The International Longshore & Warehouse Union ILWU file a federal lawsuit against the Port of Portland & Bill Wyatt, its Executive Director.The ILWU filed a federal lawsuit against the Port of Portland and Bill Wyatt, its Executive Director…
Kirkenes is becoming an important port for vessels conducting seismic surveys in the Arctic search for fossil fuels. Geographical proximity to the oil and gas fields and developed infrastructure draws companies to this North Norwegian town…
Canada's largest & most diverse port releases its 2012 mid-year results, posting growth of 6% overall.The 2012 mid-year statistics report shows that Port Metro Vancouver handled 62.3 million tonnes of cargo through the end of June and is on track for another strong year…
The 50-days old nationwide Port Authorities strike continues to cause delays in some, but not all Brazilian ports.In Rio De Janeiro:The strike of customs officers is affecting vessel’s clearance and other matters that require their attention such as crew replacement and spare parts clearance…
Capt. Jeffrey Monroe, MM, Chairman of the United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s National Maritime Security Advisory Committee, and former Chairman of the US Coast Guard’s National Maritime Safety Advisory Council, completed…
Cavotec wins order to supply 18 MoorMaster automated mooring units for a Mediterranean Sea port.MoorMaster is a vacuum-based automated mooring technology that eliminates the need for conventional mooring lines. Remote controlled vacuum pads recessed in…
Panama Canal expansion will bring higher volumes, larger vessels, new trading patterns, trends analysed in a new report.As the completion of the Panama Canal expansion nears, a number of concerns have surfaced regarding the ability of U.S…
GIE Nouméa Port & Vale NC go live with Tideworks’ TOS at two South-west Pacific ports.Tideworks Technology®, Inc., a provider of full-service terminal management and planning software solutions, announce that both Vale New Caledonia, at Prony Port in New Caledonia…
Container ship traffic: Chennai Port in SE India is going all out to regain top position.Work on the Chennai Port Mega Terminal Project is expected to start shortly and the first ship would be berthed in three years at the new terminal, according to Atulya Misra…
Global Marine & Container Terminal Operation Industry market research report available.Extracts the IBISWorld report follow:Over the long term, IBISWorld projects that trends towards globalization, complex international supply chains…
Maersk Line's 'Maersk Illinois' makes her first homeport call in Norfolk, Virginia.The call in Norfolk affirmed the value of the Maersk-Rickmers heavy-lift service and brought together customers and constituents who rely on and support U.S…
As the demand for ship supply services off the island of Sri Lanka grows, so too has GAC Sri Lanka.The company has moved into new, bigger premises at Galle and Trincomaleeand opened a new branch in Hambantota to accommodate increased maritime activities and better meet its customers' needs…
Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. plans expansion in Barcelona, contracts with Meroil for onshore fuel oil storage.Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has signed an agreement to secure onshore fuel oil storage capacity in Port of Barcelona and plans to start supply operations by the end of Q1 2013…
The 20-day old nationwide Health Authorities strike continues to cause delays, other civil servants join forces with strikers.On average, based on the current nationwide scenario, a free pratique certificate takes a minimum of 48 hours to be released at any Brazilian Port…
Aberdeen Harbour records significant North Sea energy sector traffic increase in first half 2012.Continued growth in the oil and gas sector was reflected in the increase in support vessels that used the port over the first six months of the year – up nine per cent from 2…