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Pakistan's First Dry Bulk Terminal to Open in March

Feb 02, 2017

Pakistan's first dry bulk terminal will open next month and is expected to handle 3 million tonnes a year of coal imports, rising to 20 million tonnes over the next five years, the port's chief executive said on Thursday.The $285 million Port Muhammad Bin Qasim…

Maersk Ship the Largest to Ever Call in Israel

Feb 02, 2017

The 13,092 TEU containership Maersk Elba arrived at Haifa Port's Carmel Terminal, becoming the largest ship ever to dock in Israel.Maersk Elba entered the Carmel Terminal Thursday, and was operated on by four STS cranes with an average productivity of 136 containers per ship hour…

Indian Ports to Go Green

Feb 01, 2017

The Indian Ministry of Shipping, as a part of its ‘Green Port Initiative’ has been emphasizing on use of renewable sources of energy to power Major Ports across the nation.  The Ministry aims to set up 91.50 MW of solar energy capacity…

Finalists of Mersey Maritime Industry Awards Announced

Feb 01, 2017

The finalists of the 2017 Mersey Maritime Industry Awards (MMIAs) have been announced.The winners will be revealed at a prestigious black tie dinner that will have a Ministerial presence and promises to bring together the best of the maritime industry right across the Maritime…

Old Ships, Not Enough New Tricks?

Jan 31, 2017

As widely expected, the opening of the new, expanded locks at the Panama Canal in June 2016 has considerably impacted the ‘old Panamax’ containership sector, says a report by Clarkson Research Services. The displacement of these narrow beam vessels…

Swedish Town Karlshamn Says 'Yes' to Gazprom Port Deal

Jan 31, 2017

Officials in Karlshamn in southern Sweden will allow Russia's Gazprom to use the city's port for the construction of its Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline after the government dropped its objections, the municipality said on Tuesday. The government…

Greece Sets Bid Deadline for Thessaloniki Port Sale

Jan 31, 2017

Greece has given investors until March 24 to submit binding bids for a majority stake in its second biggest port, Thessaloniki Port, two sources close to the matter said on Tuesday.The sale of the 67 percent stake in the port and other privatisations…

Seafarers' Fatigue Report Launched at IMO

Jan 31, 2017

InterManager, the trade association for in-house and third party ship managers, together with The Warsash Maritime Academy, has presented the findings of its fatigue study, Project MARTHA, to The International Maritime Organization (IMO).Speaking at the presentation last night…

New Logistics Center for Port Everglades

Jan 31, 2017

Broward County's Port Everglades will move forward with a public-private partnership with the Port Everglades International Logistics Center, LLC (PE-ILC) for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of a new logistics center at the Port…

GPH to Acquire cruise terminal

Jan 31, 2017

International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised Turkey-based cruise port operator Global Ports Holding (“GPH”) on the acquisition of stakes in companies managing cruise terminals in Italy.Specifically, GPH acquired stakes in the companies managing the Cagliari (Sardinia)…

CMA CGM Rolls Out TURAF EXPRESS Service

Jan 30, 2017

Shipping group CMA CGM has announced the new service offer TURAF EXPRESS which directly links Turkey, Tunisia and Libya via Malta. It is the first CMA CGM line to offer a direct connection between Northern Turkey (Istanbul, Gemlik and Aliaga)…

New Lightweight Marine Chassis for the Houston Market

Jan 30, 2017

New lightweight marine chassis have been introduced by TRAC Intermodal for use in the Houston market. The new chassis, designed to help motor carriers move heavier container loads and still comply with vehicle weight regulations for U.S. roadways…

Sweden Drops Objections to Port Striking Nord Stream Deal

Jan 30, 2017

Sweden's government has dropped its objections to a plan by Russia's Gazprom to use the port of Karlshamn in southern Sweden as a base for the construction of its Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, Swedish public radio reported on Monday.Officials in Karlshamn…

PIL Sign MOU with Guangzhou Nansha Development Zone

Jan 30, 2017

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Pacific International Lines (PIL) Group and China Guangzhou Nansha Development Zone. This MOU facilitates to increase trade cooperation, deepen business ties, and explore possible future…

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…

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