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Evergreen Strengthens Asia – East Africa Service

Jun 29, 2018

In order to meet increasing and diverse market demands, Evergreen Line has announced enhancements to its current Asia – East Africa service (AEF) – adding to its direct calls in Central & Southern China.Five vessels are currently deployed on the AEF service – three operated by Evergreen Line…

Mega Cranes for Port Everglades

Jun 29, 2018

Broward County’s Port Everglades reports that it is progressing with manufacturing the first three new Super Post-Panamax container-handling gantry cranes being built by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. Inc. (ZPMC) of China. The design phase is nearing completion…

Customers Not Happy with Service Quality of Ocean Carriers

Jun 28, 2018

The service provided by container shipping lines has deteriorated since 2016 and is now seen by exporters, importers and freight forwarders as more problematic, according to the second annual shipper satisfaction survey of Drewry and the European Shippers’ Council (ESC)…

ClassNK Releases Annual Report on Port State Control

Jun 27, 2018

Leading classification society ClassNK has released its annual report on Port State Control. The report aims to assist ship operators and management companies in maintaining compliant operations by providing information about ships detained…

Port of Oakland Wants Terminals to Get Greener

Jun 27, 2018

Oakland’s largest marine terminal operator plans to clear the air using hybrid cargo-handling technology. SSA Terminals said today it will retrofit 13 diesel-powered cranes with diesel-electric hybrid engines.  The upgrade is estimated to…

India's ‘Sagarmala’ Receives Gold Award

Jun 27, 2018

Indian Ministry of Shipping’s flagship program for port-led-prosperity ‘Sagarmala’ received the ‘Gold Award’ in infrastructure sector in the recently concluded 52nd Skoch Summit 2018 in New Delhi, recognizing the programmes’s contribution to…

APM Terminals India Becomes Authorized Economic Operator

Jun 26, 2018

APM Terminals India Pvt. Ltd became one of India’s first Inland Service providers to receive the internationally recognized security standard, Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) from the World Customs Organization. The aim of the AEO program…

Europe: Train Gains Ground in Goods Transport

Jun 26, 2018

Parties involved in the transport of goods by rail have reached agreement with State Secretary Stientje van Veldhoven on a package of measures designed to make goods transport by rail more sustainable and more attractive.  The measures include a large reduction in the user fee…

World’s Largest Port Joins IAPH

Jun 26, 2018

The Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group, which manages the port complex of Ningbo and Zhoushan in China, decided to join the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH).  That was confirmed following the Maritime Silk Road Port International Cooperation Forum…

Port of Oakland Focused on Hybrids

Jun 26, 2018

Oakland’s largest marine terminal operator plans to clear the air using hybrid cargo-handling technology. SSA Terminals said it will retrofit 13 diesel-powered cranes with diesel-electric hybrid engines. The upgrade is estimated to eliminate…

French Union Calls for June 28 Port Action

Jun 26, 2018

France's CGT union says it is calling on port workers across the country to down tools on June 28 and join a protest against the policies of the government. Thursday's action coincides with the end of three months of rolling train strikes…

NIMASA Commended on Day of Seafarers

Jun 26, 2018

The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has stated that the efficiency and effectiveness of the Nigerian economy depends largely on the maritime sector, as over 90 percent of the world trade are transported through the sea.Senator…

Port of Rotterdam Prevents Further Spread of Oil Spilled

Jun 25, 2018

A serious water pollution incident occurred on Saturday 23 June 2018 in the Derde Petroleumhaven in the Botlek area of the Port of Rotterdam. A large amount of heavy fuel oil spilled into the water.  The Port of Rotterdam Authority and…

ICS Worried About EU Policy for Migrants Rescued at Sea

Jun 25, 2018

The global trade association for ship operators – the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – is increasingly concerned about the new policy of the Italian Government to close its ports to migrants rescued by ships at sea.  In the interest of protecting safety of life at sea…

Port Canaveral welcomes Enchantment of the Seas

Jun 25, 2018

Enchantment to offer three and four-night cruises to the Bahamas and a call to CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island.Royal Caribbean International’s (RCI) Enchantment of the Seas was welcomed back to Port Canaveral today launching a new…

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