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MacGregor Acquires TTS Group Units

Aug 01, 2019

Cargotec’s MacGregor business area has completed the acquisition of the marine and offshore businesses of TTS Group ASA. Cargotec announced in February 2018 an agreement to acquire the businesses for an enterprise value of approximately $96 million…

Yilport Pact for 49-Year Concession at Taranto

Aug 01, 2019

Turkey's Yilport Holding signed a concession agreement with Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea (PNAIS), the managing institution of the Port of Taranto in Italy for the multipurpose terminal.The deal was signed on 30 July 2019, at Castello Aragonese in Taranto…

Weak Iron-Ore Demand Weighs on Baltic Index

Jul 31, 2019

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index fell for a seventh straight session on Wednesday, as demand for shipping iron-ore fell in the Atlantic.The Baltic index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, fell 1.6%, or 31 points…

Beijing: U.S.-China Trade Talks 'constructive'

Jul 31, 2019

U.S. and Chinese negotiators wrapped up a brief round of trade talks on Wednesday that Beijing described as 'constructive', including discussion of further purchases of American farm goods and an agreement to reconvene in September.The first…

U.S. DOT Names Nine Marine Highway Projects

Jul 30, 2019

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the designation of nine Marine Highway Projects and a Marine Highway Route that will benefit Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia…

Steel Cut on Second Costa Cruise Ship

Jul 30, 2019

The steel cutting ceremony of the second Costa Cruises ship build at Meyer Turku commenced with new traditions: The brand new plasma cutter line was used for the first time in a production start ceremony.Costa Cruises’ Costa Toscana will be…

ICS Weighs in on Proposed Panama Canal Tolls

Jul 30, 2019

Global Shipping Industry Delivers Comments to Official Consultation on Proposed Modifications to Panama Canal Tolls.The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is conducting a public consultation on a proposal to adjust the Panama Canal tolls for containerships…

ZEAMARINE Secures Largest Contract to Date

Jul 30, 2019

ZEAMARINE has successfully been awarded a large ocean transportation contract from Schenker Australia Pty Limited for the BHP South Flank Project in Western Australia. The project scope encompasses the transportation of approximately 450,000 freight tons from China to Port Hedland…

Iranian Ship Departs Brazil, Second Bulker to Follow

Jul 30, 2019

An Iranian ship called Bavand, which had been at the heart of a geopolitical spat between Brasilia and Tehran, set sail from Brazil on Monday after receiving fuel from state-run Petroleo Brasileiro , the port of Paranaguá said.Meanwhile, a second Iranian ship…

Panamax, Supramax Rates Drag Baltic Index

Jul 30, 2019

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index fell for a sixth straight session to a more than two-week low on Tuesday following weak demand for panamax and supramax vessels.The Baltic index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities…

DP World to Boost Turkish Capacity, Mulls Acquisitions

Jul 30, 2019

Port operator DP World intends to increase its capacity in Turkey's western Yarimca port by 30% with $50 million investment by Q2 2020, its Turkish unit's chief executive Kris Adams said.Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, Adams also said that…

Port of Oakland Okays Long-Term Lease for Box Logistics

Jul 29, 2019

Shippers Transport Express has deal to keep moving boxes away from docks. A program that accelerates Port of Oakland cargo flow has a new lease on life…literally.  Port Commissioners last week approved a firm’s 13-year lease to continue moving loaded import containers off Oakland docks…

Baltic Index Dips as Panamax Rates Slide

Jul 29, 2019

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index fell to a more than two-week low on Monday, weighed down by weaker rates for panamax vessels.The Baltic index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, fell 0.8%, or 15 points, to 1…

China: U.S. Shipped 'several million tonnes' of Soybeans

Jul 29, 2019

The United States has shipped several million tonnes of soybeans to China since the two country's leaders met in June, Chinese state media said on Sunday, ahead of fresh trade talks in Shanghai this week.Chinese companies have made inquiries about buying U…

SPA Nod for Maersk to Operate in All Saudi Ports

Jul 29, 2019

Saudi Ports Authority has issued a license to the local subsidiary of Maersk to operate in all ports in Saudi Arabia, state news agency SPA reported on Monday.Maersk currently has weekly containerised shipping services to the ports of Jeddah…

Logistics News

Aurrigo Deploys Autonomous Electric Shuttle at Portsmouth International Port

Aurrigo Deploys Autonomous Electric Shuttle at Portsmouth International Port

Atlas Copco Gas and Process Expands Facilities in South Korea, New York

Atlas Copco Gas and Process Expands Facilities in South Korea, New York

Baltic Index Holds Third Weekly Gain

Baltic Index Holds Third Weekly Gain

CM Energy Contributes to ASSO Cable Lay Project

CM Energy Contributes to ASSO Cable Lay Project

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