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Wärtsilä acquires Transas

Mar 19, 2018

Wärtsilä announced today that it has acquired Transas, an innovative, digital solutions provider headquartered in the UK. This acquisition is a recognition of Transas’ strong position in the maritime technologies market and its technological leadership…

DP World Acquires Cosmos Agencia Maritima in Peru

Mar 18, 2018

Dubai-based DP World, , one of the world's largest port operators, said it had bought a logistics firm  Cosmos Agencia Maritima (CAM) in Peru for $315.7 million, giving it a 50 percent stake in the country's second largest container terminal…

ISWAN :Infographics for seafarers Psychological Wellbeing at Sea

Mar 17, 2018

ISWAN has produced four new infographics, in partnership with The Shipowners' Club, using extracts from its latest self-help guide for seafarers, Psychological Wellbeing at Sea. Psychological wellbeing enables us to function well, feel good about ourselves…

Changes at Teekay's top deck

Mar 17, 2018

Teekay Tankers Ltd. (Teekay Tankers or the Company) announced today the following changes to its Board Audit Committee:• Richard D. Paterson has been appointed as the new Chair of the Audit Committee, effective March 15, 2018.• William Lawes has stepped down as Audit Committee Chair…

Work in Progress to Expand Dunkirk Box Terminal

Mar 16, 2018

Container handling in the Port of Dunkirk takes place mainly at the Flanders Terminal. The activity continues to grow steadily, with numbers increasing from 200,000 TEU in 2010 to 375,000 TEU in 2017. In February 2017, to maintain this development…

New Members Join NOAA’s Hydrographic Services Advisory Panel

Mar 16, 2018

NOAA acting administrator retired Navy Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet, Ph.D., has appointed three new members to the Hydrographic Services Review Panel, a federal advisory committee that gives NOAA independent advice for improving a range of services…

MCA’s CEO Massey to Retire by End 2018

Mar 16, 2018

Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) chief executive Sir Alan Massey announced he plans to retire from the role before the end of 2018. The Department of Transport will begin its search for Massey’s successor on March 19. Massey will continue…

CMA CGM Expects Volumes to Remain Strong in 2018

Mar 16, 2018

Container shipping group CMA CGM said it expects a rebound in the industry to continue this year on the back of brisk economic growth, playing down the immediate impact of geopolitical tensions. French-based CMA CGM, one of the world's biggest container lines…

Hong Kong's Richest Man Li Ka-shing Retires

Mar 16, 2018

Li Ka-shing to retire after annual general meeting on May 10; will stay on as senior adviser to the group. Hong Kong's richest man, Li Ka-shing, announced his retirement as chairman of CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd on Friday, bringing to a close…

DP World's Earnings Grow 15.1%

Mar 16, 2018

Global trade enabler DP World today announces strong financial results for the twelve months ending 31 December 2017. The company delivered earnings in excess of $1 billion and above 50% EBITDA margin for the full year.Revenue grew 13.2% and adjusted EBITDA increased 9…

MOL Graduates Final Class in 3rd Year Program

Mar 16, 2018

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the graduation of 87 students in the seventh and final class of the '3rd Year Program,' which MOL introduced with the goal of developing crew members who will uphold strict safety standards in vessel operation…

Wrist Grows Despite Tough Markets

Mar 15, 2018

During 2017 Wrist Ship Supply kept working with customers on enhancing their profitability and continued the steady expansion of its global business platform. Most shipping segments were depressed by low rates last year, and activity in…

Seaspan Buys GCI from Carlyle

Mar 15, 2018

Containership owner and operator Seaspan Corporation announced it has acquired Greater China Intermodal Investments LLC (GCI) from affiliates of The Carlyle Group and other minority owners. Seaspan, which previously held 11 percent of GCI and operated the company’s container vessel fleet…

Hardy Takes Over as Vitol CEO

Mar 15, 2018

Ian Taylor, who helped build Vitol into the world's biggest oil trader, will step down as chief executive and continue as chairman, the company said on Friday, naming a long-time ally and insider, Russell Hardy, as the new group CEO. Taylor…

Board Changes at Teekay Corporation

Mar 15, 2018

Teekay Corporation announced changes to its Board of Directors.Alan Semple has been appointed as the new Chair of the Audit Committee following the retirement of Eileen A. Mercier effective March 12, 2018.Semple joined the Teekay Board and its Audit Committee in 2015…

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