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Novatek Plans New Arctic Transport Company

May 20, 2018

Russia's gas production and sales company PAO Novatek has created a transportation unit called Maritime Arctic Transport. 'The Board of Directors of PAO Novatek  resolved on creating a transportation subsidiary called Maritime Arctic Transport LLC to manage and optimize transportation costs…

The 'Grande Halifax' Christened in Halifax

May 18, 2018

The Pure Car & Truck Carrier Grande Halifax, owned and operated by the Grimaldi Group, has been christened yesterday in Halifax, New Scotia. Godmother of the new vessel was Ms. Karen Oldfield, President and CEO of the Halifax Port Authority…

Nolan Tapped to Take Over as TOTE CEO

May 18, 2018

Tim Nolan has been named the next president and CEO of U.S. domestic ocean carrier TOTE Inc., parent company Saltchuk announced today. TOTE is the parent company to TOTE Maritime and TOTE Services.Nolan, who is currently president of TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico…

MOL Logistics Signs Pact with Al Madina Logistics in Oman

May 18, 2018

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines  (MOL) announced that its group company, MOL Logistics (Japan) has signed an agency agreement with Al Madina Logistics Services Company SAOC, which has developed its logistics business in Oman, which is expected to grow as emerging market…

Seafarers Charity Appoints New South Africa National Director

May 17, 2018

South Africa National Director Seafarers’ charity Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) has appointed Nicholas 'Nicky' Barends as its new National Director for South Africa.Barends was commissioned at the Cape Town Seafarers Center chapel on May 5 by AoS Cape Town Port Chaplain Fr Gerardo Garcia…

KPI Bridge Oil Promotes Chambers to Marketing Manager

May 17, 2018

KPI Bridge Oil, a global trader and broker in marine fuels, marine lubricants and risk management products, has promoted Alysha Chambers from Group Marketing Coordinator to Group Marketing Manager.Chambers joined KPI Bridge Oil two years ago…

Sailors’ Society Expands Into China

May 17, 2018

The world’s oldest maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society announced its expansion into China, home to the largest number of seafarers globally.The charity, which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, met with maritime consultants in…

MSC Expands Intermodal Shipping at Trieste

May 16, 2018

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. is enhancing intermodal connections via the port of Trieste, Italy, to improve transit times for shippers moving cargo between Asia, the Mediterranean and Europe. The new “MSC Graz-Trieste Runner” shuttle train…

Star Bulk Carriers Acquires Songa Bulk Fleet

May 15, 2018

Greece-based dry bulk shipping firm Star Bulk Carriers has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 18 dry bulk vessels in two all-share transactions.  15 of the vessels will be acquired from Songa Bulk and three of the vessels will be acquired from Oceanbulk Container Carriers…

Marine Jet Power Hires Tilton

May 15, 2018

Jordan Tilton has rejoined the Marine Jet Power (MJP) sales team as Program Manager responsible for key account management and aftermarket business development in the Americas.Tilton has more than 15 years experience in the commercial marine sector…

Yanmar Hires Nordics Regional Manager

May 15, 2018

Yanmar Marine International has appointed Daniel Sundberg as its new Nordics Regional Manager to oversee sales, after-sales and marketing related to the manufacturer’s commercial and leisure marine engines and other Yanmar Group brands in Norway…

Pacific Basin Acquires Four Vessels

May 14, 2018

Hong Kong-based dry bulker company Pacific Basin Shipping has decided to acquire four bulkers with 50% equity funding. 'On May 14, 2018, PB Vessels Holding Limited, a subsidiary of the company, entered into four separate ship contracts for the purchase of vessels…

Hapag-Lloyd CEO Says Market Is Still Challenging

May 14, 2018

Hapag-Lloyd has completed the first quarter 2018 with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of EUR 219.4 million, which is an increase compared to the first quarter of the previous year (EUR 135.3 million)…

Crowley Chosen as Customs Clearance and Supply Chain Services Partner

May 14, 2018

Crowley Logistics has announced that Customized Brokers, its customs brokerage subsidiary, has begun servicing private-label women and children’s apparel manufacturer Land N’ Sea with expanded supply chain services. Through the new agreement…

Navico Names Rae Manager for Canada

May 14, 2018

Marine electronics manufacturer Navico has appointed Steve Rae to the position of Country Manager for Canada.Based in Vancouver Island, B.C., Rae will be responsible for sales, service and support for the company’s three marine electronics brands…

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