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Glander International Bunkering Appoints Sander

May 07, 2014

Glander International Bunkering announced that Justin Sander has joined their Florida office.Continuing his career as a Bunker and Lubricant Broker & Trader, Justin’s timely appointment happens as Glander International Bunkering continues to strengthen its global brand and develop their U…

Matson Q1 2014 Profits Slip, Market Growth Expected

May 07, 2014

Leading US carrier in the Pacific Matson report that in the first quarter of 2014 its financial results were negatively impacted by the timing of fuel surcharge collections.Highlights Net Income of $3.4 million versus $9.1 million in 1Q13 Operating income of $9…

Lone Shipwreck Survivor to Tell His Story

May 06, 2014

The SS Edmund Fitzgerald did not have any survivors of the 1975 sinking in the frigid waters of Lake Superior.  If there had been one, his story may have sounded a lot like Dennis Hale’s - the only crewman to survive the sinking of the SS Daniel J Morrell nine years earlier…

Fincantieri to List Stake Close to 50%

May 06, 2014

Italian state-owned Fincantieri plans to list a stake close to 50 percent in its initial public offering on the Milan bourse, a source close to matter said on Tuesday.The group, wholly owned by state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP)…

Fincantieri Files for Milan IPO

May 06, 2014

Italy's Fincantieri said on Tuesday it had filed a request to list its shares on the Milan bourse, as state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) moves to offer private investors a minority stake in the ship building company.The disposal of Fincantieri - wholly owned by CDP…

WFW Promotes Two New Partners in New York

May 06, 2014

Watson, Farley & Williams (WFW), a leading international law firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of two lawyers to partner in its New York office. Corporate lawyer Steven Hollander and shipping finance lawyer John Benson officially joined the partnership from 1 May 2014…

New Managing Director at A/S Trumf Bunker

May 06, 2014

A/S Trumf Bunker has employed Kenni Goldenbeck as Managing Director.On May 1 Kenni Goldenbeck was appointed Managing Director of A/S Trumf Bunker in Middelfart.Goldenbeck has many years experience from the bunker business in Denmark…

Petrotechnics Named "Cool Vendor in Oil & Gas"

May 06, 2014

Petrotechnics, a global company in transforming frontline operational performance and lowering operational risk has announced that leading analyst firm Gartner has named Petrotechnics a “Cool Vendor” in Oil & Gas in a report published by Gartner on April 25…

Thome Boosts Its Presence In Southeast Asia

May 06, 2014

Thome Group has underlined its commitment to the burgeoning Southeast Asian shipping cluster by opening a Crew Recruitment and Placement Services Agency in Myanmar.  The move was announced at an inaugural reception held in the country at the InnWa II Ball Room…

Bibby Line to Host Supply Chain and Logistics Events

May 06, 2014

Liverpool headquartered global company Bibby Line Group is hosting a series of events at this year’s International Festival For Business during the Maritime, Logistics and Energy thematic of the four-week program. Being held at the Museum of Liverpool on June 12…

SRI Welcomes IMO Endorsement

May 06, 2014

The Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has endorsed continuing work to promote as widely as possible the application of the 2006 Guidelines on the fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident…

China to Participate in RIMPAC for First Time

May 06, 2014

U.S. Third Fleet Public Affairs informs that 47 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and altogether 25,000 personnel from 23 nations, will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise scheduled June 26 to Aug. 1…

AAPA Remembers 'Tireless' Congressman James Oberstar

May 05, 2014

Following the recent passing of former Cong. James Oberstar, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) President and CEO Kurt Nagle described the past chair of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as “A tireless proponent…

Multimodal Leaders to Discuss Freight Infrastructure

May 05, 2014

Trucking, rail and port panelists will explore the benefits of improving America’s intermodal freight transportation system.On May 13, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) President and CEO Kurt Nagle will join forces with CEOs representing trucking…

MARAD to Host National Maritime Strategy Symposium

May 05, 2014

On Tuesday, May 6, at 9 a.m. EDT, the Maritime Administration and the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council will host the second National Maritime Strategy Symposium in Washington, D.C. Building upon the first Symposium held in January…

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