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CMA CGM Reopens Spain to Algeria Service

Jul 26, 2016

CMA CGM NAF Lines is re-opening  a regular service from Barcelona to Djen Djen on EURONAF service with immediate effect. First Departure: m/v VEGA OMICRON voy. 001OGS ETS Barcelona on July 15th, 2016, ETA Djen Djen on July 19th, 2016. CMA…

China’s One Belt, One Road: Will it Reshape Global Trade?

Jul 25, 2016

The future of trade in Asia could depend heavily on what becomes of China’s expansive One Belt, One Road initiative, which calls for massive investment in and development of trade routes in the region.  In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast…

UASC Rolls Out New India Subcontinent – Europe Services

Jul 20, 2016

UASC announced two new Indian Subcontinent – Europe services (IEC1 & IEC2), to better align with its customer's needs, providing a superior service between India Subcontinent and Europe with enhanced reliability and more competitive transit times…

More Chinese Ships to Use Arctic Route

Jul 18, 2016

China will send more ships flying its flag to take the Northwest Passage via the Arctic Ocean to cut travel times between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, says the state news agency Xinhua. The world's largest maritime carrier China COSCO…

Alfa Laval to Help Meet 0.5% Sulphur Fuel Cap

Jul 15, 2016

Alfa Laval is ready to help customers meet a global 0.5% sulphur fuel limit, no matter what the outcome of the MEPC70 meeting. The new Alfa Laval PureSOx Global is part of a major expansion of the PureSOx platform that will be released at SMM in Hamburg…

Energy Efficiency is Impacted by Choices Made Throughout a Vessel’s Lifecycle

Jul 15, 2016

Investments in energy efficiency improvements offer cruise and ferry and merchant vessel operators an opportunity to reduce operating costs and emissions while building a more sustainable brand image, says Wärtsilä Corporation. The overall…

Volvo Penta’s IPS System a Boon to Ferries Operators

Jul 14, 2016

A new passenger ferry, Antares, has been launched from the Italian city of Naples and is the first boat of its kind in the region to be installed with Volvo Penta’s ingenious Inboard Performance System (IPS). The installation of IPS 900 showcases…

CMA CGM to Upgrade its EURAF Services

Jul 14, 2016

In a continued effort to provide increased reliability and quality service in a challenging environment, CMA CGM Group is strengthening its coverage of Europe to West Africa with the addition of the direct call in Cameroon on its EURAF 5 service…

CCS is Authorized RO for Maritime Cook Islands

Jul 12, 2016

Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) has authorized the China Classification Society (CCS) as a Recognized Organization (RO), to conduct survey and certification of ships flying the Cook Islands flag. The formal agreement between MCI and CCS which…

Neches River Traffic Restricted due to Sunken Boat

Jul 12, 2016

Vessel traffic on the Neches River is restricted as a result of a shrimp boat that sank Monday morning.At approximately 3 a.m., the Captain Kevin sank in the Neches River, causing oil sheen and one minor injury.The vessel is currently…

DCMA to continue Organizing Anchorage of Maritime Crafts in Dubai

Jul 12, 2016

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai’s maritime sector, revealed its continuing efforts in organizing anchorage of maritime crafts across Dubai waters…

Maersk Line Mulls India-East Africa Business with Mawingu Express

Jul 12, 2016

The Mawingu Express, Maersk Line's direct service from India to Kenya, offers the fastest transit times in the market and better port coverage to bring clients closer to East Africa, claims the company. 'Through our global connections coupled with superior customer care and market expertise…

Swedish Club Focuses on 'Root Cause'

Jul 11, 2016

The Swedish Club launched its latest publication, Claims at a Glance, which provides an insight into the full range of claims the Club has handled over the last five years, and is intended as a tool to reduce the frequency of incidents for both P&I and H&M claims…

Fuel Variants For LR1 Product Tankers

Jul 10, 2016

In a comprehensive study, DNV GL in cooperation with MAN DT examined a set of scenarios for various versions of an LR1 product carrier to determine the most economically feasible fuel type to plan for.  Considering the current volatile market situation…

ClassNK's Report on Port State Control

Jul 08, 2016

ClassNK released its annual report on Port State Control. The report aims to assist ship operators and management companies in maintaining compliant operations by providing information about ships detained by PSC as well as deficiencies that were found on board from many port states in 2015…

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