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India's Maritime Growth Fueled by Foreign Companies

Jan 09, 2014

Foreign players continue to dominate several segments of the Indian maritime industry: from salvage to dredging, chartering to ship management and ship manning, to name but a few. And the list of foreign firms setting up shop in India is growing…

Workshop to Cover Infrastructure Development Challenges

Jan 07, 2014

Sponsored by the American Association of Port Authorities and hosted by the Unified Port of San Diego, a workshop examining port-related economic development programs, analyzing solutions to development/funding challenges and quantifying results will be held Feb…

New York Shipping Conference Adds Speakers

Jan 07, 2014

Examining areas of change and growth in shipping is the focus of the 20th annual Hellenic-American and Norwegian-American Chambers of Commerce conference, often called the New York Shipping Conference.  Entitled “Today’s Vision- Tomorrow’s Reality”…

ACP Issues Statement on Ongoing Canal Expansion

Jan 07, 2014

ACP reaffirms it's commitment to the 'Expansion Program' in a prepared statement, addressing recent turmoil with construction contractor.The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) reaffirms its commitment to the international maritime community and…

2013 DOT Year in Review: MARAD Sounds Off

Jan 06, 2014

The U.S. Maritime Administrator weighs in on 2013 and the road ahead ... Here at the Maritime Administration (MARAD), we continue working tirelessly to improve our marine transportation system with innovative projects across the country…

White House Releases National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan

Jan 03, 2014

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan emphasizes the importance of maritime security in the global supply chain.Hayden said recently in a prepard statement, 'The White House has released the National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan…

Improper Cargo Loading, Limitation of Liability Tutorial Podcast

Jan 03, 2014

Insurance services specialists A.M. Best Co. has released the latest installment of the Insurance Law Podcast, a series that examines timely insurance issues from an attorney’s point of view.This episode features attorney Daniel Raab from the law firm of Daniel W…

2013 DOT Year in Review: Saint Lawrence Seaway

Jan 02, 2014

On the Saint Lawrence Seaway, the binational waterway we operate in partnership with Canada, the end of the calendar year also means the end of the navigation season. And 2013 was another busy year on the Seaway.In fact, activity at our Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation in Massena…

Panama Canal Commemorates 14 Years Under Panamanian Administration

Dec 30, 2013

On the countdown to its centennial in 2014, the Panama Canal celebrates 14 years under Panamanian administration, characterized by its enhanced service to world maritime trade. 'The Panama Canal has strengthened its role in international trade…

Metzger Appointed Managing Director at Geodis Logistics

Dec 19, 2013

Andrea Metzger has been appointed Managing Director of Geodis Logistics Northern Europe, an entity grouping the logistics activities of Geodis in Belgium, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands.Andrea Metzger is a graduate of European Business School…

Survey: Shipping Confidence at Three-Year High

Dec 18, 2013

Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry rose to their highest level for more than three years over the three-month period to November 2013, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens…

Sea Star Line, TOTE Leadership Changes

Dec 12, 2013

Effective January 1, 2014, Sea Star Line (SSL) President Peter Keller will become Executive Vice President of Sea Star Line’s parent company, TOTE, Inc.  In this new capacity he will assist in the oversight of both TOTE Shipholdings and the TOTE Maritime Division…

Louisiana Cargo Transfer Terminal Approved

Dec 12, 2013

Approval clears way to create nation’s largest deepwater containerized cargo transfer terminal, enhancing U.S. competitiveness as Panama Canal expands. Transshipment facility off Louisiana coast intended to improve America’s strained shipping infrastructure…

Charleston Freight Station Adds Intermodal Logistics Coordinator

Dec 12, 2013

Charleston Freight Station, a freight logistics company that has provided container freight station services for the Port of Charleston’s customers since 1995, has hired Kate Brady as logistics coordinator.Brady will be responsible for intermodal supply chain logistics…

Panama Canal Expansion Should Slice US Grain Freight Rate

Dec 11, 2013

Upon completion of the expansion of the Panama Canal, the cost to transport grain from the U.S. corn belt to Asia will drop by an estimated 12%, thus increasing the cost competitiveness of the U.S. as a grain exporter to Asia, Rabobank forecasts…

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US Container Imports Might See July Peak

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Lloyd’s Register Expands Advisory Services to Meet Complexity of Ports Sector

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Uncle Sam is Watching: Package Trackers Aim to Sniff Out Chip Smugglers

Baltic Index Tumbles as Big Ship Rates Fall

Baltic Index Tumbles as Big Ship Rates Fall

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