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Essar Ports Profits up by 5%

Jan 23, 2015

Essar Ports Ltd. a part of Essar, today announced its unaudited results for the quarter ended 31st December 2014.Highlights of Consolidated Results:Revenue for the quarter stands at Rs. 434.3 cr, an increase of 9% over corresponding quarter in FY14…

EU Annulls Sanctions on 40 Shipping Firms

Jan 22, 2015

The European Union's second highest court on Thursday annulled EU sanctions on an Iranian bank and 40 shipping companies hit with asset freezes as part of pressure on Tehran over its nuclear programme. But they will remain under sanctions…

HII Creates Nuclear Services Company SN3

Jan 22, 2015

Combining Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) S.M. Stoller Corp. and Newport News Nuclear subsidiaries, the company has created Stoller Newport News Nuclear (SN3), a full-service nuclear operations and environmental services company. 'Formation…

Volunteers Bring Christmas Cheer to Mariners

Jan 22, 2015

The holidays can be a difficult time for mariners. Many are away from family and friends and miss being able to open packages and share in the joy of giving and receiving. That’s why Seafarers’ House, a Fort Lauderdale-based nonprofit organization…

Asahi/America Names New President, CEO

Jan 22, 2015

Asahi/America, Inc. has promoted of Daniel S. Anderson to the office of president and CEO. The announcement was made to Asahi/America employees December 11, 2014 by former President and CEO Hidetoshi Hashimoto, who will remain with the Massachusetts…

White House Recognizes Military2Maritime

Jan 22, 2015

Military2Maritime program recognized by White House for veteran hiring practices As Congress considers the role the Jones Act and the American maritime industry play as part of the Keystone XL pipeline debate, the national Military2Maritime program…

Dry Bulk Shipping Group CMB Expects Volatile 2015

Jan 22, 2015

Belgian dry bulk shipping group CMB on Thursday said markets would remain volatile after a disappointing 2014 in which falling commodity prices reduced stock building by clients. The group added that freight rates would come to a sustainable…

Geodis Names Kraus Marketing Director

Jan 22, 2015

Thomas Kraus has been appointed by Geodis to head the group’s marketing, effective January 1, 2015. Thomas Kraus, formerly CEO of TNT Express in Germany, is in charge of developing the marketing strategy for Geodis, also running the group’s marketing community…

Glander International Bunkering Appoints Johansen

Jan 22, 2015

Andreas Johansen has been appointed as a Bunker and Lubricant Trader at Glander International Bunkering’s Dubai office.Glander International Bunkering said Johansen holds many years of experience in the shipping industry as both a trader in operations and commercial…

Work Opportunities the Theme for Seafarers Awareness Week

Jan 22, 2015

‘Opportunities to Work at Sea’ will be the theme for this year’s Seafarers Awareness Week from June 20-28, 2015, aiming to not only raise awareness of Britain’s dependence on seafarers but also to highlight the many career possibilities the maritime world offers young people…

Enhanced Satellite Connectivity in Papua New Guinea

Jan 22, 2015

SpeedCast partners with O3b to deliver enhanced connectivity to Papua New Guinea Global satellite communications service provider SpeedCast International Limited has entered into an agreement with O3b Networks, where O3b will provide capacity…

Canadian Pacific Hires Marsh as Sales VP

Jan 22, 2015

The appointment of Tim Marsh as senior vice president sales and marketing by Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd is aimed at bolstering its battered intermodal business, says a report from Globe and Mail.Marsh, who brings 25 years of international shipping industry sales and marketing experience…

Rotterdam Port Opens Secure Trailer Car Park

Jan 22, 2015

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has opened a second secure trailer car park on Theemsweg in the Botlekgebied, which enjoys a central location. There are 107 slots for loaded and empty trailers.The Theemsweg facility is a follow-up to…

Navy Communications Satellite Launched

Jan 22, 2015

The Navy's third Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite was launched today at 8:04 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 41. This communications satellite will significantly improve capability for Navy and Department of Defense tactical operators…

Gas Supply to Ukraine

Jan 22, 2015

The Gazprom headquarters hosted today a briefing session led by Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company's Management Committee dedicated to the Company's activities this winter. Special attention was given to the contracts for gas supply to Ukraine and its transit to Europe…

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