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Cargo Container Security Alliance Formed

Sep 16, 2014

SC-integrity, Inc. (LoJack SCI) and Contguard Ltd. announced a strategic alliance designed to provide their customers with security and real-time visibility of supply chain assets and cargo on a global basis.LoJack SCI will exclusively offer…

CMA CGM Awarded for CSR Performance

Sep 15, 2014

The results of the evaluation of the Group in terms of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) have just been published by EcoVadis, a rating agency specialized in CSR that is evaluating more than 100 multinational groups in the framework of their Sustainable Procurement policies…

Sharp Slowdown in China Industrial Activity

Sep 15, 2014

The slowdown in Chinese industrial production growth ads to the existing concerns that China is going through challenging times, as Beijing aims for a soft landing and a transition of the economy, BIMCO reported, adding that the demand for dry…

Delta "T" Moves Into Latin America

Sep 15, 2014

Already the United States agent for the Cranston Eagle line of marine off-load hooks, Delta 'T' Systems is expanding its territory to now include all of Latin America. In conjunction with its engineering-based sister company, DPSS, Inc., Delta 'T' Systems provides sales…

ProSep Appoints McPherson for Middle East

Sep 15, 2014

Houston headquartered oil, gas and water treatment specialist, ProSep has appointed a General Manger for the Middle East as it plans for significant growth in the region.Ryan McPherson joins the company from the Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF)…

US Imports Above Average as Port Contract Talks Continue

Sep 15, 2014

Retailers concerned by the lack of a West Coast longshoremen’s contract will continue to bring merchandise into the country at above-average levels this month but volume will drop from the record set in August, according to the monthly Global…

essDOCS Opens Americas Headquarters

Sep 12, 2014

U.S. East Coast office to serve customers in the Americas; set to advance company’s wider global eDoc adoption strategyProvider of shipping & trade eDocs solutions essDOCS announced its expansion to the U.S. with the opening of a regional Americas headquarters office in Hoboken…

FMC Public Forum on US Port Congestion

Sep 12, 2014

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Mario Cordero will hold a forum titled, 'U.S. Port Congestion: Examining Causes, Impact on Stakeholders, and Exploring Possible Solutions' on Monday, September 15, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in…

GAC Pindar to Add Quality to Volvo Ocean Race

Sep 11, 2014

With just one month to go to the start of the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, GAC Pindar is in the thick of ensuring the provision of a seamless logistics support package for the 12th edition of the race that has been nicknamed the 'Everest of Sailing'…

Rickmers-Linie Supports Low Sulphur Regime, Expects Cost Hike

Sep 10, 2014

Rickmers-Linie has declared its support for the introduction of stricter sulphur regulations but expects that it will inevitably lead to an increase in the cost of marine fuels.“While shipping is already the most environmentally friendly mode of transport…

US Approves LNG Exports from Sempra, Carib Energy Projects

Sep 10, 2014

The U.S. Energy Department on Wednesday approved liquefied natural gas exports from two projects, as lawmakers pressed the administration to move quickly to clear a backlog of applications to ship gas abroad.Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG facility…

Port of Lake Charles Terminal Expansion Gains $10m

Sep 09, 2014

Sen. Landrieu Announces $10m for Port of Lake Charles Terminal ExpansionU.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., a Senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a $10 million grant for the Port of Lake Charles through…

CMA CGM Enters Agreements with CSCL, UASC

Sep 09, 2014

The CMA CGM Group announced the signature of three major agreements on the biggest worldwide maritime trades with China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) and United Arab Shipping Company (UASC).Under the name of Ocean Three, the agreements…

Brambles Acquires Ferguson Group

Sep 09, 2014

The Ferguson Group announces that it has been acquired by Brambles Limited for an enterprise value of £320 million.Brambles Limited is a supply-chain logistics company operating in more than 50 countries, primarily through the CHEP and IFCO brands…

Public Forum to Address US Port Congestion

Sep 08, 2014

Examining Causes, Impact on Stakeholders and Exploring Possible SolutionsFederal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle will host a forum regarding U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Northeast port congestion on October 1, 2014 at the World Trade Center in Baltimore's Inner Harbor…

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BIMCO, ICS Report Warns of Possible Shortage of STCW Certified Officers

BIMCO, ICS Report Warns of Possible Shortage of STCW Certified Officers

France to Export Four Barley Cargoes to China

France to Export Four Barley Cargoes to China

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Receives Order for Ammonia Fuel Handling System

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Receives Order for Ammonia Fuel Handling System

Cavotec Inks Southern California Shore Power Order

Cavotec Inks Southern California Shore Power Order

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