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APM Terminals India Becomes Authorized Economic Operator

Jun 26, 2018

APM Terminals India Pvt. Ltd became one of India’s first Inland Service providers to receive the internationally recognized security standard, Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) from the World Customs Organization. The aim of the AEO program…

William Bergeron to Receive C. Alvin Bertel Award

Jun 26, 2018

The World Trade Center of New Orleans announced William T. “Bill” Bergeron, CEO of Bergeron Resources, L.L.C. & Affiliated Companies, as the recipient of the 2018 C. Alvin Bertel Award. The C. Alvin Bertel Award was established in 1967 and is…

Panama Canal Expansion Marks Second Anniversary

Jun 26, 2018

Today marks Panama Canal's two-year anniversary of the inauguration of its Canal Expansion. It is the largest enhancement project in the waterway’s 103-year history. To date, the Canal has transited 3,745 Neopanamax vessels.The performance…

Laino Named Chembulk CCO

Jun 26, 2018

Chembulk Tankers named Steve Laino its Chief Commercial Officer, based out of the Southport office and responsible for all facets of our commercial strategy worldwide, including chartering, projects and client relations.  Laino comes to Chembulk…

HCAC to Aquire NRC, Sprint Energy from JFLCO

Jun 26, 2018

J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO), a middle-market private equity firm said that its investment affiliate JFL-NRC-SES Partners, LLC  signed an agreement to sell its membership interests in NRC Group Holdings, LLC (NRC Group), formed earlier this…

Port of Oakland Focused on Hybrids

Jun 26, 2018

Oakland’s largest marine terminal operator plans to clear the air using hybrid cargo-handling technology. SSA Terminals said it will retrofit 13 diesel-powered cranes with diesel-electric hybrid engines. The upgrade is estimated to eliminate…

ITIC Defends Ship Manager Against Negligence Allegation

Jun 26, 2018

International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has successfully defended a ship manager against allegations of negligence made by a shipowner following the loss of a lifeboat overboard.The lifeboat was subsequently found drifting off the port of Naze…

NIMASA Commended on Day of Seafarers

Jun 26, 2018

The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has stated that the efficiency and effectiveness of the Nigerian economy depends largely on the maritime sector, as over 90 percent of the world trade are transported through the sea.Senator…

Pacific Basin Closes USD 325 mln Credit Facility

Jun 25, 2018

Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company Pacific Basin has closed a USD 325 million 7-year reducing revolving credit facility secured over 50 of the company’s owned ships. The new facility is supported by a syndicate of eight leading international banks…

ICS Worried About EU Policy for Migrants Rescued at Sea

Jun 25, 2018

The global trade association for ship operators – the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – is increasingly concerned about the new policy of the Italian Government to close its ports to migrants rescued by ships at sea.  In the interest of protecting safety of life at sea…

EBDG Adds Technical Staff to Seattle Office

Jun 25, 2018

Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has added two marine professionals to the Seattle office.   Alina Shrestha, Naval ArchitectAlina joined EBDG as a contractor in 2017 and is now a full-time naval architect.  She is a broadly skilled engineer and researcher with experience in vessel repair…

Sailors' Society: Take the 'Loch Ness' Challenge

Jun 25, 2018

A maritime welfare charity is calling on people from the shipping industry to get involved with its new Loch Ness challenge event on September 6-10 , 2018.Sailors’ Society, which supports seafarers and their families around the world, is looking…

InterManager Supports IMO’s Annual Day of the Seafarer

Jun 25, 2018

The physical and mental well being of seafarers must be given priority by ship managers – said InterManager Secretary-General Capt Kuba Szymanski to mark Day of the Seafarer. As June 25th marks the IMO's annual celebration of seafarers, InterManager…

INTERCARGO Celebrates Seafarer's Well Being

Jun 25, 2018

INTERCARGO joins the international shipping community in celebrating the Day of the Seafarer on June 25, 2018 under the theme of Seafarers’ well being, recognizing the unique contribution made by seafarers from all over the world to international seaborne trade…

OSM Launches Seafarer Mental Health Campaign

Jun 25, 2018

OSM has chosen The Day of the Seafarer to launch a global campaign aimed at safeguarding and improving the mental health of its 11,000 crew members.  The year long initiative, christened How Healthy is Your Mind: An OSM Seafarers’ Guide to Positive Mental Health…

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