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New LNG Bunker Barge Planned for Port of Tacoma

May 04, 2021

Puget LNG and GAC Bunker Fuels have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) marine fuel from Puget LNG’s terminal to GAC’s customers in the Pacific Northwest.When the Tacoma LNG Terminal becomes operational in the second quarter of 2021…

Atlantic Container Line Buys 150 Reefer Containers

May 04, 2021

Gaining new operational advantages and efficiencies for its refrigerated shipping operations, Atlantic Container Line (ACL) is acquiring 150 new containers equipped with Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE refrigeration units featuring the Lynx Fleet digital solution…

Egyptian Court Rejects Appeal Against Ever Given Detention in the Suez Canal

May 04, 2021

An Egyptian court on Tuesday ruled that the containership which blocked the Suez Canal in March could continue to be held in the waterway, rejecting an appeal by its Japanese owner against its detention, a judicial source said.The Ever Given…

UK Hydrographic Office Appoints Peter Sparkes as Chief Executive

May 04, 2021

The U.K. Hydrographic Office (UKHO) announced the appointment of Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes as the new chief executive and accounting officer. Sparkes will be leaving the Royal Navy to take up the role.As chief executive, Sparkes will continue…

Port of San Diego to Double Shore Power at Cruise Terminals

May 04, 2021

The Port of San Diego is doubling shore power capability at its B Street and Broadway Pier cruise ship terminals to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on and around San Diego Bay.The Board of Port Commissioners approved $4…

Klausen Named CEO at Dan-Bunkering

May 04, 2021

Dan-Bunkering  appointed Claus Bulch Klausen as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective May 1st, 2021, when the company commenced its new fiscal year.Klausen, who has been with the company since April 2004, has held several key roles within Dan-Bunkering…

Galoni Named CEO of Thordon Bearings

May 04, 2021

Anna Galoni was appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of Thordon Bearings Inc., a Thomson-Gordon Group company.Galoni joined the Burlington, Ontario-headquartered company in 2007 after graduating from Queens University with a Masters’ Degree in epidemiology…

Dry Bulk Performance: Pangaea Logistics (Again) Claims the Top Spot

May 04, 2021

Maritime Advisors, Liengaard & Roschmann have published for the third year running its Vesselindex Performance Report, ranking the listed dry bulk companies based on their TCE performance.In a year 2020 which was characterized by a high level…

Australian Coal Port's Loan Terms Linked to Social, Emissions Goals

May 04, 2021

Australia's Port of Newcastle has signed a A$515 million ($398 million) loan with National Australia Bank (NAB) that links interest payments to non-mandatory social and environmental targets, the companies said.The world's largest coal port will pay less if certain targets are met…

Tidal Channel Into Bahia Grande Closed Until Fall

May 03, 2021

The pilot channel connecting the Bahia Grande tidal basin and the Brownsville Ship Channel will be closed until the Fall for major enhancements to increase tidal exchange and restore the Bahia Grande as a major fish, wildlife and waterfowl nursery…

Two Great Lakes Maritime Academy Cadets Awarded Crowley Scholarships

May 03, 2021

Crowley Maritime Corp. awarded Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships to Great Lakes Maritime Academy (GLMA) cadets Tristan Barnett and Jackson Dagata for their achievements and interest in maritime careers.Named in honor of former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer…

Australia Reviewing Lease of Darwin Port to Chinese Firm

May 03, 2021

Australia is reviewing the 99-year lease of a commercial and military port in the country's north to a Chinese firm, a government source said on Monday, a move that could further inflame tensions between Beijing and Canberra.Australia overhauled its foreign investment laws late last year…

Canadian Government Ends Montreal Port Strike

May 03, 2021

Striking dockworkers at Canada's second-biggest port will gradually return to work on Saturday, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) said, after the federal government passed a law to end the walkout.Late on Friday, the Canadian government passed back-to-work legislation to halt the strike…

Harren & Partner Names Nils Aden Managing Director

Apr 30, 2021

German shipping and logistics group Harren & Partner announced it has hired Nils Aden as managing director, effective May 1.Aden brings to the role more than two decades of know-how as a shipping industry executive in the industry, with experience…

Singapore Adds 23 Charges Against Founder of Oil Trader Hin Leong

Apr 30, 2021

A Singapore prosecutor filed 23 additional forgery-related charges on Friday against Lim Oon Kuin, the founder of collapsed oil trading firm Hin Leong Trading Pte Ltd.Last year, police had charged the 79-year-old former oil tycoon, better known as O K Lim…

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