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Egypt Seeks a New Suez Canal Toll System

Oct 25, 2016

Egypt is in talks with global shipping firms to change the way it charges vessels to pass through the Suez Canal, offering discounts for advance payments as it seeks to raise much-needed hard currency from a struggling industry.Denmark's A…

Panama Canal Authority, Peel Ports Form Alliance

Oct 25, 2016

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with major UK ports operator, Peel Ports, who own the Port of Liverpool, as the latter gears up for the formal opening of its Liverpool2 container terminal in early November…

Sagarmala: Revolutionizing Logistics Through Port Led Development

Oct 25, 2016

Sagarmala, the ambitious program for ‘Port-led development’ in the country is all set to change the logistics sector performance by optimizing India’s logistics modal mix. The flagship program by the Ministry of Shipping  will help in reducing…

OCEAN Alliance Gains US Approval

Oct 21, 2016

The proposed OCEAN Alliance between several of the world’s largest container shippers has received approval from the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), allowing it to become effective Monday, October 24, 2016. The OCEAN Alliance, comprising COSCO Shipping…

Senator Ayotte Named 'Champion of Maritime' by AMP

Oct 21, 2016

The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, recognized U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) Thursday with the 2016 Champion of Maritime Award. AMP honored Sen. Ayotte due to her extraordinary support and dedication to the American maritime industry…

Transport Minister Visits Liverpool2 Development

Oct 20, 2016

U.K. Transport Minister John Hayes MP visited the Port of Liverpool Thursday, October 20, 2016 to view the final stages of work on phase 1 of the Liverpool2 container terminal ahead of its official opening next month. The visit provided…

Port of Baltimore Secures EPA Clean Diesel Grant

Oct 20, 2016

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $978,302 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant to the Maryland Environmental Services that will be used to upgrade diesel equipment that is used to move cargo at the Port of Baltimore…

Radio Holland Supplies Communications for Weir Complexes

Oct 20, 2016

Radio Holland’s Mission Critical Communications (MCC) department is responsible for the design, supply and commissioning of the communications system for the Nederrijn and Lek weir complex. This complex, consisting of three hydraulic structures…

European Shipping Week Receives EU Patronage

Oct 18, 2016

European Shipping Week has been granted the European Parliament’s official patronage by its President, Mr Martin Schultz.Commenting on European Shipping Week, Mr Schultz said his institution appreciated the opportunity for open dialogue…

Indiana Maritime Trade Mission Visits Québec

Oct 17, 2016

Indiana Secretary of Commerce Victor Smith, Ports of Indiana CEO Rich Cooper and a group of Indiana leaders are visiting Québec to learn more about how the province is implementing its $9 billion maritime strategy.Québec's Maritime Strategy…

USCG Supports Disaster Response in Les Cayes, Haiti

Oct 15, 2016

The Coast Guard Cutter Thetis supported disaster response efforts Wednesday in Les Cayes, Haiti.Cutter Thetis crewmembers assisted the Royal Netherlands Navy HNLMS Holland crew, Dutch Marines and Red Cross members to load supplies for the…

India to Collaborate with Germany for Intermodal Projects in Ports

Oct 15, 2016

Indian Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari has said that India and Germany are all set to collaborate on projects for improving rail connectivity of Indian ports.  He said the two countries will work together…

SSI: IMO, Member States must Cut GHG Emissions

Oct 13, 2016

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (“SSI”), a pioneering coalition of companies from across the global shipping industry, today set out what it believes are the required immediate actions for creating a framework to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from shipping…

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Plans Remain on Track

Oct 12, 2016

Aberdeen Harbour Board has reinforced its ongoing commitment to expansion plans at Nigg Bay it was announced, but a final decision on the project still awaits the necessary planning consents.  At its October meeting the Board maintained clear support for the project to continue…

New Container Terminal Inaugurated in Iraq

Oct 12, 2016

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) formally opened the first phase of its new greenfield terminal development at its Basra Gateway Terminal in the North Port, Umm Qasr, Iraq. The official inauguration of the new facility…

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Noatum Maritime, Siemens Energy and GPT Team Up for Offshore Renewables

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