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Iran Reportedly Deploys Naval Destroyer to Gulf of Aden

Aug 26, 2019

Iran has deployed a naval destroyer with long-range cruise missile systems to the Gulf of Aden to provide security for Iranian ships travelling through the region, state-run Press TV reported on Monday.The ship will be accompanied by a logistical vessel and a helicopter carrier…

Iran: Oil Sold from Tanker Released by Gibraltar

Aug 26, 2019

Iran has sold the oil from a tanker released by Gibraltar after weeks in the custody of British Royal Marines and the vessel's owner will decide on its next destination, IRIB news agency quoted an Iranian government spokesman as saying on Monday…

Istanbul Cruise Port Galataport to Open Q2 2020

Aug 26, 2019

Galataport, a new cruise ship port in Istanbul, will open in the second quarter of next year after a $1.7 billion investment in the project, the venture's chairman Husnu Akhan said on Monday.He said Galataport, a joint venture by Dogus Group and Bilgili Holding…

OP/ED: The Latest Waterfront Development Hustle

Aug 26, 2019

Where there is the allure of the water, there is no shortage of dreamers, visionaries, hucksters, investors, or salesmen willing to expound on the endless new possibilities.It's a tale as old as time. Which is why some of the oldest land use regulations…

China Cargo Throughput Up 7.7% Amid Trade War

Aug 26, 2019

Amid the US-China trade war, China has recorded 7.9 billion tonnes of cargo output in the first seven month of the year, an increase of 7.7 percent compared to 2018.According to Chinese state news agency, foreign trade cargo throughput amounted to 2…

NSW Ports Launches Sustainability Hub

Aug 26, 2019

Australia's NSW Ports launched its new Sustainability Hub and 2019 Sustainability Plan, detailing its performance across environmental, social, economic and governance measures and outlining its proactive strategy and actions for the next three years…

GeoLOGIC Acquires TOP Analysis

Aug 26, 2019

Canada's geoLOGIC systems announced that it has purchased TOP Analysis, a provider of Canadian thermal oilsands critical information & competitive intelligence through  an easy to use SaaS platform available to all disciplines.'TOP Analysis…

GEA Equips Cruise Ships with Transcritical CO2

Aug 25, 2019

German manufacturer GEA has developed a new, transcritical CO2 technology especially for use on seagoing vessels.GEA signed a contract last year with P&O Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation & PLC, the world's largest commercial cruise ship operator…

China-led Consortium Bids for Cyprus LNG

Aug 25, 2019

The Natural Gas Public Company of Cyprus (DEFA) announced that a Chinese-led consortium has been chosen as the preferred bidder for the construction of a EUR 250 million liquified natural gas (LNG)  import terminal and related infrastructure…

DP World Profits Up 27% in H1 2019

Aug 23, 2019

Dubai International Ports Group (DP World) announced a strong financial results for the first six months of the year ended June 30, 2019 and its profits soared by 27% to US$753.Acquisitions and growth in non-containerized revenue helped revenue climb to $3…

Klaveness' CLEANBU Switch from Wet to Dry Cargo

Aug 23, 2019

Norway-based shipowner Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has undertaken a wet-dry cargo switch, marking a first for one of its CLEANBU combination carriers.The vessel transported a full cargo of petroleum products (CPP) from India to Argentina…

JAXPORT Acheives Record July

Aug 23, 2019

Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) announced that it has achieved its best ever July container volumes, with overall container movements increasing 19% compared to the previous July.More than 116,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (or TEUs…

DNV GL Launches Renewables Certification Ops in U.S.

Aug 23, 2019

With the U.S. offshore wind industry poised for rapid growth, DNV GL has established a Renewables Certification office in Medford, Mass., to meet the growing demands for certification services. While the U.S. is still a generation behind Europe in the exploitation of offshore wind energy resources…

Interview: Todd Fuller, President, Associated Terminals

Aug 23, 2019

Associated Terminals runs an impressive mid-stream cargo handling operation on the Lower Mississippi River, unloading bulk carriers with high-efficiency cranes loading a carousel of barges. Maritime Reporter & Engineering News/MarineLink.com spent some time with Todd Fuller…

Geest in Line for Portsmouth Return

Aug 23, 2019

Eastern Caribbean shipping firm Geest Line is returning to Portsmouth two years after relocating to Dover.The company moved its cargo handling operation to the Kent port due to scheduling difficulties at Portsmouth, which have now been resolved…

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US Freight Industry Hopes for Back-to-School Demand Boost After Tariff Truce

US Freight Industry Hopes for Back-to-School Demand Boost After Tariff Truce

CMA CGM to Redeploy Fleet to Avoid US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

CMA CGM to Redeploy Fleet to Avoid US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Says Houthi-Run TV Outlet

Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Says Houthi-Run TV Outlet

DFDS Reaches 10,000 Sailings in Türkiye

DFDS Reaches 10,000 Sailings in Türkiye

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