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Panama Canal Wait Times Back to Normal

Nov 30, 2015

Waiting times for ships at the Panama Canal have returned to normal after poor weather and a spike in traffic caused delays for several weeks, the waterway's operator said on Monday. 'Today ... the line is 45 ships, which represents a maximum waiting time of two days…

DP World, SCA Pact for Ain Sokhna Port Development

Nov 28, 2015

Suez Canal Authority (SCA) and the Red Sea Ports Authority signed an agreement with Dubai Ports World (DP World) and Sonker Bunkering Company for the development of Egypt’s Ain Sokhna seaport, reports Egypt Independent. The signing of the…

SCCT Prepares to Boost Vessel Traffic with 24-hour Access

Nov 28, 2015

A formal signing ceremony will now enable vessels to transit to Port Said East through a new side channel to be constructed bypassing the Suez Canal’s main entrance. Vice Admiral Mohab Mamish, the Head of the SCA, formally approved the construction of a new 9…

Controversial Nicaragua Canal Project Postponed

Nov 27, 2015

China's Hong Kong Nicaragua Development (HKND) Co. said it is delaying the start of construction on a controversial $50 billion inter-ocean canal across Nicaragua until late 2016. HKND has obtained approval for environmental studies of the canal earlier this month…

Need to Monitory Coal from Indonesia - UK P&I

Nov 27, 2015

There are various hazards associated with the trade in coal. UK P&I Club’s Loss Prevention Team highlights the risks involved, and advises on the relevant actions to take in order to reduce accidents. Self-heating incidents involving…

Suez Canal Pacts with SCCT-Maersk

Nov 26, 2015

Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), Vice Admiral Mohab Mamish, signed a settlement agreement with the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT-Maersk), says Daily News Egypt.  Egypt is also planing to complete a side channel in East Port Said…

Swan Energy to Invest $845 mln for FSRU Terminal

Nov 25, 2015

Swan Energy Limited will invest around Rs. 5,600 crore ($845 mln) towards setting up of Jafrabad LNG Port project in Gujarat with one jetty-moored Floating, Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU). The joint venture project by Swan Energy Limited (SEL) and its Belgium partner Exmar Marine N…

Alaska Buys TransCanada AK LNG Stake

Nov 25, 2015

The State of Alaska has finalized a deal with TransCanada to buy out the pipeline company's share in the proposed Alaska liquefied natural gas export project for nearly $65 million. Alaska has completed the buyout of TransCanada’s interest in the Alaska LNG project…

Oshawa Port Authority Joins Green Marine

Nov 24, 2015

The Oshawa Port Authority, one of Green Marine’s founding members as the former Oshawa Harbor Commission, announced it is again a Green Marine participant. Green Marine is a voluntary initiative in Canada and the U.S. targeting levels of…

McAllister Towing – 150 Years of Family Business

Nov 24, 2015

“Early in 1864, a young man names James McAllister stood on board a sailing vessel where he served as a mate. The boat was about to set sail from the Red Bay of Cushendall … (James) did not know that this would never be home again.” The opening lines from the first chapter of the new book…

Magleby Maersk Calls at Jebel Ali

Nov 23, 2015

Press release - Global marine terminals operator DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port has received the world’s largest container vessel, the Magleby Maersk, which is on its maiden visit to the region. The management and operations team at Jebel Ali rolled out a well-drilled operation to welcome…

Panama Canal Takes Steps to Shrink Wait Times

Nov 23, 2015

Aiming to help accommodate unseasonably high demand, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced it has taken a number of steps to expedite traffic and decrease Canal Waters Time (CWT).  The ACP has postponed noncritical maintenance work…

Honeywell to Automate Finland's First LNG Terminal

Nov 23, 2015

Honeywell has announced that it has received a contract to supply its Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) automation controls and tank gauging systems for Finland’s first LNG import terminal. The new terminal will efficiently supply…

LNG Port in Poland Opened

Nov 23, 2015

The Świnoujscie LNG terminal in northern Poland is ready to receive its first shipment of gas, with a tanker leaving Qatar on its way to Poland.    The tanker carrying LNG left Qatar-based Ras Laffan port on last Friday and is heading to the LNG terminal…

Long Beach Trade Luncheon Celebrates Women

Nov 19, 2015

A heavy equipment operator, port construction manager, shoe company executive and maritime university student encouraged Long Beach young women to explore careers in shipping industry at this week’s fifth annual Celebrating Women in Trade luncheon…

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