Saipem has been awarded new E&C Offshore contracts worth $1.1 billion in Brazil, Angola and the Caspian Sea. In Brazil, Saipem has signed an EPIC contract with Petrobras for the projects Sapinhoá Norte and Cernambi Sul, within the development of the Pre-Salt Risers in the Santos Basin…
In response to a seasonal drop in market demand, Evergreen Line and Hanjin Shipping have adjusted capacity for the joint CEM/CUS service effective for the fourth quarter of 2012. Through 13 weeks from October to December, the joint CEM/CUS service is planned to skip three sailings…
KPI Bridge Oil, a leading global bunker broker and trader has appointed Mr. Mauro Agostini as Bunker Broker and Trader in its Miami office.Mauro, 40 years old, has been working in the bunker industry since 2006. He has in depth knowledge…
Ten Konecranes Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes are now all running smoothly at Belawan International Container Terminal (BICT).Having received five RTGs previously, BICT now operates a fleet of fifteen Konecranes RTGs.These ten RTGs are technically very similar to the ones already delivered…
Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness to Recommend Ways to Increase U.S. Exports; First Meeting is Friday. Port of Los Angeles Deputy Executive Director for External Affairs Cynthia Ruiz has been named to the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness by Acting U…
Jee Ltd, an indepenedent multi-discipline engineering and training firm, has announced further plans for expansion to accommodate the company’s growth strategy and the creation of 150 new jobs in the UK.The company which provides a complete…
The CPE Certified Port Executive Program welcomed four new graduates at the completion of their program in Ottawa September 21, 2012. Receiving certificates were: Jean-Claude Dugas, Vice President Finance, Logistec Corporation…
Container carriers can recover from the losses they suffered in recent price wars by adopting more disciplined business practices, says a new report.The recently published report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is titled 'Charting a…
Bill Terry, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Port Freeport, announces the selection and appointment of Mr. Glenn Carlson as Executive Port Director and CEO. Chairman Terry noted that after several months of diligent searching and review of a number of excellent applicants…
Intercargo the trade Association representing the interests of the bulk shipping industry, has announced the appointment of Mr John Platsidakis as Chairman. Mr Platsidakis is currently Managing Director of Piraeus-based Anangel Maritime Services Inc…
Maersk Line container ships no longer to call at Iran ports, closing off a major supply chain to the country.Maersk ended all cargo shipments to the Persian Gulf port of Bushehr on Sept. 30, and started refusing all outbound cargo on Sept…
SHIPPINGInsight Fleet Optimization Conference kicks off as Maitland weighs in on how best to profitably operate a ship. He says, 'It's all about the Choices.' Here we are, early in the morning, before the coffee has kicked in, and I am tasked with a “keynote speech”…
The European Commission commits to establish a true single European market for maritime transport by spring 2013 with its 'Blue Belt' package.In this way, the Commission intends to promote maritime transport by no longer subjecting EU goods…
Danny Hall and David Higgs charged with expanding the business to new Industries and geographic areas.Crowley Maritime Corp. announce leadership changes within its logistics group that will help it expand to serve new industries and geographic areas…
Maersk Line is extending its total container ship transportation time promise to six more routes: from Jakarta (Indonesia) or Laem Chabang (Thailand).The routes are to Bremerhaven (Germany), Rotterdam (The Netherlands) or Felixstowe (UK). (Bookings for this service will commence 8th October 2012)…