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Maersk Takes Coffee Very Seriously

Jun 25, 2016

Maersk acknowledges that coffee is very special, mainly in regards to the processes and requirements involved for it’s shipping. 'So we have adapted the way we work so we can meet your needs,' says a statement from  Maersk. 'We offer you a wide coverage of ports in Colombia (Buenaventura…

Dan-Bunkering Boosts South America Presence

May 25, 2016

Dan-Bunkering, expands its presence in Colombia and enters into a partnership with Petrocosta for physical supplies in Cartagena. This partnership is complementary with the current one with Australian Bunkers in Buenaventura, and will develop…

Crowley’s Brickman Inducted into FCBFA Hall of Fame

Apr 28, 2016

Crowley's Jay Brickman, vice president of government and Cuba services, was honored last week with induction into the Hall of Fame of the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (FCBFA), in recognition of his strong contributions to international trade…

Indian Navy Shows Off Strength

Feb 06, 2016

India’s naval might was on full display off the coast of Visakhapatnam today (Saturday) as President Pranab Mukherjee reviewed the naval fleet. Mukherjee, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, was accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar…

World's Richest Travellers Prefer Panama

Feb 06, 2016

According to AFP Relaxnews, Panama saw the most growth in interest among the world’s richest jetsetters for travel this winter and spring. Panama saw the most significant growth in bookings —107 per cent — compared to the previous year for the travel period between January and March of 2016…

Maersk Line Starts Colombia Express Service

Jan 30, 2016

The largest global container firm Maersk Line has launched a new weekly service between Santa Marta and Turbo in Colombia and Northern Europe specifically designed for refrigerated cargo. Danish container shipping giant added this new service…

Hansa Heavy Lift Opens 2 New Offices

Dec 07, 2015

Hansa Heavy Lift announced the continuation of its global expansion program with new offices in Brazil and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as the appointment of a new commercial agent in Colombia.    The new office in Rio de Janeiro…

Colombia to Build Museum showcasing Shipwreck Discovery

Dec 06, 2015

Colombia will build a museum to showcase artefacts found in the wreckage of a Spanish galleon discovered near the historic Caribbean port city of Cartagena, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Saturday.The San Jose, thought by historians to be laden with emeralds and precious coins…

Maersk Line Starts New Direct Service from West Coast South America to Japan

Dec 03, 2015

Maersk Line has announced a new direct service with short transit time from West Coast South America to Japan for dry and reefer cargo. In our continuous efforts to provide our customers with a competitive and fast connection from West Coast South America to Japan…

DP World Plans Big for the Panama Canal

Oct 05, 2015

DP World is expanding its container terminal at Port of Caucedo following the expansion of the Panama Canal to accommodate larger container ships, reports ASC. DP World will increase the capacity of the port to 2.5-million TEU and started…

SC Line Begins Service to Cuba from Port Everglades

Sep 25, 2015

Shipping company SC Line has started up service between Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades and Cuba, reports Sun Sentinel. The cargo and cruise vessels no longer require a special license to ply between US and Cuba. SC Line can serve…

ISS Appoints Holmes as VP, Cruise Solutions

Sep 04, 2015

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) said it is embarking on a plan to develop its cruise business with the appointment of Grant Holmes as Vice President, Cruise Solutions.Based out of Dubai, the new position will see Grant leading a dedicated…

APM Terminals Enters Colombia

Aug 13, 2015

APM Terminals and Colombian-based port and terminal operating company, Compañia de Puertos Asociados S.A. (Compas S.A.) have signed a joint venture agreement to jointly manage and operate Compas S.A.’s existing multipurpose Cartagena Terminal…

Kalmar Bags Colombia's SPRBun Order

Aug 13, 2015

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded a major port equipment order from long-standing customer Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura S.A. (SPRBun) as they gear up for growth at their operations in Terminal Especializado de Contenedores de Buenaventura S…

Simons Named IEA Deputy Executive Director

Apr 28, 2015

Senior U.S. diplomat brings background in energy, economics to IEA Paul Simons, a senior United States diplomat with a strong background in energy and economic policy, has been selected to be the new Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency…

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