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AAPA Honors Three for Port Industry Service

Nov 11, 2014

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) – a trade group representing ports throughout the Western Hemisphere – today at its 103rd Annual Convention and Expo in Houston honored three port industry leaders.Receiving AAPA’s Distinguished…

WSS Brazil Names Carvalho General Manager

Nov 11, 2014

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has appointed Antonio Carvalho Junior as its new General Manager for Brazil. A former mariner, Carvalho brings 26 years of direct industry experience to this role from previous positions in logistics, shipping and ships agency…

Efficient Coordination of Mega-ship Calls at Hamburg Port

Nov 11, 2014

The number of ultra large vessels calling at the Port of Hamburg has been on the increase for years. This is resulting in some major challenges for the port operators, shipping companies and authorities. With the introduction of the Nautical Terminal Coordination (NTK)…

Houston Ship Channel Celebrates 100 years

Nov 11, 2014

Blue skies and a cool breeze set the stage for a once-in-a-century event today: the 100th anniversary rededication of the opening of Houston's deep-water port.International Longshoremen's Association, Houston Pilots, U.S. Coast Guard…

Adani Ports Q2 Net jumps 68%

Nov 11, 2014

Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd, India’s largest port developer and part of Adani Group, today announced financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2014.The company reported a 67.7 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at $ 95…

Repairs to Mumbai Port's Lock Gate

Nov 11, 2014

Mumbai Port Trust in their circular No. MbPT Circular No. TM/ID/CIRCULAR/678  has informed about their plan to repair the outer lock gate through a private contractor.  The schedule is as under :- Removal of the lock gate on 15th May during day by Port floating crane Shresta…

Cotton, Cox, Harris Receive '14 AOTOS Awards

Nov 10, 2014

The United Seamen's Service (USS) 2014 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards (AOTOS) were presented to Stephen Cotton, General Secretary of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF); Joseph J. Cox, President/CEO, Chamber of Shipping of America…

USS Ross Arrives in Turkey

Nov 10, 2014

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, for a scheduled port visit, Nov. 9.Ross’ visit to Turkey reaffirms to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthening ties…

Two Terex® RMG Cranes for S. Africa

Nov 09, 2014

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has strengthened its presence in the largest container terminal in Africa. Two Terex® rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMGs) are now in operation at Durban Container Terminal, run by Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), a subsidiary of state-owned Transnet SOC Limited…

Libyan Protesters Stop Oil Exports from Eastern Hariga Port

Nov 09, 2014

Libyan state security guards have started a protest at the eastern Hariga oil port, banning any oil exports, a Libyan oil official said on Saturday.A tanker had been waiting for three days to lift oil but the guards did not allow it, the official said…

Paddling Boat Race Around the Island

Nov 08, 2014

A paddling boat race will take place around Hong Kong Island on 16 November 2014 (Sunday). About 20 canoes and 6 rowing boats are expected to participate in the race.The boats will set off at 0815 hours at the south of Middle Island in a clockwise direction around Hong Kong Island…

Hapag-Lloyd Update on Congestion in Manila.

Nov 08, 2014

The ongoing congestion in Manila has not improved. Consequently, the situation resulted in cumulative delays and build up of containers at the transhipment port in Singapore.In view of this, Hapag-Lloyd will temporarily halt booking acceptance…

Kalmar's 18 Forklift Trucks for Algerian Ports

Nov 07, 2014

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is delivering 18 forklift trucks to four different port authorities in Algeria: Algiers, Bejaia, Djen Djen and Mostaganem. The order was awarded by the Algerian port procurement company, Groupement D'Interêt Commun Des Entreprises Portuaires (GICEP) in April 2014…

APM Terminals to Retain Full Ownership of Elizabeth Facility

Nov 06, 2014

APM Terminals announced today that it will not pursue the proposed joint venture for the ownership and operation of APM Terminals’ Elizabeth, New Jersey facility. Eric Sisco, President of APM Terminals North America, stated: “APM Terminals…

Tug Operators Plan Strike at Port Hedland

Nov 06, 2014

Tug boat operators plan short strike at top Australian iron ore portTug boat engineers at Port Hedland, Australia's biggest iron ore port, plan to stop work for four hours on Nov. 12 over a pay dispute, threatening exports from BHP Billiton and Fortescue Metals Group…

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