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Inland Containerized Shipping Comes to India

Nov 12, 2018

Marking India’s first containerized movement on inland waterways, PepsiCo India became the first company to use containerized vessel movement for transporting products from its plant in Kolkata to the port in Varanasi. The first containerized vessel was received by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India…

GAC Inaugurates Dubai Logistics Facility

Nov 12, 2018

A quarter of a century after opening the first distribution center in the Middle East, GAC Dubai officially unveiled its new purpose-built contract logistics facility, at Dubai South.The inauguration ceremony was held under the patronage of His Excellency Khalifa Al Zaffin…

Total Wins 40% Stake in Unconventional Gas Concession

Nov 12, 2018

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has awarded a 40 per cent stake in the Ruwais Diyab gas concession to French energy major Total.Adnoc group, for which the award is an important milestone to reach the target of 1 Bcfd of unconventional gas production before 2030…

Port of Oakland Cargo Volume Up Despite Tariff Battle

Nov 11, 2018

A U.S.-China tit-for-tat over tariffs hasn’t dampened cargo volume growth at the Port of Oakland.  In fact, the Port is on track for its third straight year of record container volume in 2018, stated the Port authorities.But can it last?  That’s…

Port Police Regulation in Force in Antwerp

Nov 11, 2018

The modification of the Municipal Port Police Regulation, the Port Instructions and related forms come into force on the 12th of November 2018 said a press release from the Antwerp Port Authority.The port and the social context in which it operates are in a constant state of flux…

Navios Maritime Containers Fleet Update

Nov 11, 2018

Navios Maritime Containers Inc. (Navios Containers) took delivery of Navios Miami, a 2009-built, 4,563 TEU containership in the last month.According to a press note from the growth vehicle dedicated to the container sector of the maritime industry the vessel was acquired for a purchase price of $13…

Kalmar Helps Port of Long Beach to Meet Green Objectives

Nov 11, 2018

Kalmar's new all-electric terminal tractor is helping the Port of Long Beach (POLB) meet its eco-efficiency objectives while satisfying the commercial demands of the users of the second-busiest container seaport in the US.According to a press release from Kalmar…

TORM, ME Production and GSI JV for Production for Scrubbers

Nov 09, 2018

Danish shipping company TORM has established a joint venture with scrubber manufacturer ME Production and Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI).The joint venture, ME Production China, will manufacture and install scrubbers in China and deliver…

Damen Shipyards to Support Drechtsteden's Economy

Nov 09, 2018

Damen Shipyards Group said that it would lend its support to the Economic Development Board of the Drechtsteden.The board is a strategic collaboration between business, education and government in the Dredchtsteden area of the Netherlands –…

Port of Oakland Cargo Volume Up in Trade War, But Can It Last?

Nov 09, 2018

A U.S.-China tit-for-tat over tariffs hasn’t dampened cargo volume growth at the Port of Oakland.  In fact, the Port is on track for its third straight year of record container volume in 2018.But can it last?  That’s the question supply chain…

Palau Lines Up with BIMCO

Nov 09, 2018

Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) is the latest registry to join the world’s largest international shipping association representing ship owners, operators, managers, brokers and agents. PISR has grown to become one of the premier SMART…

Lachtman to Succeed Ludwiczak as Head of LSC

Nov 09, 2018

Kierstin M Lachtman is to take over as General Secretary of the Liberian Shipowners’ Council Ltd (LSC) in February 2019 from Joseph E Ludwiczak, who is retiring after 17 years at the helm.Kierstin, who will operate from the LSC offices in Dulles…

DSC Dredge CEO Wetta Delivers Ghana Fact-Finding Trip Report

Nov 09, 2018

As a member of the President’s Advisory Council – Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA), Bob Wetta attended the September 26, 2018 Fact-Finding Trip Report meeting in Washington, D.C., with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and 13 other U…

Odfjell: Chemical Tanker Market Remains Stable

Nov 09, 2018

Odfjell SE has reported its results for Third Quarter 2018. The results reflect a stable chemical tanker market and stable underlying results from Odfjell Terminals when adjusting for the Rotterdam terminal.Odfjell SE reports EBITDA of USD 32…

SC Ports Achieves Record Container Volume in October

Nov 09, 2018

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced the highest monthly container volume in its history, with 217,035 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled in October. Last month’s record-breaking volumes marked an 18.7 percent year-over-year increase in container volume growth…

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