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A Deep Dive into Dredging with DCA’s Doyle

Jan 09, 2025

There’s more to domestic dredging than meets the eye. Dredging Contractors of America CEO Bill Doyle is just the guy tell you why.William P. Doyle serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA). DCA represents…

DP World Shoots Over 100 Million TEU Capacity Mark

Jan 09, 2025

Port and logistics firm DP World has surpassed 100 million TEUs of container handling capacity across its global portfolio since inception.The achievement has been made possible due to over $11 billion in strategic investments and infrastructure development over the last decade…

China Not Aware of Shandong Port Ban on US-Sanctioned Ships

Jan 08, 2025

China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was not aware of Shandong Port Group's decision to ban U.S.-sanctioned vessels from its network of east coast harbours.The group oversees several major terminals in the province of Shandong, which is the main entry point for Iranian…

US Port Strike Averted

Jan 08, 2025

The union representing 45,000 dock workers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and their employers on Wednesday said they reached a tentative deal on a new six-year contract, averting further strikes that could have snarled supply chains and taken a toll on the U…

All Segments Decline as Baltic Index Sags

Jan 08, 2025

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, dipped to a more-than-17-month low on Wednesday, hurt by falling rates across all vessel segments.The index, which factors in rates for capesize…

New Line Handlers for SAAM Vancouver Fleet

Jan 08, 2025

The new line handlers joining SAAM Towage Canada's fleet were unloaded from the MV Jumbo at the Port of Vancouver on January 6th after completing their journey from Hong Kong.“These multipurpose vessels play a key role in berthing and unberthing…

Great Lakes 2024 Iron Ore Trade Dips 2.5 PCT

Jan 08, 2025

Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 4.6 million tons in December, a decrease of 4.5 percent compared to a year ago. Shipments were just slightly above the 5-year average for the month.The year-end total for the iron ore trade stands at 49…

Japanese Leaders Reflect on “The Year of the Snake”

Jan 07, 2025

In his New Year’s greetings, NYK President Takaya Soga reflected on the disasters of 2024 and looked forward to change in 2025.“This year is the Year of the Snake, and when combining the 12 zodiac signs with the 10 heavenly stems, it is referred to as ‘Kinotomi…

ACL Doubles 2025 Capacity in Alaska

Jan 07, 2025

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce their biggest Alaska cruise season ever. The company will have 2 small ships in Alaska and 5 extraordinary itineraries, delivering once-in-a-lifetime experiences aboard sailings operating this May through September…

Achilles acquires GRMS assets, Strengthens North American presence

Jan 07, 2025

Achilles Information Ltd (“Achilles”) announced that it has acquired the assets of Global Risk Management Solutions (GRMS), a provider of supplier risk management programs based in Irvine, California. This latest transaction builds on the success…

Baltic Index Falls Again as Capesize, Supramax Disappoint

Jan 07, 2025

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, extended declines on Tuesday, hurt by falling rates across the capesize and supramax segments.The index, which factors in rates for capesize…

Finland Recovers Anchor in Baltic Sea Cable Investigation

Jan 07, 2025

Finnish police said on Tuesday they had recovered a lost anchor from the seabed as part of an investigation of suspected sabotage against power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea.Finland last month seized the Eagle S tanker carrying Russian…

Shandong Port Group Bans 'US-designated' Vessels

Jan 07, 2025

Shandong Port Group has banned U.S.-sanctioned tankers from calling into its ports in the eastern Chinese province, home to many independent refiners that are the biggest importers of oil from countries under U.S. embargo, three traders said…

RAK Ports Become First PSMC-Certified in UAE

Jan 07, 2025

RAK Ports, a group of five ports located in the United Arab Emirates, has become the first in the region to achieve compliance with the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC), the UK standard for port marine safety.Although RAK Ports operates outside of the UK…

US Port Labor Talks Resume with Spotlight on Automation

Jan 06, 2025

Contract talks covering 45,000 dockworkers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are set to restart on Tuesday in a labor dispute that will help set the pace of automation at ports stretching from Maine to Texas.The International Longshoremen's Association…

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