Forget 2012; work on the funds already awarded. Port terminals risk losing their one last shot at millions in FEMA/DHS Port Security Grant Funds if they don’t act decisively before Sept. 2012. As of Jan. 31, 2012 FEMA reports that the most at-risk port communities in America have banked $303…
HSBC reminds UAE forum of growing importance of MENA (Middle East, North Africa) & China trading corridorsTrade corridors between China and the MENA region carry huge economic growth potential for businesses, offering the greatest prospects…
Group Will Develop Recommendations to Increase Trade Opportunities and Business Investment in Illinois.Governor Pat Quinn today convened the first meeting of the Illinois Export Advisory Council. As part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to strengthen the Illinois economy and create jobs…
First ocean-going ship, 'Federal Yukina' opens Detroit's shipping season after St Lawrence Seaway transitThe Port of Detroit welcomed the arrival of the ocean going vessel, Federal Yukina as it arrived at the Nicholson Terminal & Dock Company…
Dubai Maritime City Authority meets jet ski operators to discuss ways of improving maritime safety in line with best practices. As part of the continuous cooperation between various public and private sector entities in Dubai, Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA)…
AAPA Elects Armando Duarte of Santa Marta, Colombia, As 2013 Chairman.The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)—representing the interests of seaports throughout the Western Hemisphere—this week during its Centennial Spring Conference board of directors meeting in Washington…
Official opening for Kongsberg Maritime China's new office and DP Operator Training Center. Global marine technology developer Kongsberg Maritime’s China division, Kongsberg Maritime China Ltd, has opened its new premises in Shanghai…
Tidewater Inc. announced today the following update with respect to its negotiations with Sonangol, the national oil company of Angola, regarding Sonatide, the joint venture between Sonangol and Tidewater through which Tidewater markets its…
Panama Canal Authority Board of Directors appoints new Canal Administrator.The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Board of Directors announced today the appointment of engineer Jorge Luis Quijano as the new Panama Canal Administrator. Mr. Quijano will succeed Alberto Alemán Zubieta…
After the establishment of SCHOTTEL Middle East FZE (SME), a subsidiary of the renowned German company SCHOTTEL GMbH, as the new hub for the Middle East region, SCHOTTEL made a further step to enhance customer service across the region. ATOS International L…
Visual presentation of Cruise Shipping Berth 1 project - PORT OF KIEL at Cruise Shipping in Miami. Kiel’s plan to create a big berth facility for cruise ships is steadily taking on more shape. For the first time, the PORT OF KIEL is presenting…
At two separate Congressional hearings, representatives of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) emphasized the need for federal support for seaport security and maintenance and improvements to federal navigation channels. Port…
BMT JFA Consultants, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has successfully completed a series of long term engineering consultancy services for the Southdown Magnetite Project…
The Coast Guard has since Sunday taken action in three unrelated marine safety cases, which has protected the environment, protected mariners and protected the maritime transportation system in the port of Portland, Oregon.Sector Columbia River’s recent activity began around 11 a…
Foss Voyage of Opportunity - Looking for Cargoes - Houston, TX to Ponce, Puerto Rico. USA FLAG - On-Deck and Below-Deck Space Available ETD Houston, Texas: March 28th, 2012ETA Ponce, Puerto Rico: April 9th, 2012 We will consider inducement port calls for Haiti…