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PwC: Transport, Logistics Starts 2014 Subdued

Apr 28, 2014

First quarter deal activity matches lowest level in nine quarters; trucking and shipping lead transaction activityMerger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the transportation and logistics industry began 2014 on a soft note, with the total…

CMA CGM Children’s Foundation Call for Proposals

Apr 28, 2014

The CMA CGM Corporate Foundation for Children launches its second call for proposals intended for associations involved in the service of underprivileged children in the PACA region and in Lebanon.Founded in 2005 and chaired by Naïla Saadé…

Wallem Appoints Stefanou Global Technical Director

Apr 28, 2014

Wallem Group has appointed Ioannis (Yanni) Stefanou as Global Technical Director of Wallem Ship Management to lead the business as it positions itself for continued growth. Stefanou will lead the Group’s technical teams in Hong Kong, Singapore and Europe (Hamburg) in delivering reliable…

Royal Caribbean Profit Plunge

Apr 28, 2014

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, the world's second-largest cruise operator, said its quarterly profit fell by two-thirds as costs rose and six cruises were canceled or shortened due to several mishaps.Shares of the company, whose cruise lines include Royal Caribbean International…

Obituary: Wesley Wheeler, 1933-2014

Apr 28, 2014

Wesley D. Wheeler passed away on April 18 in Stamford, Connecticut. He was 80 years old. He was laid to rest in Cyprus Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, N.Y.Wheeler was an active member of the marine community for 60 years. He lived and worked…

LOC Group Furthers Growth in Asia

Apr 28, 2014

LOC Seoul opens, Korean country manager appointed London Offshore Consultants, a global company in marine and engineering consultancy for the shipping and offshore energy sectors, has further expanded its footprint in Asia, successfully registering…

Drydocks World Announces Safety Milestones

Apr 28, 2014

Drydocks World & Maritime World group said it reiterated its commitment to Occupational Health & Safety during World Safety & Health Day on April 28, 2014. Several awareness programs and competitions were organized for employees on this day in Drydocks World…

Blank Rome Rated as Shipping Litigation Leaders

Apr 27, 2014

Blank Rome apprises that its international shipping litigation practice, and attorney John D. Kimball have again been ranked in the 2014 edition of 'Chambers Global'. The international law firm explains that the qualities on which rankings were assessed include technical legal ability…

Siemens Weighs In As GE Prepares Alstom Power Deal

Apr 27, 2014

Alstom's arch rival Siemens wants talks with the struggling French engineering group, the German company said on Sunday, the day General Electric boss Jeff Immelt is due in Paris to thrash out a deal to buy Alstom's global power arm. Siemens…

South Korean PM Resigns Over Ferry Disaster

Apr 27, 2014

South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hong-won resigned on Sunday over the government's response to the April 16 ferry disaster. The Sewol ferry sank on a routine trip south from the port of Incheon to the traditional holiday island of Jeju…

Madsen Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Apr 25, 2014

DNV GL Group President and Chief Executive Officer Henrik O. Madsen received the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award at the Seatrade Awards in London this week.Recognized for his ‘inspirational leadership’ Henrik O. Madsen was presented the award in the presence of HRH The Princess Royal…

GLDD Sells Historic Demolition Business

Apr 25, 2014

Largest provider of dredging services in the United States, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) informs it has completed the sale of NASDI, LLC and Yankee Environmental Services, LLC, its two subsidiaries that comprise the historical demolition business…

Maguire Joins W.S. Darley Directors Board

Apr 24, 2014

W.S. Darley & Co. announced the addition of Vice Admiral Joe Maguire to the Board of Directors.Maguire was a career Naval Special Warfare Officer (SEAL) and retired from the United States Navy in 2010, having served 36 years in uniform. Prior to retiring from active duty…

Judicial Proceedings Halted Against AdvanFort Charges

Apr 24, 2014

Prosecution for the charges of trespassing and firearms possession against AdvanFort stopped until quash petition hearing.The Madras High Court started hearing last Tuesday on an appeal filed by AdvanFort to quash charges against the U…

Laborde Hosts Mitsubishi Training Seminar

Apr 24, 2014

Laborde Products hosted a three-day Mitsubishi engine training sminar in Covington, Louisiana for its North American dealers.The company welcomed representatives from all over the continent: Boatswains Locker, Mack Boring & Parts Company…

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