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Maharashtra to Modernize Ports

Jan 02, 2018

The Indian Government has taken steps to expand and modernise the posts in the state of Maharashtra. The Minister of State for Shipping Mansukh L Mandaviya has informed that at present, there are two major ports and 48 minor ports (non-major ports) in Maharashtra…

The Turnkey Supply Chain of Cranes

Jan 02, 2018

Cranes are much more than just critical equipment. At ZPMC, it means the supply chain itself. In post-Panamax world – that is to say one which includes an expanded, deepened and improved Panama Canal – there are many layers to the logistics onion…

Iran Oil Production, Exports Not Impacted by Protests

Jan 02, 2018

Iran's crude oil production and exports have not been impacted by the unrest spreading across the country, Iranian oil and shipping sources said on Tuesday, as a crackdown intensified against anti-government demonstrations that began last week…

Ottawa Express First Ship in Port of Montreal in 2018

Jan 01, 2018

By crossing the downstream limits of the Port of Montreal at Sorel at 11:55 a.m., the Ottawa Express became the first ocean-going vessel to reach the Port of Montreal without a stopover in 2018. The Ottawa Express under the command of Captain Rakesh Kumar…

Shanghai Port Sets New World Record

Jan 01, 2018

The annual handling capacity of Shanghai Port surpassed 40 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), breaking an existing world record, the Chinese state media reported.  Xinhua quoted the Shanghai International Port Group saying that…

India's 12 Major Ports Capacity Increased to 1,359 MT

Dec 28, 2017

The Ministry of Shipping has re-rated the capacities of all berths across 12 Major Ports in order to benchmark port capacities with global standards as per Berthing Policy, 2016.  The Re-rating exercise identified an additional capacity of 293MT available with the Major Ports…

China's Ningbo-Zhoushan Becomes World's Top Port

Dec 28, 2017

China's super-large port Ningbo-Zhoushan, the busiest port in China, saw an annual cargo throughput of 1 billion tonnes, becoming the first one  globally to reach this volume, according to data provided by the port. The port in East China's…

The World's Top 20 Cruise Ports

Dec 28, 2017

Calling all cruise ports!  Maritime Logistics Professional are compiling the world’s Top 20 Cruise Ports - and we want to hear why your port should be considered.  Just answer a few simple questions and you will be on your way to being featured…

CMA CGM to Resume CIMEX 9 Service

Dec 26, 2017

CMA CGM has resumed the CIMEX 9 service, integrating this third service connecting Asia with Iran to provide enhanced coverage in the region. Through CIMEX 9, CMA CGM said it will provide: A third direct service between Asia and Iran…

Alabama, APM Invest in Port of Mobile

Dec 21, 2017

The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) and APM Terminals boards of directors in separate actions have approved a $49.5 million expansion of the container facility at the Port of Mobile.  The Port Authority and APM Terminals jointly will…

Port Canaveral Welcomes Höegh Sydney

Dec 21, 2017

Port Canaveral staff were on hand to welcome the captain and crew of the Höegh Sydney roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) vessel on her inaugural visit to the Port.  The Sydney’s arrival at Port Canaveral is the first U.S. port call for the vessel on a transit that originated in East Asia…

New Company Opens Houston Hub

Dec 21, 2017

A new name in global positioning services has announced the opening of a regional hub in Houston.Recently-launched International Geomatics Group has been founded by well-known industry figures Steve Rampton (CEO) and Ken Adams (COO) and will…

Damen’s BWM in Eight EU Ports

Dec 20, 2017

Ship owners are now able to treat their unmanaged ballast water or load cleaned ballast water in eight different Northern European ports using Damen’s unique IMO certified InvaSave ballast water management system.  In a cooperation between…

Tallinn Port Annouces Discounts for LNG Ships

Dec 20, 2017

Starting in 2018, all ships that use liquefied natural gas (LNG) as their primary fuel can apply for a discount of four percent on tonnage fees when calling at harbours of the Port of Tallinn.  The goal of the discount is to contribute…

China, Australia Ports Clogged as Coal, Ore Demand Soars

Dec 20, 2017

Around 300 ships caught in jam that would stretch 40 miles; freight rates for biggest coal, ore carrier hit 3-yr high. More than 300 large dry cargo ships are having to wait outside Chinese and Australian ports in a maritime traffic jam…

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