union of Hong Kong Dockers (HKDU) aims to halt action at the Kwai Tsing Container Terminal in the Port of Hong Kong…

LOC Doubles Size in Hong Kong

Apr 05, 2013

Marine & engineering specialist advisors underscore Asia capabilities and commitment to the region.London Offshore Consultants (LOC), the leading marine and engineering advisory group, have doubled the size of their Hong Kong office with the appointment of Ed Wollaston and Steve Salt…

Rare Chinese HK Dock Strike Supported

Apr 05, 2013

Dock workers at Hong Kong International Terminals (HIT) on strike since 30, March 2013, get international union support.In their latest statement the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) express their continuing solidarity with locked out Hong Kong dockers…

Konecranes to Collaborate with KION Group

Apr 05, 2013

Konecranes to buy certain assets of the container handling truck business of KION Group-owned Linde Material Handling.    •    Konecranes to acquire certain assets of the container handling truck business of KION Group’s Linde brand    •…

Jumbo Set to Offload Heavy-lift Tunnel-boring Machine

Apr 04, 2013

'M/V Fairpartner' is due to discharge the largest tunnel boring machine (TBM) ever made at the port of Seattle, Friday, 5, April 2013.The tunnel boring machine was built by Hitachi Zosen Corporation and loaded at Osaka, Japan. It consists of total 48 pieces weighing 7…

Toyota Recognizes Crowley with Logistics Excellence Award

Apr 03, 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…

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