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ABS Executive Honored for Groundbreaking Work

Dec 13, 2016

ABS Senior Vice President and CIO Maria O’Neill has been recognized by the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce for career and personal achievements.“It is rewarding to have an ABS leader recognized for her accomplishments,” says ABS Chairman…

Shipbuilders Council Congratulates President-Elect Trump

Dec 12, 2016

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) released a statement congratulating President-elect Donald J. Trump and the members of the 115th Congress, and expressed that t looks forward to working Together to realize 350-ship Navy goal. “We congratulate President-elect Trump…

Viking Supply Ships Expands Russian Footprint

Dec 12, 2016

To further explore opportunities and strengthen its footprint in Russia, Viking Supply Ships (VSS) has entered into a strategic cooperation with Sevnor Ltd, a shipping and offshore company with extensive presence in the Russian offshore market…

Hyundai Merchant Marine Ties Up with 2M Alliance

Dec 12, 2016

Heavily indebted South Korean shipper Hyundai Merchant Marine Co Ltd (HMM) said on Sunday it has agreed with the 2M shipping alliance to form a cooperative relationship that falls short of full-fledged membership. Joining an alliance with…

Sea Trucks Shuffles Board of Directors

Dec 12, 2016

On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, the Sea Trucks Group board was reconstituted into three members. The company's board of directors now consists of the following independent directors: Tom Ehret; experienced executive and director in the oil and gas industry…

Woo to Head HANSA HEAVY LIFT’s APAC Division

Dec 09, 2016

Henry Woo has been appointed to head up the Asia-Pacific (APAC) division at HANSA HEAVY LIFT, taking over from Joerg Roehl. Woo, who will be based at the shipping line’s Asia headquarters in Singapore, has two decades of experience in the supply chain and shipping industry…

Stena Weco Opens Office in Dubai

Dec 09, 2016

Stena Bulk, via Stena Weco and Golden Stena Weco, has opened a new office in Dubai and will move in this month. The official inauguration will take place in January next year. The company already has a presence in the market in the region but…

US Navy, Queensland Partner with Industry

Dec 09, 2016

A two-day Biofutures Industry Forum hosted by the Queensland government and U.S. Navy at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre commenced today in Brisbane, Australia. The forum will bring together biofutures industry leaders from…

CMA CGM Foundation Prize for PHONAMBULE

Dec 08, 2016

Naila Saadé, President of the CMA CGM Corporate Foundation, gave French association PHONAMBULE the 2016 CMA CGM Foundation Prize on Thursday December 8, at the CMA CGM Tower in Marseille.  This prize awards the extraordinary work of this…

Crowley Scholarships for USMMA Cadets

Dec 08, 2016

Crowley Maritime awarded six U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) cadets with Thomas B. Crowley Memorial Scholarships during  the Containerization and Intermodal Institute’s Connie Awards luncheon in Newark, N.J. Crowley’s Jenny Terpenning, supervisor…

Clark Named Global Head of Shipping

Dec 08, 2016

Law firm Hill Dickinson said that Julian Clark will be joining the firm as global head of shipping, starting January 2017. Clark is a founding partner of Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) and specializes in both wet and dry shipping. Prior to founding CJC…

DP World Opens Logistics Center in Peru

Dec 08, 2016

DP World has opened the first smart logistics centre in Lurin, Peru connected through optical fibres to its terminal at Callao Port, near the capital Lima. The centre will deliver information to the port and customs enabling customers to…

New Orleans Receives $1.75 Mln for Port Upgrade

Dec 07, 2016

U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” Jaenichen visited the Port of Greater Baton Rouge’s container-on-barge operation Tuesday while delivering his personal congratulations on the recent awarding of a $1.75 million…

Greater Houston Port Bureau, IAMPE to Offer Management Training

Dec 07, 2016

The Greater Houston Port Bureau and the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE) have concluded an agreement for the IAMPE to provide industry management and executive educational programs to Port Bureau members. The…

ZIM Shuffles its Atlantic Network

Dec 07, 2016

ZIM said it will shuffle its Atlantic network, offering new connections between the U.S., Canada and the Mediterranean, starting April 2017, subject to FMC approval.   ZIM Container Service Italy (ZCI) - A new premium string, offering improved service to the Italian and French markets…

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