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Dockers Fire Warning Shot Across Europe's Bows

Sep 26, 2012

Dockers meeting at the ITF Maritime Roundtable in Casablanca issue 'Port Package Three' warning.Leaders of dockers’ unions affiliated to the ETF (European Transport’ Workers’ Federation and the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation)…

WISTA Conference Focuses on Shipping’s Challenges

Sep 26, 2012

Women’s Sea Congress Looks at the FutureThe Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) conference program scheduled to be held in Paris October 3-5 will focus on issues facing shipping today.  In addition to hosting its annual meeting and conference…

Maitland Pinpoints Global Shipping's Woes, Solutions

Sep 26, 2012

Clay Maitland is a ubiquitous figure in the global shipping circuit, never shy to share his accrued maritime experience of more than 40 years, ask the tough questions or supply the blunt opinion. Set to celebrate his 70th birthday later this year but not slowing a step…

Business 'Doctors' Honored for Work on Deep Ocean Group

Sep 26, 2012

Business advisory specialists, AlixPartners, honored by TMA for 'International Turnaround of the Year' for their work at DeepOcean Group.AlixPartners, the global business-advisory firm, has been honored by the Turnaround Management Association for its work…

Energy Supply Not Sustainable for Next Three Generations Says BP CEO

Sep 26, 2012

In a speech at the Kansas Renewable Energy Conference the President & CEO of BP's wind energy business advocates energy supply alternatives.Extracts from John Graham's speech follow:'The rules for energy supply that governed during the…

C.H. Robinson Worldwide to Acquire Phoenix International

Sep 25, 2012

C.H. Robinson Worldwide to acquire Phoenix International for $571.5 million in cash & about $63.5 million in newly-issued C.H. Robinson stock.Founded in 1905, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., is a global provider of multimodal transportation services and logistics solutions…

Siem Car Carriers at Houston Texas Break Bulk Expo

Sep 25, 2012

Siem Car Carriers to exhibit at upcoming Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference & Exhibition.Siem Car Carriers operates a transpacific liner service, specializing in the movement of cars, roll on roll off (RO-RO), high, wide and heavy (OHW)…

Rolls-Royce to Sell Tidal Generation Ltd to Alstom

Sep 25, 2012

The sale is expected to complete within the next few months, subject to closing conditions.About Tidal Generation Ltd. (TGL)    1.    Rolls-Royce will sell TGL to Alstom UK Holdings Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alstom.    2.…

US Coast Guard Hero Wins AFRAS Gold Medal

Sep 25, 2012

The Association for Rescue at Sea, Inc. (AFRAS) will hold its annual awards ceremony and reception on 4 October 2012 on Capitol Hill.The event will be co-hosted by the Honorable Howard Coble, co-chairman, U.S. Congressional Coast Guard Caucus…

Troy Container Line Partners with Spain's International Forwarding

Sep 25, 2012

Troy Container Line, one the world’s largest American-owned NVOCCs, announce a new partnership with International Forwarding S.L. (IFS) of Spain. Founded in 1984 as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) Troy has become one of the largest companies in its industry…

Panama Canal Expansion 5-Year Update

Sep 25, 2012

Five years ago, the Panama Canal Expansion broke ground at Paraiso Hill & the latest update shows progress estimated at 44.5%.'The Panama Canal Expansion Program is moving forward at a good pace.  The program has made positive contributions to Panama´s economy such as direct employment…

Postal Service to Honor Barge Fleeting

Sep 25, 2012

U.S. Postal Service to dedicate Earthscapes Forver stamps to include 'Barge Fleeting,' an aerial view of towing vessels. WHAT: The United States Postal Service will dedicate a series of Forever Stamps entitled “Earthscapes,” one which features…

Fugro's Geoscience Division Acquired by CGGVeritas

Sep 25, 2012

CGGVeritas announces acquisition of Fugro’s Geoscience Division (excluding its Multi-Client library and nodes businesses) & the creation of strategic partnerships.With this agreement, CGGVeritas will become a fully integrated Geoscience…

New Freight Ferry Grounds on First Trip

Sep 25, 2012

Huelin Renouf Shipping Limited's new freight ferry briefly aground offshore Alderney, UK Channel Islands then limps to Falmouth for drydock repairs.The 88.6 m freight ferry 'Huelin Dispatch' touched ground SW of Alderney, while on costal passage from Southampton…

China – Australia Maritime Safety Exchange Program

Sep 25, 2012

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) welcomes 6 delegates from the China Maritime Safety Administration in a 12-week maritime safety exchange program.The group had a very busy first week in Canberra, where they were able to meet with…

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