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NOAA Seeks Applicants for Hydrographic Panel

Jul 02, 2015

NOAA is soliciting applications for membership on the Hydrographic Services Review Panel, a federal advisory committee that advises the NOAA administrator on the agency’s hydrographic programs, products, and technology. Applications must be received by August 10…

Mega Valemax Enteres China for First Time in Two Years

Jul 02, 2015

Mega-ore carrier  Valemax  Yuan Zhuo Hai, which is owned by China Ore Shipping,  has arrived Dongjiakou Port in Qingdao for unloading iron ore. This is the first entry of such a bulk carrier tonnage in the sea port of China for the past two years…

Striking Ferry Workers to Ease Blockade of Calais Port

Jul 01, 2015

Striking ferry workers blocking access to Calais port in northern France agreed on Wednesday to let some boats through, partly lifting a blockade in its third day. Workers at ferry service MyFerryLink are trying to prevent job cuts after…

Chinese PM Inks 2 Agreements During CMA CGM Visit

Jul 01, 2015

The CMA CGM Group hosted the Chinese Prime Minister, the French Foreign Affairs Minister and a ministerial delegation at its headquarters in Marseilles, July 1, the global shipping company announced. Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang was…

Kenyan Port Workers Strike Over Higher Health Costs

Jul 01, 2015

More than 2,000 workers at East Africa's biggest port in Kenya's coastal city Mombasa went on strike on Wednesday protesting an increase in the amount they will have to pay for state-run health insurance. Cargo ships remained unattended…

Transnet Awards Bid for Cape Town Cruise Terminal

Jul 01, 2015

Transnet National Ports Authority awarded the V&A Waterfront (Pty) Ltd the status of Preferred Bidder for the development of a cruise terminal at the Port of Cape Town, Transnet said on Tuesday.Once all negotiations are concluded, the…

Port of Seattle Hires Director of Labor Relations

Jun 30, 2015

David Freiboth has been hired as a member of the Port of Seattle’s executive team, assuming the role of senior director of labor relations effective July 16. In his new position, Freiboth will be responsible for providing strategic direction and guidance for labor relations…

Pipavav Port Resumes Operations

Jun 30, 2015

Gujarat Pipavav Port (APM Terminals Pipavav) has resumed operations following improvement in weather conditions.  Last week, the port operations were suspended due to the cyclonic weather conditions and breakdown of power supply and communication…

Savannah Port Sets Cargo Record

Jun 30, 2015

Port of Savannah set records for both container volumes and total tonnage in May, with the highest tonnage ever recorded in a single month. The Port of Savannah has handled more than 338,000 TEUs, the Georgia Ports Authority said Monday…

Ferry Services at Calais Shut Again

Jun 30, 2015

Britons faced chaos in Calais last night after striking French sailors blocked the port for the second time in a week. Ferry services between Dover and Calais were cancelled again on Tuesday as MyFerryLink workers blockaded the French port…

Ferry Workers Block Calais Port Again in Dispute

Jun 29, 2015

Employees of a ferry service recently sold by Eurotunnel renewed a blockade of the northern French port of Calais on Monday after a court rejected their bid to extend the service's charter contract with Eurotunnel. Access to the boats on the docks was not possible in the afternoon…

Jebel Ali Port Wins Top Industry Award

Jun 29, 2015

DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port has been recognized for excellence in container terminal operations at the first ever Navis Inspire Awards 2015.HE Sultan Ahmad Bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World said the industry prize underlined the…

Brand New Ro-Ro Ran Aground in Norway

Jun 29, 2015

Ro-ro cargo vessel Kvitbjørn ran aground off Ulsteinvik port, Norway, in the afternoon June 28, while approaching the port.  The vessel, owned by Norway-based Nor Lines, was refloated at 2145 LT same day with the help of tugs at high tide…

Cheniere’s Maiden LNG Spot Deal At $7.20/MMBtu

Jun 29, 2015

Cheniere concluded its maiden LNG spot trade earlier this week at for late-July delivery to an Asian buyer, reports Platts quoting a source with direct knowledge of the deal. Sources told Platts that the maiden trade was completed at $7…

Abu Dhabi Wins Volvo Ocean Race's In-port Series

Jun 28, 2015

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing won the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR), despite pulling into the port of Gothenburg, Sweden, in fifth place on Monday.   The Emirates team, skippered by Walker, triumphed in the nine-month triennial race after finishing fifth in the ninth leg from Lorient to Gothenburg…

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