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Blacklisted Tanker Returns to Libya's Zawiya Port

May 01, 2016

A tanker that Libya's rival eastern government had been using to try to export oil in defiance of the Western-backed administration in Tripoli returned to the country on Saturday, after it was blacklisted by the United Nations, the state oil company said…

Lerwick Harbor sees Seasonal Boost

May 01, 2016

The opening of the offshore season in northern waters has seen specialist oil industry vessels return to Lerwick Harbor during April to support subsea development projects. This month has also brought the first cruise ship of the year to the…

Holland America Line Kicks off Seattle's Record Cruise Season

Apr 30, 2016

The Port of Seattle begins the 2016 cruise season welcoming the first ship call, Holland America Cruise Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam. Larger vessels and more cruises will make this the biggest cruise season ever with nearly one million revenue passengers…

Pacific Nations Take a Stand on Shipping Emissions

Apr 29, 2016

On Earth Day, Pacific leaders queued among 175 countries to sign the Paris Agreement in New York. Earlier that day in London, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)’s sister UN specialized agency…

ICS Criticises 'Prestige’ Judgement by Spanish Court

Apr 29, 2016

At a meeting of the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPCF) this week, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has strongly criticised the judgement of the Spanish Supreme Court in the ‘Prestige’ Case.  This judgement (in January 2016…

WILCO Logistics Bags Townsville Port Safety Works

Apr 29, 2016

WILCO Logistics Pty Ltd has been announced as the successful bid contractor on Breakwater safety works at the Port of Townsville. Minister for Ports Mark Bailey said the overall $1.5 million project will improve navigational safety at the Townsville Port by widening the entrance to the harbour…

Fincantieri Delivers Carnival Vista

Apr 29, 2016

Carnival Vista, the new flagship of the fleet of Carnival Cruise Line, brand of the Carnival Group, was delivered today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone.The ship was presented yesterday evening during a ceremony which was attended…

ANZAC Class Frigate Sustainment Deal Signed

Apr 29, 2016

The Turnbull Government has signed a long-term contract for the sustainment of ANZAC Class Frigates centred in Western Australia. The strategic partnership between BAE Systems Australia Defence Pty Limited, Saab Australia Pty Ltd, Naval…

Singapore Revokes Two Bunker Licenses

Apr 29, 2016

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) have revoked two bunker suppliers' license to operate in the world's top bunker port.  The two companies have, according to the authority, violated the terms and conditions for bunker activities in the port…

EU Adopts New Arctic Policy

Apr 28, 2016

The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission have adopted a policy proposal that will guide the actions of the European Union in the Arctic region. The European Union will step up its existing…

WCI's Toohey Applauds WRDA 2016 Bill

Apr 28, 2016

Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) President/CEO Michael J. Toohey issued a statement regarding today’s mark-up and passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2016 by the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee:  “We thank…

Gulf of Guinea Piracy a ‘Deep Concern’ -UN Security Council

Apr 28, 2016

Rising crime in Gulf of Guinea contrasted with declining East Coast pirates; Presidential statement condemns murders, kidnappings, hostage-taking, as UN Security Council expresses deep concern over piracy The United Nations Security Council…

POSCO Production at Indiana Ports to start in 2017

Apr 28, 2016

Officials from POSCO, the Ports of Indiana and community leaders gathered to break ground today on POSCO's new wire rod processing center at the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville.POSCO is a multinational company headquartered in Pohang, South Korea…

DP World Volume Up 3.7%

Apr 28, 2016

DP World Limited today held its Annual General Meeting for the year ended 31 December 2015.  DP World Chairman, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, made the following statement regarding operational performance in the first quarter of 2016. “DP World Limited handled 15…

Dassault Systèmes Congratulates Oz Naval Deal

Apr 28, 2016

Dassault Systèmes Congratulated DCNS and Australian Government on the historic naval Defense Collaboration                     France-based DCNS has been selected by the Commonwealth of Australia as its preferred partner for the design of the 12 future submarines…

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US Container Imports Fall 3.2% in April, Descartes Reports

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