P-O Sverlinger was named CEO of MMT Group. Sverlinger comes from the management consultancy firm Triathlon Group, where he is one of two founders, as well as CEO.During his time at Triathlon, the firm has grown into a sizeable, stable and successful…
The Coast Guard recently awarded Mr. James Farley a Meritorious Public Service Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to navigation safety, environmental stewardship and homeland security during his decades-long involvement with the American Waterways Operators (AWO)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…