Government Update News

 

Downturns in Chinese Shipping Industry

Jul 02, 2009

Though it has sustained economic growth for the past ten years, China’s shipbuilding industry suffered in 2008. The nation contracted 48.3% fewer ships in the first half of the year as compared to 2007. Carrying capacity was down by about 45%…

House Passes NDAA with Cummings Amendment

Jun 29, 2009

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, joined his colleagues in a vote of 389-22 to approve the National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 2647, which included a Cummings…

Logistics News

AIIB to Lend $300m to Expand Philippines Port Connectivity

AIIB to Lend $300m to Expand Philippines Port Connectivity

Survey Finds U.S. Ports Face $6.7 Billion Cargo Equipment Investment Needed

Survey Finds U.S. Ports Face $6.7 Billion Cargo Equipment Investment Needed

Lloyd’s Register Launches LXF Consortium to Standardize Container Stowage Data

Lloyd’s Register Launches LXF Consortium to Standardize Container Stowage Data

Fujairah Terminals Signs Land Lease Agreements to Expand Regional Connectivity, Commercial Opportunities

Fujairah Terminals Signs Land Lease Agreements to Expand Regional Connectivity, Commercial Opportunities

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News

China announces plans to buy 200 Boeing Jets and asks for an extension of the US tariff truce
Qatar Airways rebuilds global network following Iran War Profits
Special Report-Iran consolidates control of Hormuz through island checkpoints and diplomatic deals, as well as sometimes 'fees.'