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Transport Firms Reviewing UK-registered Ships Ahead of Brexit

Jan 30, 2019

Sweden’s Stena and Bermuda-registered Stolt-Nielsen are reviewing their UK-registered ships ahead of Britain’s departure from the European Union, the two leading transport companies told Reuters separately on Wednesday.'In the light of the Brexit…

Optimarin Sees Early Order Surge in 2019

Jan 30, 2019

In the quarter of a century since its formation in 1994, ballast water treatment (BWT) specialist Optimarin has never experienced a year quite like 2018.The Norwegian headquartered firm has revealed that the previous 12 months saw it sell more than 100 systems and achieve record revenues…

Crowley Logistics Announces Organizational Changes

Jan 30, 2019

To continue providing customers with industry-leading integrated supply chain solutions, Crowley Logistics has announced several personnel moves that further position the company for exceptional customer service and growth.Patrick Collins has been promoted to vice president of terminal operations…

Chesapeake Technology Opens East Coast Office

Jan 30, 2019

Chesapeake Technology Inc. hired GM Harold Orlinsky and opened an office on the East Coast. The office is located at 396 South Main Street, Cheshire CT 06410. This new base of operations will make it easier to visit key suppliers and customers and to provide sales coverage in more time zones…

Ecoslops and Suez Canal Economic Zone Ink Second Agreement

Jan 30, 2019

Ecoslops, the producer of recycled marine fuels from oil residues, and Suez Canal Economic Zone signed a new agreement, further to the signature of an agreement for a detailed feasibility study in January 2018.A press release said that the firms…

TTS Group Bags Hurtigruten Contract

Jan 30, 2019

Norway-based TTS Group ASA, a global provider of handling solutions and access systems and services for the marine and offshore industries, has been awarded a contract for sideloading systems for Norway-based expedition cruise operator Hurtigruten…

Klaveness Container Ship Completes World's First 'Digital Survey'

Jan 29, 2019

Norwegian shipping company Klaveness Ship Management has announced that it has performed what it believes to be the world’s first ‘digital survey’, carried out on board the container vessel MV Bardu in conjunction with classification society DNV GL…

DFDS and Port of Felixstowe Boost Ro-Ro Capacity

Jan 29, 2019

United Kingdom's Port of Felixstowe and Danish ferry operator, DFDS, have agreed to increase roll-on/roll-off (ro/ro) capacity at the UK port by over 40%.The decision has come about after investment in a new linkspan, tractor units and additional trailer parking facilities…

Port of Amsterdam Launches Cybersecurity Programme

Jan 29, 2019

Port of Amsterdam has launched a Cybersecurity Programme to increase the port community's digital resilience.A press release from the port has explained the rationale behind the launch: 'The Netherlands is one of the world's top three countries affected by cyber attacks…

GB Railfreight Launches New Intermodal Service from Felixstowe Port

Jan 29, 2019

The rail freight company in the United Kingdom, GB Railfreight has launched a new intermodal rail freight service connecting the Port of Felixstowe with the Birch Coppice terminal in the Midlands.The first locomotive on the service left Birch…

Kongstein, Green Shipping Join Force for US Offshore Wind Market

Jan 29, 2019

Kongstein, the European service provider focused at offshore engineering and maritime logistics, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with U.S.-based Green Shipping Line to provide a complete offshore wind farm supply solution in the United States…

New Generation of Diesel Power Delivers Cargo, Cleanly to CA Ports

Jan 29, 2019

Latest-generation Diesel Technologies Deliver More than 80 Percent Emission Reductions in the Port Environment. California’s largest ports, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (LA/LB), are busier than ever AND achieving ambitious clean air goals…

Savannah's TEU count grows 7.5 percent in 2018

Jan 29, 2019

As infrastructure expands to handle new business, the Port of Savannah moved more than 350,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units in December. Nine of the Georgia Ports Authority's 10 busiest months were in 2018. The Port of Savannah moved 4…

Boreas Maritime Moves HQ

Jan 29, 2019

Boreas Maritime, a full-service crewing agency based in the Netherlands, moved its headquarters into a new, own building in Arkel, the Netherlands. Since the company’s start-up in 2017, Boreas Maritime has experienced rapid growth, with offices in the Netherlands…

AAPA: US Ports Need $4B for Security

Jan 28, 2019

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)  identified nearly $4 billion in crucial port and supply chain security needs over the next 10 years.That funding level is what’s needed to maintain and upgrade America’s port facilities and…

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Port Tampa Bay Receives $10m Federal Investment to Strengthen Supply Chain, Regional Economy

Port Tampa Bay Receives $10m Federal Investment to Strengthen Supply Chain, Regional Economy

Crude Oil Loadings Continue at Yanbu Port Despite Pipeline Attack

Crude Oil Loadings Continue at Yanbu Port Despite Pipeline Attack

SeaPort Manatee’s John D. Glass Jr. Promoted to Director of Engineering and Construction

SeaPort Manatee’s John D. Glass Jr. Promoted to Director of Engineering and Construction

Grieg Maritime Group to Install Jet Sails on Fleet

Grieg Maritime Group to Install Jet Sails on Fleet

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