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Brazilian Grain Producers Explore Increased Use of Panama Canal

Mar 16, 2018

Brazilian farmers in top soy state Mato Grosso signed a memorandum of understanding with the Panama Canal Authority to evaluate ways to cut transportation costs and boost Brazilian grain volumes using the waterway, the authority's chief administrator said…

Port Manatee Draws German Interest

Mar 16, 2018

Port Manatee holds promise as a trade gateway for German companies, according to Germany’s Miami-based consul general, who visited the Florida Gulf Coast port Thursday [March 15].“Port Manatee is an important part of Florida infrastructure…

Hamburg Welcomes Its Largest Ever Box Ship

Mar 16, 2018

The largest ever containership to call at the port on the Elbe berthed in Hamburg early on Thursday morning, March 15.The oceangoing giant CMA CGM Antoine de Saint Exupery made its maiden call at the Port of Hamburg's HHLA Container Terminal…

DP World's Earnings Grow 15.1%

Mar 16, 2018

Global trade enabler DP World today announces strong financial results for the twelve months ending 31 December 2017. The company delivered earnings in excess of $1 billion and above 50% EBITDA margin for the full year.Revenue grew 13.2% and adjusted EBITDA increased 9…

Panama Canal Pact with Mato Grosso for Bulk Grain Cargoes

Mar 15, 2018

The Panama Canal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Cuiabá, Brazil that will promote the Panama Canal's position as a route for grain shipments traveling from northern Brazil to ports accessed in the Pacific Ocean. The agreement…

India to Augment Capacity Along Inland Waterways

Mar 15, 2018

The Government  of India proposes to augment capacity to develop eco-friendly and economic mode of transportation along inland waterways and coastal shipping routes under the Sagarmala Programme.  Sagarmala is the flagship programme of…

Port Security Training in Dominican Republic

Mar 15, 2018

International Maritime Organization (IMO) maritime security training is underway for port facility security officers, managers and designated authority officials in Santo Domingo City, Dominican Republic (12-16 March).  Run by IMO in collaboration…

DP World Says Committed to Port Project in Somaliland

Mar 15, 2018

DP World, one of the world's largest port operators, said on Thursday it is committed to the port project in Somaliland despite Somalia's move to ban the ports operator from operating in Somalia. Djibouti's decision to end a contract with…

Infested Chinese Garlic Imports Kick up a Stink in Indonesia

Mar 15, 2018

Indonesia has impounded more than 200 tonnes of garlic imported from China, warning that a microscopic worm infestation found in the shipment could put at risk plans by the Southeast Asian country to boost its own garlic crop. Since coming to power in 2014…

DP World to Increase CapEx as 2017 Performance Shines

Mar 15, 2018

DP World, one of the world's largest port operators, said on Thursday full-year profit rose 14.9 percent in 2017 and that it would spend $1.4 billion on capital expenditure this year. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the company after separately disclosed items rose to $1…

SOHAR Port and Freezone a ‘SmartPort’

Mar 15, 2018

Trelleborg’s marine systems operation has supplied its SmartPort technology to SOHAR Port and Freezone, in Oman. Previously, Trelleborg had supplied the port with Quick Release Hooks (QRHs), Docking Aid Systems (DAS), fenders and SafePilot Portable Pilot Units (PPUs)…

US Dredging: An Advocate for Ports, Waterways & Coastal Protection

Mar 15, 2018

U.S. dredging companies are unlocking the potential of U.S. Ports. These companies build their equipment in U.S. shipyards, are owned by U.S. companies and staff their ships and projects with hardworking Americans. U.S.-based Dredgers build to suit the needs of the United States…

Antwerp Sets up Maritime Training Institute in Brazil

Mar 15, 2018

The port of Antwerp is to make its know-how and expertise available to further professionalise the management of ports in Brazil. It will do this by among other things providing a special series of seminars in two already active training centres for maritime professionals in Brazil…

COSCO Shipping Ports Signs Deal with Navis

Mar 15, 2018

Navis, part of Cargotec's business area Kalmar, has entered into a subscription agreement with Cosco Shipping Ports Ltd. (CSP) for the Navis N4 terminal operating system (TOS). With the N4, Cosco aims to further enhance the efficiency of its port operations…

Djibouti Says Its Container Port to Remain in State Hands

Mar 14, 2018

Djibouti's container port will remain in state hands as the government seeks investment, a senior official said on Wednesday in comments likely to reassure Washington where lawmakers say they fear it could be ceded to China. The Doraleh Container Terminal is a key asset for Djibouti…

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