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OSC Holds Mumbai Seafarers’ Conference

Oct 24, 2016

Oman Ship Management Company (OSC) hosted a high-level conference in Mumbai for senior officers following a rapid rise in crew numbers. The ‘Seafarers’ Safety Conference’ was a platform for Oman Shipping Company’s subsidiary Oman Ship Management…

Port Challenge Barcelona, committed to innovation and entrepreneurship

Oct 24, 2016

Innovation and technology use have become a competitive factor for the transport and logistics sector. The Port has launched Port Challenge Barcelona, a programme to support the creation of new technology-based businesses to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the Port Logistics Community…

Environment Group Wins Challenge Against Port Melville

Oct 23, 2016

An Australia court overturned on Saturday government approval of a A$130 million fuel depot and port at Port Melville, off the country's north coast, handing a major victory to environmental activists.The facility, being developed by a unit of Singapore-based AusGroup…

Grain Exporters in Argentina Invest $1.2 Bln in Rosario Hub

Oct 21, 2016

Companies that ship grains from Argentina including Glencore, Cargill, Cofco, and Bunge, will invest some $1.2 billion over three years to improve infrastructure in the main port network of Rosario, the government said on Friday. The largest investment came from Renova…

New Apps Aim to Save Fuel, Accelerate Cargo Flow

Oct 21, 2016

The Northwest Seaport Alliance said it is set to launch two new mobile applications in early November aiming to help speed the flow of containers through port facilities and along local freight corridors, reduce idling-related air emissions and save fuel at the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma…

Container Shippers Enhance Asia-Australia Network

Oct 20, 2016

In order to offer shippers a more comprehensive service on Asia-Australia trade, Evergreen Line, OOCL, MOL, 'K' Line and YML are teaming up to offer a new joint North East Asia - Australia Express (NEAX). This weekly service will utilize six ships of between 3…

Transport Minister Visits Liverpool2 Development

Oct 20, 2016

U.K. Transport Minister John Hayes MP visited the Port of Liverpool Thursday, October 20, 2016 to view the final stages of work on phase 1 of the Liverpool2 container terminal ahead of its official opening next month. The visit provided…

Owensboro Terminal Opts for Green Material Handler

Oct 20, 2016

When SENNEBOGEN material handlers became available in America, Bob Childress was one of the first to put a green machine into service on the Ohio River. Now, he is one of the latest SENNEBOGEN purchasers, too. “I bought one of the first…

Seattle’s Terminal 5 Closer to Becoming ‘Big Ship Ready’

Oct 20, 2016

The Port of Seattle has completed the environmental analysis of Terminal 5 and has prepared the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on the project to modernize the cargo-handling facility in order to serve larger cargo vessels. The proposed upgrades to Terminal 5 are wharf rehabilitation…

Port of Baltimore Secures EPA Clean Diesel Grant

Oct 20, 2016

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $978,302 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant to the Maryland Environmental Services that will be used to upgrade diesel equipment that is used to move cargo at the Port of Baltimore…

South Carolina Ports Report Cargo Growth

Oct 20, 2016

South Carolina Ports Authority reported year-over-year growth during the first quarter of its 2017 fiscal year.  SCPA handled 162,858 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in September. First quarter TEU volumes were up 1.4 percent over the same period last year…

DP World to Educate 34,000 Youngsters globally by 2020

Oct 19, 2016

Global trade enabler DP World is rolling out its Global Education Programme internationally following an English language pilot in seven countries with an aim to deliver over 100 sessions in seven additional languages by the end of 2016. Volunteers from 17 DP World locations in the UAE…

Program Announced for Danish Maritime Forum

Oct 18, 2016

More than 200 global key leaders from all parts of the maritime value chain will meet in Copenhagen for the Danish Maritime Forum on October 26-27. Together they will discuss the most significant challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the global economy…

Keaney Joins Hill Dickinson

Oct 18, 2016

International law firm Hill Dickinson has further strengthened its London shipping team with the arrival of Master Mariner Donal Keaney, bringing the total number of Master Mariners at the firm to six.Keaney is currently studying to become…

OPDR Introduces New PENN Service

Oct 18, 2016

OPDR, as part of the CMA CGM Group, has announced the introduction of its new PENN service. Via Rotterdam, the service connects Continental Europe with the United Kingdom and Norway. Short transit times and highly modern 45ft pallet wide high cube reefers provide best conditions for customers…

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