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Florida Ports Drop Plans to Ink Pacts with Cuba

Jan 28, 2017

Two Florida ports have canceled plans to sign cooperation pacts with Communist-ruled Cuba after state Governor Rick Scott threatened to cancel their funding if they did business with the 'Cuban dictatorship.'The news comes as Cuba watchers…

AAPA ‘Encouraged’ By Senate Dems’ Infrastructure Plan

Jan 28, 2017

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) – the recognized and unified voice of America’s seaports – is encouraged by the release yesterday of the infrastructure investment outline by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats…

High growth in logistics ecosystem around Radicatel - Port-Jérôme

Jan 28, 2017

New synergies are being created at Radicatel in the port precinct of HAROPA - Port of Rouen. The Radicatel logistics eco-system, recently consisting of the SEATRADE shipping line and the KATOEN NATIE Group, has now been further consolidated with the arrival of the PANHARD Group…

Halifax Port Gears for Busiest Cruise Season

Jan 28, 2017

The 2017 cruise season in Halifax will be the busiest to date. A record number of passenger visits and vessel calls will get underway on April 24, 2017 with the arrival of the Amadea, a Phoenix Reisen vessel. “We are very excited about the year ahead…

Asahi/America Promotes Van

Jan 27, 2017

Thermoplastic fluid flow technology company Asahi/America, Inc. has promoted Rodney Van to industrial business development manager for the eastern and central regions effective January 1, 2017. Based out of North Carolina, Van will lead…

Hall to lead Hiab, Sales and Services

Jan 27, 2017

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has appointed Scott Hall as Senior Vice President, Sales & Services as of 24 January 2017. Scott Hall will lead Hiab's global Sales & Services function and drive sales and services excellence across Hiab's global network…

HullWiper wins Valencia port contract

Jan 27, 2017

The Spanish port of Valencia could be set to break Algeciras’ virtual vessel maintenance services monopoly in the country, thanks to the availability of the eco-friendly HullWiper hull cleaner, according to the Managing Director of the company behind the diver-free system…

Executive Leadership Changes at Brunswick

Jan 26, 2017

Boston Whaler President Nick Stickler has assumed temporary day-to-day leadership at Brunswick Commercial & Government Products (BCGP) following the departure of BCGP General Manager Jennifer Butera and Director of Sales Jeremy Davis. The…

IMTRA Adds Two Account Reps

Jan 25, 2017

J. Mark Barrett and Eric MacDonald have joined the outside sales team of IMTRA, a manufacturer and importer of marine and commercial products. “After 35 years with the company, Jerry Truax has retired from IMTRA,” said Eric Braitmeyer, CEO…

Cuban Maritime Delegation Visits New Orleans

Jan 25, 2017

A seven-member delegation of trade ambassadors from Cuba met with Port officials and Louisiana trade representatives at the Port of New Orleans today, marking a return trip following a Louisiana delegation visit to Cuba in October. The delegation…

Former Hanjin General Counsel Joins Montgomery McCracken

Jan 25, 2017

Wook Chung, former General Counsel at Hanjin Shipping America, has joined the maritime and transportation practice of law firm Montgomery McCracken. Chung will serve as Of Counsel in the firm’s New York office. As General Counsel at Hanjin Shipping America…

Vancouver Port Hires Marle as Permanent CEO

Jan 25, 2017

The Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners today voted 2-1 to hire interim CEO Julianna Marler as the port’s permanent CEO/Executive Director. Marler, who was appointed interim CEO by the board in May 2016, was one of three finalists for the position…

Eimskip Acquires Mareco in Belgium

Jan 25, 2017

Eimskip has strengthened its position in worldwide reefer logistics services by acquiring 80% of the forwarding company Mareco N.V. The company was founded in 2002 and its headquarters are located in Antwerp,Belgium. The current management team…

Hill Dickinson to operate as single entity in Hong Kong

Jan 24, 2017

International law firm Hill Dickinson has announced that its application to operate as a single entity in Hong Kong has been approved by the Law Society of Hong Kong following the completion of a three year period of association with a local Hong Kong firm…

Change of CEO, Chairman of Viking

Jan 24, 2017

As previously communicated, The Board of Directors of Viking Supply Ships AB in December 2016 appointed Mr. Trond Myklebust as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).Mr. Myklebust has now taken on the responsibilities as CEO of Viking Supply Ships AB…

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