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India to Develop Inland Waterways in Assam

Mar 16, 2017

River Brahmaputra from Dhubri to Sadiya was declared as National Waterway-2 (NW-2) in 1988. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) for NW-2 was prepared by the Howe Engineering Project (India), Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) and…

Green Signal for India-Bangladesh MoU on Aids to Navigation

Mar 15, 2017

The Indian Cabinet has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for greater cooperation with regard to marine aids to navigation that includes advice on lighthouses and beacons besides vessel traffic service. 'The Union Cabinet…

CMA CGM Launches AGAX Service

Mar 14, 2017

CMA CGM has launched a new direct and faster service without any stopover between Morocco and Russia, ideal for Moroccan fruit and vegetable exports. 'CMA CGM, a leading worldwide shipping group, launches the newly enhanced service AGAX…

Korean Register Opens ICT Center

Mar 06, 2017

Korean Register (KR) has opened a new ICT (information communications technology) Center to enhance the application of advanced information and ICT across the maritime and ship classification industries.According to KR, the new high-tech…

Philippines-Indonesia Shipping Route Soon

Feb 12, 2017

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced plans to open a shorter shipping route between the Philippines and Indonesia, a move meant to strengthen trade relations between the two neighboring countries, reported  Manila Times. The…

CMA CGM Improves India Middle East – East Africa Links

Feb 10, 2017

In line with operational excellence and operating cost discipline, CMA CGM Group wishes to share with you the changes concerning our 2 direct weekly services connecting India Middle East Gulf to East Africa strategic markets Starting February 20th…

CMA CGM Reorganises Its Asia - West Africa Services

Feb 02, 2017

In line with the West Africa market trend, CMA CGM Group adapts its service offering while continuing to improve its service reliability and cost efficiency. Starting 1st week of March 2017, CMA CGM Group has decided to streamline its product…

Old Ships, Not Enough New Tricks?

Jan 31, 2017

As widely expected, the opening of the new, expanded locks at the Panama Canal in June 2016 has considerably impacted the ‘old Panamax’ containership sector, says a report by Clarkson Research Services. The displacement of these narrow beam vessels…

Seafarers' Fatigue Report Launched at IMO

Jan 31, 2017

InterManager, the trade association for in-house and third party ship managers, together with The Warsash Maritime Academy, has presented the findings of its fatigue study, Project MARTHA, to The International Maritime Organization (IMO).Speaking at the presentation last night…

CMA CGM Rolls Out TURAF EXPRESS Service

Jan 30, 2017

Shipping group CMA CGM has announced the new service offer TURAF EXPRESS which directly links Turkey, Tunisia and Libya via Malta. It is the first CMA CGM line to offer a direct connection between Northern Turkey (Istanbul, Gemlik and Aliaga)…

AAPA ‘Encouraged’ By Senate Dems’ Infrastructure Plan

Jan 28, 2017

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) – the recognized and unified voice of America’s seaports – is encouraged by the release yesterday of the infrastructure investment outline by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats…

WCI Releases Series of Educational Videos

Jan 27, 2017

Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) has developed a series of videos aimed at educating audiences about the importance of inland waterways infrastructure and of the Navigation & Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP).  As part of this campaign, WCI has produced four videos…

Worldwide Ferry Safety Association 2017 Conference

Jan 18, 2017

“2017 may be the global breakout year for ferries,” says Dr. Roberta Weisbrod, Chief Executive of the Worldwide Ferry Safety Association (WFSA).  She takes this viewpoint because of the tremendous expansion of ferries in India, Philippines, Thailand…

CMA CGM Strengthens Asia-East Coast South America Links

Jan 17, 2017

French container shipping major CMA CGM has upgraded its SEAS1 and SEAS2 services, now providing two departures per week between Asia and the East Coast of South America.  The group will thus provide two departures per week between Asia and the East Coast of South America…

Seaway Ties Record for Longest Navigation Season

Jan 16, 2017

After opening the 2016 season on March 21, the St. Lawrence Seaway closed on December 31, enjoying a navigation season of 286 days. This performance ties the record first established in 2008 and matched in 2013 for the longest navigation season…

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