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Operator Fined for Crashing into Farne Islands

Mar 27, 2014

The operator of a coaster ship which grounded in an environmentally sensitive area off the Northumberland coast has been ordered to pay nearly £73,000 in fines and costs after its crew failed to keep a proper lookout. On the evening of March 15…

Steel Industry Presses for an End to Unfair Trade

Mar 25, 2014

Today, United States Steel Corporation President and CEO Mario Longhi joined fellow steel industry executives and Leo Gerard, international president of the United Steelworkers, in pressing Congress to maintain America’s economic and national…

KR Launch New CSR-H Ship Design Software

Mar 20, 2014

IACS member classification society the Korean Register (KR) informs of the release of SeaTrust-HullScan, its ground-breaking software solution to analyze and appraise a vessel’s hull structure in accordance with the new harmonized common structural rules (CSR-H)…

HK Firm Gets Ship Arrested, Shines Light on Debtor's Operations

Mar 20, 2014

Hong Kong company Shagang Shipping has successfully obtained an order for the arrest of the HNA Group controlled vessel 'MV Bulk Peace' from the Western Australia District Registry. The move is part of a long-running legal campaign seeking payment of USD 66…

OW Bunker Launches Australia Operations

Mar 17, 2014

OW Bunker, a physical distributor and reseller of marine fuels, announced the launch of a physical distribution operation in Australia. The move is part of OW Bunker’s strategy to further expand the company’s global physical distribution presence in key locations for customers…

Alert: New Iron Ore Cargo Shipment Rules Introduced Early in Brazil, Australia

Mar 13, 2014

Mutual insurers Steamship Insurance Management advises that a new iron ore fines (IOF) Schedule to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code governing the carriage of IOF by sea, and an amended iron ore Schedule, are being given…

Allianz: Shipping Losses Decline but Risks Remain

Mar 13, 2014

Shipping losses decline, but emerging risks pose serious challenges to marine industry, according to Allianz study. 94 large ships lost worldwide in 2013, down 20% from last year. Total ship losses in continental U.S. hits all time low…

Ship Fuel of Choice to Remain Heavy Oil in 2030: New Analysis

Mar 12, 2014

A new study by Lloyds Register and University College, London, discusses the prospects of marine fuels in 'Global Marine Fuel Trends 2030', giving insights into future fuel demand for the containership, bulk carrier/general cargo and tanker…

ISS Appoints Ferguson VP, Cargo Solutions

Mar 10, 2014

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a maritime services provider, announced a new hire within its Cargo Solutions division, with the appointment of Michael Ferguson as Vice President, Cargo Solutions, Terminals and Port Infrastructure.With…

Crew Rescued from Sinking Ship

Mar 09, 2014

Falmouth Coastguard has been assisting a cargo vessel which had six people on board and began sinking 12 miles east of the Lizard. The Sea Breeze is an 87m Barbados flagged cargo vessel with six crew onboard. It is carrying 2,750 tons of…

BIMCO at Asia Pacific 2014

Mar 07, 2014

BIMCO's Chief Shipping Analyst Peter Sand will speak at Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2014 in Singapore on 19-21 March 2014.The title of the BIMCO contribution is “The economics of ECO-ships,” and the presentation will take place on Thursday…

China’s Growth Plans are Positive for Global Shipping

Mar 06, 2014

China’s aim of 7.5% GDP growth for 2014 is positive news for the shipping market – in particular, dry bulk, the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) said in a report published today.Despite being a little down on the 2013 GDP growth of 7…

Goldman Sachs head of oil and ags Robijns to retire

Mar 06, 2014

Goldman Sachs' head of oil and agricultural trading, Karl Robijns, is retiring from the firm, an internal memo seen by Reuters showed.London-based Robijns, who first joined Goldman as an oil trader in 1998, has headed the bank's global oil…

Positive Trends Mark Start to Port Authority Year

Feb 26, 2014

Notable accomplishments in revenue generation, cargo throughput, professional performance and international recognition highlighted today's monthly meeting of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority (PHA).Executive Director Roger Guenther…

Sens. Menendez, Booker Urge Feds to Expedite Road Salt to NJ

Feb 20, 2014

NJDOT wants Jones Act Waiver. U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) have jointly sent a letter to both U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson and U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary…

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Maersk Reports First Quarter Drop in Revenue Growth

Maersk Reports First Quarter Drop in Revenue Growth

Container Shipping Companies Cut Asia-US Services

Container Shipping Companies Cut Asia-US Services

Israel Attacks Yemen’s Hodeidah Port

Israel Attacks Yemen’s Hodeidah Port

Panama Canal Administrator Outlines the Waterway’s Evolving Role in Global Trade

Panama Canal Administrator Outlines the Waterway’s Evolving Role in Global Trade

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