The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners inks Letter of Intent to study development of a a 28-acre site on Pier T.The project is to construct a deep-water terminal for crude oil and petroleum products including gasoline, and the port has chosen Vopak Terminals North America Inc…
New office in Vietnam at the port of Vung Tau announced at Maritime VietnamLondon Offshore Consultants (LOC) announced further expansion in Asia Pacific with the opening of a new office in Vietnam. The new office in the port of Vung Tau…
DP World has entered into two transactions to monetise its interests in two container terminals & a logistics centre in Hong Kong. The transactions will see DP World monetise 75% of its interests in CSX World Terminals Hong Kong Limited (CT3)…
The vessel 'Long Beach' reportedly loaded at Vancouver's Mitsui-UGC terminal where union dockworkers are locked out.The ITF is keeping the port under close watch. Following the Long Beach incident it will be contacting the vessel’s owners…
For the third consecutive year, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) was recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. According to the Ethisphere, this recognition highlights companies that outperform industry…
Seaspan Ferries Corporation's installation of shore electrical power (also known as AMP) to receive Government of Canada funding.Shore power is a highly effective way to reduce marine diesel air emissions by enabling ships to shut down their…
Houston-based Oiltanking Partners LP to expand its terminal on the Houston Ship Channel to meet demand to export liquefied petroleum gas.Expansion plans include a new vessel dock and upgrades to existing ones and should be completed by the end of 2014…
The government's transport bureau has proposed that HK harbor pilots be allowed to extend their service until 68 years of age.The proposal has been made to meet the needs of the shipping industry, reports 'The Standard'.Pilots over 65 who…
Horizon Lines, Inc announce it will move its northeast terminal operations to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Elizabeth, New Jersey, effective April 11, 2013.After an extensive review of options and a detailed evaluation of other ports connecting the northeast to Puerto Rico…
International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) chief Cliff Brand resigns to become Marine Director, King Abdullah Economic City Seaport.International Bunker Industry Association has announced that it is searching for a new chief executive…
Port authorities, terminal Operators, shipping Lines, intermodal companies & the financial community to attend upcoming Infocast conference.Conference organizer, Infocast, brings its Port & Intermodal Finance & Investment Summit to Miami, FL on April 16-18…
A group of shipping sector directors urge the future direction of HK's maritime industry to be set out and implemented by the government.A blueprint setting out the future direction of Hong Kong's maritime industry should be prepared and the…
On a visit to Qatar, Finland's PM conferred with government officials about the future import of LNG to serve neighbouring countries.According to the 'Gulf Times' Finnish company Gasum plans to build an LNG terminal that will serve as a…
Konecranes to deliver container handling equipment to Indonesian state-owned terminal operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Persero).The order comprises 10 ship-to-shore cranes, 20 automated stacking cranes and five straddle carriers. Delivery is scheduled for 2014 and 2016…
CMA CGM is adding the Port of Charleston to its Pacific Express 3 (PEX 3) weekly service.The French carrier has deployed 11 vessels of between 4,400 and 5,100 20-foot equivalent unit (TEU) capacity in the service. The first ship in the service to call Charleston…