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Cargill Posts Net Profit on Special Gains; Revenue Declines

Aug 10, 2016

Global commodity trader Cargill Inc on Wednesday said it turned in a quarterly net profit, boosted by special gains that offset poor results from trading and oilseed processing. Revenue for the privately held company declined for the eighth straight quarter…

AAPA Mourns Loss of Helen Delich Bentley

Aug 09, 2016

In tribute to the life and many contributions of Helen Delich Bentley, who died on Aug. 6 at age 92, American Association of Port Authorities Executive Vice President and General Counsel Jean Godwin said:“This past weekend, the port and…

Next Geosolutions Surveys Roman Ports

Aug 09, 2016

Next Geosolutions, an independent geoscience and engineering service provider, has secured a €1.25million (£1million) mapping and survey contract with Naples Port Authority for the Archaeological Sites Mapping Project, based in the Port of Naples…

S&P Affirms Panama Canal’s 'A-'Ratings

Aug 09, 2016

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings affirmed its 'A–' long-term corporate credit and debt ratings of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), reiterating the credit rating agency’s trust in the management, operation and investments of the Panama Canal…

SAAM Records $14 Mln Profit in Q2

Aug 08, 2016

SAAM, provider of port services, logistics and towage in the Americas, said it has obtained earnings for $14.4 million in the April-June quarter of 2016, accumulating in the first semester a net income of $29 million, 26 percent higher than in the same period of the previous year…

The Box Juggler at Hapag-Lloyd

Aug 08, 2016

Whenever a Hapag-Lloyd vessel reaches a port, a certain number of containers are usually loaded or discharged before the ship continues along its voyage to the next port. But how do you stow these containers on the ship in the safest and most efficient way possible…

Los Angeles Port Fellows Program Makes an Impact

Aug 06, 2016

As the maritime industry continues to evolve, the need for developing well-trained, knowledgeable and tech-savvy port leaders of the future has never been greater.Last April, the Port of Los Angeles announced its first-ever Fellows Program…

Port of New Orleans CEO to Receive Eugene J. Schreiber Award

Aug 05, 2016

The World Trade Center of New Orleans announced this year’s recipient of the Eugene J. Schreiber Award as Gary LaGrange, President and CEO of the Port of New Orleans, who will be presented with the award at the annual Louisiana International Trade Gala on Friday…

Ports of Jersey’s New VTS Comes on Line

Aug 04, 2016

Frequentis was selected to modernize the Ports of Jersey’s control center systems through a fully integrated solution and supported by a 10-year maintenance contract. With the factory acceptance test in February, the first steps for the company’s first vessel traffic service (VTS) deployment in U…

Iranian Ports Not Affected by Sanctions

Aug 04, 2016

Managing Director of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Mohammad Saeed-Nejad says the nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1 has removed all sanctions imposed on Iranian ports. The  big vessels and famous international shipping lines are…

McGuigan Named Operations Manager at Aberdeen Harbor

Aug 03, 2016

Aberdeen Harbor Board has appointed John McGuigan to the newly created role of Operations Manager.The role will see McGuigan plan, direct and control the full spectrum of land based operational activities within the port, while working with others…

Transportation Industry to Focus on Freight Infrastructure

Aug 03, 2016

The Port of Houston Authority and Port Corpus Christi, in conjunction with the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), will hold separate freight industry “Influencers Roundtables” on Aug. 17 (at the Port of Houston Authority) and Aug…

Krishnapatnam Unveils India’s First Ocean linked Golf Course

Aug 01, 2016

Krishnapatnam, the country’s largest all-weather; deep water port on the east-coast of India in an effort to rephrase ‘customer delight’ and ensure a longstanding bond with each of its clientele has set up a first of its kind, world class 18-hole integrated golf course within the port premise…

Container Ports Industry Enter New Phase as M&A Deals Change landscape - Drewry

Aug 01, 2016

Softening demand growth coupled with larger liner shipping alliances and bigger ships is moving the container ports industry towards a value sector from growth sector, albeit still highly profitable, according to the Global Container Terminal…

Sagarmala Aims to Promote Port-Led Development in India

Jul 31, 2016

To exploit the potential of India’s approximately 7,500 km long coastline and 14,500km of potentially navigable waterways the Sagarmala Programme aims to promote port-led development in the country, says the government of India. Sagarmala is a long term programme…

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