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Cooperative Network Proves Attractive to Forwarders

Sep 22, 2014

Just one week on from its launch, the team have already processed hundreds of applications and started building its block of founding members, as well as receiving hundreds of website hits and requests for information.“This is as good a start as any network founder could hope for…

McAllister Towing Celebrates 150 in Style

Sep 22, 2014

McAllister Towing hosted a dual celebration in New York City on Friday, September 19, a gala in honor of the company’s 150th anniversary and a traditional christening of the Buckley McAllister, the latest high tech tractor tug added to the company’s fleet…

Training, Mentoring and Assessment On Board

Sep 22, 2014

Videotel has launched a new edition of its Training, Mentoring and Assessment On Board program which supports the IMO requirement for a standardization of training and assessment for all member state countries as part of the revised and updated STCW - the ‘Manila Amendments’…

Israel Corp CEO May Depart as Firm Reorganizes

Sep 22, 2014

Conglomerate Israel Corp said on Monday that as part of it plans for a reorganisation, it is possible that Nir Gilad will step down as chief executive officer.'No decision has been taken on the matter,' the company said in a statement without providing provide further details…

Australian Watchdog NOPSEMA Gets new CEO

Sep 21, 2014

Australia’s oil and gas industry welcomes the appointment of Stuart Smith as the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA).APPEA Chief Executive David Byers said…

BMW Opens Vehicle Distribution Center at Baltimore Port

Sep 21, 2014

BMW Group celebrated the official opening of its newest Vehicle Distribution Center at the Port of Baltimore yesterday. The facility will serve 96 dealers within the Central and Eastern regions of BMW’s dealer network. Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO…

David Palacios is Director of Quality, Environment & Safety, SENER

Sep 21, 2014

The engineering and technology group SENER has brought together its Quality, Environment and Safety divisions into one unified Department. The move aims to reorganize the group's standards and procedures, ensure compliance with SENER’s code of conduct…

ICC Conference Focuses on Platform to Settle Disputes

Sep 21, 2014

The 5th ICC International Commercial Mediation Conference has brought together leading mediators, arbitrators, corporate managers and in-house counsel from around the world to focus on how companies can improve their chances of settling commercial disputes through direct negotiation…

Keystone XL Costs to Nearly Double - TransCanada

Sep 20, 2014

The total cost of TransCanada Corp's controversial Keystone XL pipeline is likely to nearly double following six years of regulatory delays, a company spokesman said on Friday.TransCanada spokesman Shawn Howard confirmed comments made…

Rotterdam Integrates Safety Research with LNG Training Facility

Sep 20, 2014

The Dutch company Falck Risc is becoming the number one expert on LNG safety in Europe. Together with the Unified Fire Department, Falck Risc will draw up guidelines and recommendations for emergency response services in dealing with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)…

Billionaire Fredriksen Commits to Seadrill

Sep 19, 2014

Shipping billionaire John Fredriksen reaffirmed on Friday its commitment to Seadrill, the world's largest rig company by market capitalisation, whose shares have fallen a quarter in value since the beginning of the year.'I consider my stake…

Transas Simulators Boosts Western Shipping Training Center

Sep 19, 2014

Transas Marine Pacific has successfully completed the upgrade of a simulator complex for Western Shipping Pte. Ltd. training center.The simulator class was upgraded to the latest version of the Transas navigational simulator NTPRO 5000 to fully support ECDIS training as per STCW 2010…

US Pollution Risks: Federal & State Summaries

Sep 19, 2014

The US Pollution Risks publication, recently published for its members by the UK P&I Club, compiles summaries of all the Federal and state requirements on liability, COFR requirements and vessel contingency plan requirements. Legal Briefings provide an overview of certain laws and regulations…

ZeoGas hires Foster Wheeler to Plan Gulf Coast Project

Sep 18, 2014

Foster Wheeler AG announced today that a subsidiary of its Global Engineering and Construction Group has entered into a Collaboration Agreement with ZeoGas LLC. In the first instance, Foster Wheeler will support ZeoGas’ final site selection…

Caterpillar to Participate in Citi 2014 Industrials Conference

Sep 18, 2014

Caterpillar Inc. Vice President with responsibility for Strategic Services Mike DeWalt and Director of Investor Relations Rich Moore will speak at the Citi 2014 Industrials Conference on Tuesday, September 23. They are scheduled to speak at 2:45 p…

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