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Matson Reports Q4 Earnings Per Share $3.90

Feb 20, 2018

Honolulu-based Matson Inc reported fourth-quarter net income of $166.9 million. On a per-share basis it has profit of $3.90.  The ocean transportation and logistics services company posted revenue of $516.1 million in the period, beating Street forecasts…

iContainers to Represent Spain at 4YFN

Feb 20, 2018

iContainers, a 100% online freight forwarder, has been chosen as one of the 32 most innovative and disruptive companies to represent Spain at the Spanish pavilion at this year’s 4YFN (4 Years From Now), a business platform for startups that’s…

SSG, MPA and Maritime Union to Inject $12.6 mln in Training

Feb 20, 2018

The Singapore maritime industry looks well-positioned for the future, with strong support from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), and Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU) in the form of continued…

Britannia Appoints Exclusive Correspondent in Taiwan

Feb 20, 2018

In a move to maintain the highest possible service levels to its Members in Asia, Britannia P&I has recently made two important changes. In April last year, Britannia’s Managers, Tindall Riley, acquired the club’s Exclusive Correspondent in Japan…

Morch Elected to J. Lauritzen BoD

Feb 19, 2018

Danish shipping company J. Lauritzen adds CEO of Norwegian Odfjell, Kristian V. Mørch, and CFO of the cleaning company ISS, Barbara Plucnar Jensen, into its board of directors. 'J. Lauritzen A/S in March 2018, Kristian V. Morch, CEO at Odfjell SE…

Emas Offshore Appeals Against Oslo Stock Exchange Delisting

Feb 19, 2018

Oslo Stock Exchange has decided to delist the shares of Singapore-based Emas Offshore from trading. The offshore services provider considers this decision detrimental to its ongoing restructuring efforts. The Oslo Stock Exchange released a statement on Monday…

Dudson Joins Incat Crowther as MD

Feb 18, 2018

Incat Crowther has appointed Ed Dudson as Managing Director of its UK business and as a board member contributing to overall business direction. With more than twenty five years of experience in the design and construction of high performance vessels including fast ferries…

Mundra Port, Port of Montreal Sign Cooperative Agreement

Feb 18, 2018

On a trade mission to India, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has signed a Cooperative Agreement with Mundra Port, Gujarat State, north of Mumbai. This agreement aims to develop cooperation in marketing and business development while sharing…

Ocean Yield Acquires Two Handysize Dry Bulkers

Feb 16, 2018

Norwegian shipowner  Ocean Yield announced that 100% owned subsidiaries of the Company has agreed to acquire two 2018 built handysize dry bulk vessels with 12-year bareboat charters to companies owned and guaranteed by Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Group (LDA)…

Morén Rejoins MJP

Feb 16, 2018

Marine Jet Power (MJP) welcomed Nils Morén as International Sales Manager responsible for sales in Israel, India, Taiwan and South Korea. In this role Nils will be responsible for business development and customer relations, reporting to MJP CEO…

Port of Antwerp Looking for Full-Time Representative in the UK

Feb 15, 2018

The port of Antwerp has decided to appoint a full-time representative in the UK, based in London, in order to keep in closer touch with the economic situation there now that Brexit is looming closer.  'Antwerp Port Authority is now in search…

Rotterdam Port Hits Record Freight in 2017

Feb 15, 2018

The port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest, continued to grow in 2017 spurred by a significant gain in container throughput, which increased by 1.3% to 476 (461) million tonnes with the port returning to the growth trend seen before 2016.  Particularly strong growth in container throughput of 12…

Hoppe Singapore is Operational

Feb 15, 2018

As per January 1, 2018, Hoppe Singapore Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hoppe Group headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, has opened.“The decision to set up Hoppe Singapore, enhancing the already existing Hoppe network in China and South Korea…

LR Appoints Butcher as Managing Director

Feb 15, 2018

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has announced the appointment of Paul Butcher as Managing Director, LR Management Systems & Inspection Services.   Based in Birmingham, U.K., Butcher brings with him over 30 years of leadership experience in global professional services businesses…

Principle Logistics Group Names Xeros as President

Feb 14, 2018

Principle Logistics Group, a Fort Worth-based, strategic planning and transportation logistics and management company, has announced the hiring of Dean Xeros as their new president. In his role, Xeros will be responsible for leading an aggressive…

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