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OCEAN Alliance Gains US Approval

Oct 21, 2016

The proposed OCEAN Alliance between several of the world’s largest container shippers has received approval from the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), allowing it to become effective Monday, October 24, 2016. The OCEAN Alliance, comprising COSCO Shipping…

Grain Exporters in Argentina Invest $1.2 Bln in Rosario Hub

Oct 21, 2016

Companies that ship grains from Argentina including Glencore, Cargill, Cofco, and Bunge, will invest some $1.2 billion over three years to improve infrastructure in the main port network of Rosario, the government said on Friday. The largest investment came from Renova…

New Apps Aim to Save Fuel, Accelerate Cargo Flow

Oct 21, 2016

The Northwest Seaport Alliance said it is set to launch two new mobile applications in early November aiming to help speed the flow of containers through port facilities and along local freight corridors, reduce idling-related air emissions and save fuel at the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma…

Mega Yacht Shipped from Lavrion to Dubai

Oct 21, 2016

In early October, cargo vessel MV Rickmers Dalian made a stop-over at the anchorage off Lavrion in Greece to load a mega yacht for shipment to Dubai, where she was discharged on October 19. The shipment of the 50-meter-long, 340-metric-ton…

Senator Ayotte Named 'Champion of Maritime' by AMP

Oct 21, 2016

The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, recognized U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) Thursday with the 2016 Champion of Maritime Award. AMP honored Sen. Ayotte due to her extraordinary support and dedication to the American maritime industry…

MSC Achieves New Certifications

Oct 21, 2016

Following successful recent audits, led by Chief Sustainable Development Officer Dirk Vande Velde, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has now achieved two new ISO certifications. The company is now in receipt of the ISO 9001 2008 standard…

Container Shippers Enhance Asia-Australia Network

Oct 20, 2016

In order to offer shippers a more comprehensive service on Asia-Australia trade, Evergreen Line, OOCL, MOL, 'K' Line and YML are teaming up to offer a new joint North East Asia - Australia Express (NEAX). This weekly service will utilize six ships of between 3…

Transport Minister Visits Liverpool2 Development

Oct 20, 2016

U.K. Transport Minister John Hayes MP visited the Port of Liverpool Thursday, October 20, 2016 to view the final stages of work on phase 1 of the Liverpool2 container terminal ahead of its official opening next month. The visit provided…

Seattle’s Terminal 5 Closer to Becoming ‘Big Ship Ready’

Oct 20, 2016

The Port of Seattle has completed the environmental analysis of Terminal 5 and has prepared the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on the project to modernize the cargo-handling facility in order to serve larger cargo vessels. The proposed upgrades to Terminal 5 are wharf rehabilitation…

Port of Baltimore Secures EPA Clean Diesel Grant

Oct 20, 2016

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $978,302 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant to the Maryland Environmental Services that will be used to upgrade diesel equipment that is used to move cargo at the Port of Baltimore…

South Carolina Ports Report Cargo Growth

Oct 20, 2016

South Carolina Ports Authority reported year-over-year growth during the first quarter of its 2017 fiscal year.  SCPA handled 162,858 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in September. First quarter TEU volumes were up 1.4 percent over the same period last year…

Little Rock Port Authority Reports September Shipping

Oct 20, 2016

Total barge tonnage through the Port of Little Rock in September was 52,000 net tons.  Dock activities have slowed slightly; however they continue to compare favorably to calendar year 2015.  Logistic Services, Inc. has handled 383 barges during the nine months of 2016 year and 578…

Radio Holland Supplies Communications for Weir Complexes

Oct 20, 2016

Radio Holland’s Mission Critical Communications (MCC) department is responsible for the design, supply and commissioning of the communications system for the Nederrijn and Lek weir complex. This complex, consisting of three hydraulic structures…

Management Changes at GAC North America

Oct 20, 2016

GAC North America - Logistics (GNAL) has made two key managerial changes to drive its business.Paul Fardy has been appointed Managing Director, based at the Houston head office, to oversee the further development of GAC’s integrated logistics services throughout North America…

Durban Women Scoop Maritime Awards

Oct 20, 2016

Transnet National Port Authority women flew the flag high at the Women in Transport Awards which took place at the Durban ICC on 18 October 2016.The Women in Transport Awards is a collaborative platform co-located with the African Ports Evolution conference and exhibition…

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