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…
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…
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…
The EU directive on reporting formalities for seagoing ships is being successfully implemented in the Belgian ports.As of June 2015 all reporting between ships and authorities throughout the EU must be done electronically in a harmonised way…
WGMA says Lyngso’s retirement effective October 1, 2014. Born and raised in Denmark and finishing his shipping education including maritime law studies in 1972, Niels Lyngso has been a longtime stalwart for WGMA. Arriving in the United States in 1972 as a management trainee for Olsen & Ugelstad…
Horizon Lines, Inc. has announced that the Board of Directors has elected Interim President and Chief Executive Officer Steven L. Rubin to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer on a non-interim basis effective September 1, 2014. Rubin…
Hiab, part of Cargotec, helps companies achieve maximum performance out of every pickup and delivery with its MULTILIFT hooklifts. In May 2014, the second MULTILIFT XR26Z was delivered to Haulaway in Australia. The Victorian waste and…
Leaders of the new coalition say they are fighting for the survival of the Canadian Maritime Industry, and explained their significant worries concerning the Canadian-European Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) and the lack of transparency that government has had when making this deal…
Automotive shipping and logistics provider Giga Maritime Group (GMG) has announced plans to invest in new IT infrastructure, the expansion and replacement of fleets, assets and vehicles as well as developing new car terminals, in an effort to…
With it's 20th Anniversary on the horizon, Triton Overseas Transport, a non-vessel operating common carrier and international freight service provider, announced its progression as Triton Global, Inc. The new business title better portrays…
Harsema-Mensonides Takes New Role at BraemarBraemar Engineering announced the appointment of Alex Harsema-Mensonides as Director of Marine Business Development, effective from September 1, 2014.Harsema-Mensonides joins Braemar Engineering with a wealth of experience…
Troy Container Line Ltd., one of the largest American-owned NVOCCs, today announced the appointment of Jason Dao as sales representative. Based in the company’s Red Bank, N.J. office, Dao has been charged with further expanding Troy Container…
Trailer Bridge, Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida has commenced work on a significant building modernization project at its corporate headquarters located on New Berlin Road; the two story office building will undergo interior improvements to the…
Chevron has signed agreements with the fuel products distribution and lubricants company of Turkey, Petrol Ofisi in Istanbul, that will result in improved supplies of marine lubricants to ship operators and managers operating in Turkey. This alliance covers production…
California lawmakers on Friday passed legislation requiring railroad companies to tell emergency officials when crude oil trains will chug through the state.The bill would require railroads to notify the state's Office of Emergency Services…
