Ports News


Stevedore Strikes to Hobble Portugal's Major Port

Nov 11, 2013

Inchcape Shipping Services advises of strike action at Lisbon commercial ports by the Stevedores’ Union which is set to have a major impact on port operations in the coming weeks.It is anticipated that the ongoing wave of strike action will…

RoadOne Appoints Norfolk Terminal Manager

Nov 04, 2013

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a single source intermodal, distribution and logistics services company, announced the appointment of Rick Longerbeam as terminal manager for RoadOne IntermodaLogistics’ Norfolk, Virginia location. Rick will lead…

Kiel Canal Remains Closed

Oct 30, 2013

The Kiel Canal remains closed until further notice as the damaged vessel involved in a collision earlier in the week has not yet been stabilised in satisfactorily.Further securing measurements are in progress. A decision as to whether…

William Heaps Wins UKHO Alexander Dalrymple Award

Oct 30, 2013

William Heaps, Assistant Marine Advisor and Hydrographic Manager of the U.K.’s leading port group, Associated British Ports (ABP) has been presented with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office’s (UKHO’s) Alexander Dalrymple Award at a ceremony in Southampton…

Improving U.S. Freight Transportation System

Oct 29, 2013

The Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation published its final report on United States freight transportation, offering an assessment of its current condition with recommendations for strengthening nationwide infrastructure and U.S. economy…

ICS Launches Web-based MLC Resource

Oct 29, 2013

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) debuted a new web-based information resource to assist shipping companies to implement the International Labor Organization (ILO) Maritime Labor Convention (MLC).The ILO MLC entered into force worldwide in August although…

The Importance and Value of Marine Industry Training

Oct 25, 2013

Port Safety and Security Industry Training Program – Summer 2013The Coast Guard Marine Industry Training Program offers incredible opportunities for Coast Guard employees to intimately learn specific facets of the marine industry.  Participants…

Survey: Seafarers are Burdened by Administrative Tasks

Oct 24, 2013

Seafarers feel they spend too much time on tasks they consider to be an administrative burden according to the findings of a study by the Danish Maritime Authority, supported by InterManager, the international trade association for ship and crew managers…

AAPA Commends House for WRRDA Bill

Oct 24, 2013

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)  lauded leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, leaders of its Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee and Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) for their efforts in advancing H…

Port of L.A. SBE Program Reports Strong Participation

Oct 22, 2013

The Port of Los Angeles Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program awarded $97.6 million in contracts to small businesses during the 2012/2013 fiscal year of the $405.9 million that was awarded in construction and professional service contracts by the Port during the period…

Major Latin America Energy Deal Handled by Milbank

Oct 16, 2013

In support of energy infrastructure in Latin America, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP represented Itaú BBA S.A. in providing a $370 million loan for construction of a new multipurpose port facility and terminal in Cartagena Bay, Colombia…

Florida Gov. to Address Port Infrastructure Investments

Oct 15, 2013

Florida Governor Rick Scott will serve as the keynote speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the American Association of Port Authority’s (AAPA) 102nd Annual Convention and Expo in Orlando, Fla., hosted by the Canaveral Port Authority. He will discuss…

CMAL CEO Moves on after Six Years at the Helm

Oct 14, 2013

The Chief Executive Officer of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is leaving his position after six years leading the organization. Guy Platten, who was appointed to CMAL in August 2007 at its inception, is leaving to take up a role with the U…

Marina Port Vell Sponsors Pinmar Golf Tourney

Oct 13, 2013

Superyacht destination Marina Port Vell (MPV), Barcelona, Spain, was the sponsor of the recent Pinmar Golf Tournament, played from October 9-11, 2013, in Mallorca.Marina Port Vell, Barcelona, already a popular yachting destination, is undergoing a transformation…

New Orleans Vessel Traffic Returns to Normal

Oct 07, 2013

Vessel traffic on the Mississippi River returned to normal Sunday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Karen dissipated. U.S. Coast Guard officials rescinded all restrictions on the River and area waterways about midnight, allowing vessels and mariners to resume normal operations…

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