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Canadian Maritime Link Cable Project

Jan 17, 2013

Maritime Link, is an electrical transmission project to link the island of Newfoundland with Nova Scotia for the first time. NSP Maritime Link Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emera Newfoundland and Labrador Holdings Inc. and an affiliate of Nova Scotia Power…

UK & Australia to Explore Mutual Warship Design

Jan 17, 2013

A new treaty formalizes defence co-opertation between the UK and Australia, parties agree to consider mutual frigate design.The recently signed treaty in Perth sees the two countries working together in areas such as cyber security, defence reform…

ABF Logistical Chain Now Includes S. America

Jan 17, 2013

Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru & Uruguay are now included in the expanding ocean transport portfolio of ABF.'With an established presence in Europe, China, India and Southeast Asia countries, South America is a natural extension of our global coverage…

Rig Fleet Status, Contract Update, from Transocean

Jan 17, 2013

Transocean's current status & contract information for the company's entire fleet of offshore drilling rigs. The value of new contracts or extensions since the December 17, 2012 fleet update summary is approximately $235 million.Estimated 2012 out of service time decreased by a net 15 days…

New Tampa Bay Cargo Shipment Service

Jan 17, 2013

Naviera Master Line selects Port Manatee for new container & breakbulk service to Caribbean, Central & South American destinations.Expected to commence with a sailing from Port Manatee Mar. 8, 2013, Naviera Master Line, a division of Miami-based Master Line Shipping Company…

Drilling Activity Resurgance on UK Continental Shelf

Jan 17, 2013

Increased UK drilling and deal activity leads the way back to health in North West Europe says new report.A broader range of tax allowances and a sustained high oil price boosted drilling activity on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) by one third in 2012…

New President, Naval Business, at Rolls-Royce

Jan 17, 2013

Rolls-Royce appoints Don Roussinos as President Naval - Marine, succeeding Andy Marsh.Don, who holds a Bachelors of Science in Electronic Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology and a Master of Management from Cambridge College…

Port Everglades' New Intermodal Project

Jan 17, 2013

Governor Scott breaks ground on Port Everglades' intermodal container transfer facility.The new facility will combine an on-port international and domestic cargo rail facility. Florida East Coast Railway is investing $53 million to build and will operate the ICTF…

Great Lakes Shipyard Winter Season Contracts

Jan 17, 2013

Great Lakes Shipyard contracted by Interlake Steamship Company to perform winter work services on two vessels.Two more vessels have arrived: Interlake Steamship vessels, the ATB Dorothy Ann and the Pathfinder, are in Cleveland and  docked at Great Lakes Shipyard's facility…

Talks to Avert US Port Strikes Continue

Jan 17, 2013

Update on United States Maritime Alliance and International Longshoremen's Association labor contract negotiations.Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director George H. Cohen issued the following statement on the labor negotiations…

IMO Bodies Urge Continued Anti-piracy Measures

Jan 17, 2013

IMO and shipping industry bodies urge continued application of anti-piracy measures despite decrease in pirate attacks.The International Maritime Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)…

Rolls-Royce Deliver USV/RHIB Launch & Recovery System

Jan 17, 2013

Rolls-Royce supply two launch & recovery systems for unmanned surface vehicles (USV) & manned Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) to an international navy.These systems have been retrofitted aboard frigates and utilize a custom articulating davit with a telescopic boom…

Philip Maguire Appointed V-P Wärtsilä Quality

Jan 17, 2013

Wärtsilä’s group-wide quality programme and the quality organisation will become Mr. Maguire's responsibility from 1, Feb 2013.Mr Philip Maguire, BSc (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, will be a member of the Wärtsilä PowerTech management team and report to Lars Hellberg…

Teledyne RDI’s biennial ADCPs in Action (AiA) 2013 Users’ Conference

Jan 17, 2013

Save the date!  Teledyne RD Instruments will host itsbiennial ADCPs in Action Users’ Conference in San Diego, September 29 – October 2, 2013.  Once again, this conference will be a blend of global customer presentations detailing their innovative…

Statoil: In Amenas situation update

Jan 17, 2013

Algerian authorities carried out a military operation today against the hostage takers at the In Amenas plant. Statoil confirmed yesterday that five of its 17 employees were safe. Today an additional three Algerian employees are also confirmed to be safe…

Logistics News

US Imposes Additional 25% Tariff on Indian Goods

US Imposes Additional 25% Tariff on Indian Goods

Russia to Increase Oil Exports After Drone Strikes Shut Refineries

Russia to Increase Oil Exports After Drone Strikes Shut Refineries

Port of Richmond Issues Request for Proposals for Historic General Warehouse

Port of Richmond Issues Request for Proposals for Historic General Warehouse

Expeditors Shares Q2 Results Above Estimates Helped by Higher Freight Volumes

Expeditors Shares Q2 Results Above Estimates Helped by Higher Freight Volumes

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