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IRClass Takes Over IACS Chairmanship

Sep 05, 2019

Arun Sharma, Executive Chairman of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), has been formally introduced as the new Chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) to a group of specially invited maritime journalists at a press conference in the capital…

MacGregor Cargo System for World's Largest Boxship

Sep 05, 2019

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has designed the cargo system for the world’s largest containership, MSC Gülsün, which was delivered in July 2019 by South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries. She is 400 m long, 61.5 m wide and is the first in a series…

NYK Celebrates O3 Challenge

Sep 04, 2019

The “Ocean of Opportunities Challenge”  (O3 Challenge), a worldwide contest aimed at creating new value through open innovation in the maritime industry, has been successfully celebrated by NYK Group.This was the second consecutive year for the challenge…

CargoSphere Launches Maersk Spot

Sep 04, 2019

CargoSphere, the neutral rate network for container shipping, has announced the launch of Maersk Spot on its rates platform. The Maersk Spot product offers customers a loading guarantee and a fixed price at booking. This integration will enable…

TGP Group Expands Management Board

Sep 04, 2019

Trans Global Projects Group (TGP), an international project logistics specialist headquartered in England, has appointed Martin Ollmann as an additional Managing Director for its German entities Trans Global Projects GmbH and Natco GmbH. Ollmann…

USCG Sets Port Condition Zulu for Charleston

Sep 04, 2019

Effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set Port Condition Zulu for the Port of Charleston due to the anticipated arrival of sustained gale force winds from Hurricane Dorian within 12 hours.During port condition Zulu…

U.S. Blacklists IRG Oil Shipping Network

Sep 04, 2019

The United States on Wednesday sanctioned a sprawling network of firms, ships and individuals allegedly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that supplied Syria with oil worth tens of millions of dollars in a breach of U.S. sanctions…

Piraeus Port Beefs Up Investment Plan, Awaits Greece's Approval

Sep 04, 2019

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA), operator of Greece's largest port, has increased its investment plans to attract more business at one of Europe's largest harbours, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.PPA, majority owned by China's COSCO Shipping…

Cammell Laird Appoints New QA Manager

Sep 04, 2019

Merseyside UK shipyard and engineering services company Cammell Laird has appointed a new quality assurance manager to forge closer relationships with suppliers and bring best practice from other industries to his new role.Gordon Maxwell is…

Masahiko Furuichi Named IAPH Secretary General

Sep 04, 2019

The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) appointed Dr. Masahiko Furuichi as IAPH Secretary General, succeeding Mr. Susumu Naruse, as of 1 September. He has officially taken office.Dr. Masahiko Furuichi is not new to IAPH.  Since 2006…

TOP Ships Revenues Up by 51% for H1 2019

Sep 03, 2019

The international owner and operator of modern, fuel efficient 'ECO' tanker vessels TOP Ships announced that its total revenues increased by 51% to $29.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $19.7 million for the same period in 2018…

ZIM Intros New Digital Tools

Sep 03, 2019

Israel-based container shipping line ZIM Integrated Shipping Services announced the official launch of its new 'Powered by Our Customers' approach.As ZIM moves forward with the development and implementation of new digital tools, the cargo line is embarking on an innovative new concept…

Safe Bulkers Slips to Q2 Loss

Sep 03, 2019

Monaco-headquartered provider of marine drybulk transportation services Safe Bulkers reported a net loss for the second quarter, contrary to the market’s expectations for profit.The net revenue at USD 45.5 million for Q2 was hurt by a 3% decline from the second quarter of 2018…

Trump warns China Against Trade Talk Delays

Sep 03, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned he would be 'tougher' on Beijing in a second term if trade talks dragged on, compounding market fears that ongoing trade disputes between the United States and China could trigger a U.S. recession…

Carnival Partners with UWF for Interactive Training

Sep 03, 2019

Company’s CSMART Academy teamed up with UWF’s Innovation Institute to launch training course for environmental officers that started in August 2019. Combining UWF’s specialty in challenge-based learning with CSMART Academy’s award-winning faculty…

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