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Shipping Firm MSC Stops Trade with Sanctioned Russian Entities

Apr 17, 2018

The world’s number two container group Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has stopped any new potential trade with Russian entities that were sanctioned by the United States, the Swiss headquartered firm said on Tuesday. The United States…

Kemp: Trade Restrictions puts World Economy at Risk

Apr 17, 2018

Trade and investment restrictions are proliferating around the world, driven by a combination of security concerns and protectionist pressures. In each instance, policymakers can usually cite a justification of why trade and investment restrictions are necessary…

U.S. DOT: Funding Available for Small Shipyards

Apr 16, 2018

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the availability of $19.6 million in federal funding to support capital improvements and employee training at small U.S. shipyards. The grants are provided through the Small Shipyard Grant Program…

EU Demands Compensation for US Steel Tariffs

Apr 16, 2018

The European Union is seeking compensation from the United States for U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium, despite Washington's assertion that they are not subject to World Trade Organization rules, a WTO filing showed on Monday. In a step already taken by China…

Japan, China Agree Trade War Will Harm Global Economy

Apr 16, 2018

Japan and China agree that a trade war will have serious consequences for the world economy, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono said on Monday after a high-level economic dialogue between the world's third- and second-largest economies.Concern…

Authorities team up for S&R Exercise off Perth

Apr 16, 2018

A major search and rescue training exercise has taken place off Rottnest Island in Western Australia yesterdayinvolving both state and federal authorities. Search and rescue crews from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), Western…

BIMCO applauds IMO for setting emission target

Apr 14, 2018

'The IMO has done something no one has done before: set an absolute target for emission reductions for an entire industry. It is a landmark achievement in the effort to reduce emissions, and something that every other industry should look to for inspiration…

Russia's Grip on Biggest Port Operator Tightens

Apr 13, 2018

Moscow tightened its grip on Russia's biggest port operator on Friday, making a government official chairman and ousting representatives of the only private shareholder from the board.The changes follow the arrest last month on organized crime and embezzlement charges of Ziyavudin Magomedov…

Forth Ports Traning Academy Construction Begins

Apr 12, 2018

Forth Port’s Chief Executive was joined by apprentices, graduates and Skills Development Scotland for a ‘turf-cutting’ ceremony to officially mark the start of construction of a new, purpose-built, Training Academy located within the Port of Grangemouth…

WTO: Global Trade Growth Strong as Trade War Worries Loom

Apr 12, 2018

World goods trade will grow 4.4 percent this year, maintaining a rapid recovery that could nevertheless unravel if trade tensions escalate further, the World Trade Organization said in its annual forecast on Thursday. Global trade growth…

India Signs MoU with Korea on Seafarers

Apr 10, 2018

India signed an MoU with the Republic of Korea (South Korea) on Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Competency of Seafarers. This paves the way for the two governments to mutually recognize  the certificates of  maritime education and training…

Pirate Attacks Worsen in Gulf of Guinea - IMB

Apr 10, 2018

A surge in armed attacks against ships around West Africa is pushing up global levels of piracy and armed robbery at sea, warns the International Chamber of Commerce's International Maritime Bureau (IMB). IMB's Piracy Reporting Center recorded 66 incidents in the first quarter of 2018…

White House Adviser says Trump Could Seek Coalition on China Trade

Apr 09, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump may be open to forming an international coalition to grapple with Chinese trade issues, his top economic adviser said on Monday, adding that it remained unclear whether the proposed U.S. tariffs on China would eventually materialize…

Indian Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari to Visit South Korea

Apr 08, 2018

Nitin Gadkari, India's Union Minister of Shipping will be on an official visit to the Republic of Korea (South Korea) from today (9 April 2018). During the 4 day visit, Shri Gadkari will focus on taking forward the bilateral cooperation between India andKorea in shipping…

India Ports Register 4.77% Growth During 2017-18

Apr 06, 2018

The major ports in India have recorded a growth of 4.77 per cent and together handled 679.35 Million Tonnes of cargo during the period April 2017 to March 2018 as against 648.39 Million Tonnes handled during the corresponding period of previous year…

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Nikkiso Delivers Dry Dock Overhaul for LNG Tanker

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CMA CGM Demonstrates Relative Resilience in a Volatile Q3

Baltic Index Ends Seven-Session Gaining Streak

Baltic Index Ends Seven-Session Gaining Streak

Iraq Trucks Oil Exports Overland Amidst Continued Hormuz Disruptions

Iraq Trucks Oil Exports Overland Amidst Continued Hormuz Disruptions

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