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Neves Contends Drives Bullish Bets on Brazil Companies

Oct 06, 2014

U.S. options market bulls rushed to some of the biggest Brazilian companies on Monday, a day after pro-business Brazilian presidential candidate Aecio Neves' surprisingly strong showing in the first-round election vote.Brazilian financial…

TOTE Services Announces New Business

Oct 06, 2014

TOTE Services, Inc. won a five-year ship management contract by American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC).  The seven-ship ARC fleet consists of Pure Car Truck Carriers that carry cargo in U.S. – International trades for the U.S. Government and its various agencies…

ZIM's BoD Changes

Oct 06, 2014

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. has announced the following changes to its Board of Directors:    The Board of Directors of the company appointed Mr. Aharon Fogel as Excutive Chairman of the Board of Directors effective as of October 6…

Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics Wins Contract

Oct 06, 2014

Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics has been appointed as Sloman Neptun’s agent in Sweden.  Sloman Neptun Shipping & Transport GmbH has appointed Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics AB  as its agent in Sweden. The two companies will work in…

New Category for 2015 Offshore Achievement Awards

Oct 06, 2014

The 2015 Offshore Achievement Awards have opened for entries today, with a new category added which will recognise investment into the future talent of the energy industry.The prestigious awards, which are organised and hosted by the Society…

Former DHS Chief Ridge Introduces Cyber Solutions

Oct 06, 2014

First U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge Partners with Five Lloyd’s Syndicates to Offer ‘Intelligent’ Cyber Insurance. Ridge Insurance Solutions Company to close dangerous cyber insurance gap by providing informed-assessment capabilities and insurance…

Hamburg Port Dredging Delayed

Oct 06, 2014

Port of Hamburg's has delayed the Deepening and Widening of the Navigation Channel of the Lower and Outer Elbe In this regards the statements by Port of Hamburg Marketing Executive Board Members Axel Mattern and Ingo Egloff on Today’s Decision…

Agenda, Speakers for AVEVA Summit Announced

Oct 06, 2014

AVEVA today announced additional speaker, sponsor and agenda details for this year’s AVEVA World Summit. The global event is being held in Berlin, Germany, from 14-16 October. AVEVA customers from across the world’s process, plant, power…

APPEA Welcomes Scientist's Report

Oct 06, 2014

The report released by the New South Wales Chief Scientist should give the green light to the responsible development of the state’s natural gas resources.The report states that the technical challenges and risks posed by the industry can…

USCG, Good Samaritans Rescue 5 Near Aransas Pass

Oct 06, 2014

The Coast Guard and good Samaritans rescued five people from an overturned boat 1 mile south of the Aransas Pass bridge Saturday.At approximately 6:30 p.m., the Aransas Pass Police Department notified Coast Guard watchstanders that…

Offshore Senegal Deal Looms for Petrosen

Oct 05, 2014

Senegal's state owned hydrocarbon firm Petrosen is set to sign a $400 million 'farm-in' agreement with Kosmos Energy and Timis Corp regarding its Cayar and St. Louis offshore blocks, a draft document seen by Reuters on Saturday showed.According to the document…

Opposition Builds to UK Nuclear Project in EU Executive

Oct 04, 2014

A landmark deal to use British taxpayers' money to build a 16 billion pound ($25.6 billion) nuclear power station has triggered opposition from a quarter of EU policy-makers, who want to overturn approval from the top European regulator, EU sources said…

China to Straighten Transport Bottlenecks by 2020

Oct 04, 2014

China aims to ease transport bottlenecks which are affecting economic development by 2020 with a plan announced on Saturday to tackle issues such as excessive road tolls and poor connectivity and to ensure the smoother flow of goods.Despite…

Chinese Premier to Attend Europe Summit, sign Russia Energy Deal

Oct 04, 2014

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will attend a summit of European and Asian leaders on a trip starting next week that will also include a visit to Germany and the signing of energy and high-speed rail deals with Russia, the government and state media said…

'I Dig Long Beach' - Tree Planting Project

Oct 04, 2014

The “I Dig Long Beach” tree-planting project funded by a Port of Long Beach grant is doing more than greening neighborhoods and building community pride – it’s also providing a chance for local businesses to participate.When more than 100 people gathered on Saturday…

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