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Gazprom Steps into St. Petersburg University

Nov 20, 2014

The Gazprom Specialized Department was opened today in St. Petersburg State University of Economics, Russia's top-rated higher education institution of economics. Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee Chairman and Igor Maximtsev…

Crowley Gives Scholarships to Two Student Employees

Nov 19, 2014

Crowley Maritime Corporation recently awarded Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships to two University of North Florida (UNF) students who are also currently part-time employees with the company. UNF seniors Olivia Musselwhite and Matthew Petrone each received $2…

Mazurek is '2015 Coast Guard Engineer of the Year'

Nov 19, 2014

Dr. David Mazurek, a civil engineering professor at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, has been named the winner of the 2015 U.S. Coast Guard Engineer of the Year Award.Mazurek was selected from a strong and diverse pool of exceptional nominees based on his educational…

Antwerp Port pitches in on "World Toilet Day"

Nov 19, 2014

Today, 19 November, is World Toilet Day when attention worldwide focuses on the 2.6 billion people who do not have access to sanitary facilities, and on the 768 million who do not have access to drinkable water. Antwerp Port Authority is eager to contribute towards solving this global problem…

BHP Billiton Employees Awarded for Sustainability Initiatives

Nov 19, 2014

BHP Billiton announced the recipients of the Company’s Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) Awards for its employees at a ceremony in Melbourne.BHP Billiton’s HSEC Awards showcase innovative projects from across the Company that enhance commitment to health…

ClassNK-NAPA GREEN Wins IBJ Awards

Nov 19, 2014

Vessel performance monitoring and optimization solution ClassNK-NAPA GREEN was named the maritime industry’s top IT system by earning the IT Solutions Award at the International Bulk Journal (IBJ) Awards held at the Beurs-World Trade Center in Rotterdam on 17 November…

Viola Player Secures Statoil Talent Scholarship

Nov 18, 2014

Eivind Holtsmark Ringstad from Oslo has been granted the Statoil talent scholarship in classical music for 2014.The grant is part of Statoil's talent program 'Heroes of Tomorrow', where the company supports young talents in education…

Outlook for Bunkering & Marine Lubricants in India

Nov 18, 2014

The '4th Annual Conference on the Outlook for Bunkering and Marine Lubricants in India' will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Hotel Vivanta by Taj-President, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.With the demand for shipping fuel at major…

Akmar Attends Career Day at Istanbul Technical University

Nov 17, 2014

The 19th Annual Career Days organized by Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty Career Club hosted Akmar Shipping on November 17.Akmar Shipping was represented by Personnel Manager Özge Ataman and Operation Manager Tarık Gürsoy. Ataman and Gürsoy began by introducing the company…

Strathpine Sailor Helps Render Safe

Nov 17, 2014

The lifestyle that comes with a career in the Royal Australian Navy appealed the most to Annaleise Easlea when she enlisted at age 20. Although she did not  know anyone in the Navy before she joined, Seaman Easlea has discovered the camaraderie…

G20 Communique to Include Climate Change, Anti-corruption Plan

Nov 16, 2014

The G20 communique will include a significant passage on climate change and an endorsement of an anti-corruption plan, European Union officials said on Sunday.'The most difficult discussion was on climate change,' an EU official said on condition of anonymity…

Istanbul Technical University Hosts Chemfleet for Career Day

Nov 14, 2014

Chemfleet was the eighth guest of the 19th annual Career Days organized by the Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty Career Club.Operation Manager Baris Samur, Personal Manager Ozgur Sarioglu, Vice Personal Manager Mahir Adali,…

Shippers Called to Action in Fight against Ebola

Nov 14, 2014

Shipping community urged to invest in training to curb spread of virusGlobal shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC Group is calling for shipping and logistics companies to invest in staff and crew education on how to reduce the risk of exposure to Ebola…

ARKAS LINE Presents at Career Event in Istanbul

Nov 14, 2014

The 19th Annual Career Days organized by the Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty Career Club hosted ARKAS LINE Management November 13 as part of a student career event running from November 4-21.The Personnel Manager Ferit GÖKDENİZ…

NY-Area Seafarers to Join MM&P

Nov 13, 2014

New York Harbor Tug Boat Captains and Crews, Staten Island Ferry Workers, Circle Line and Other Tourist Boat Crews Vote to Join New Union.  New York-area watermen who operate tugboats, dredges, tourist boats and ferries, members of Staten Island-based Local 333…

Logistics News

US Freight Industry Hopes for Back-to-School Demand Boost After Tariff Truce

US Freight Industry Hopes for Back-to-School Demand Boost After Tariff Truce

CMA CGM to Redeploy Fleet to Avoid US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

CMA CGM to Redeploy Fleet to Avoid US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Says Houthi-Run TV Outlet

Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Says Houthi-Run TV Outlet

DFDS Reaches 10,000 Sailings in Türkiye

DFDS Reaches 10,000 Sailings in Türkiye

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