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Columbia Container Terminal Orders Tideworks TOS

Feb 05, 2013

Tideworks Technology® announce that Barranquilla Container Terminal chooses its Terminal Operating System (TOS).Barranquilla Container Terminal is a joint venture between SSA International and Sociedad Portuaria del Norte (SNP). The new facility…

ISS Palumbo Opens New UK Offices

Feb 05, 2013

ISS Palumbo has opened new offices in the UK marking the first step in its global expansion plans following its formation as a strategic partnership between Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) and offshore project logistics and freight forwarding specialists…

Dubai's Ports Container Throughput Milestone

Feb 05, 2013

DP World celebrates the 100 millionth container to pass through DP World, UAE Region terminals in ten years.The 100 million TEU record was achieved between January 2003 and January 2013 and covers all container boxes handled in both Mina Rashid and Jebel Ali Port…

Crowley Open New Miami Cold Storage Facility

Feb 04, 2013

Crowley Maritime Corp. & Customized Brokers, its Miami-based Customs brokerage company, open 'Crowley Fresh' facility.Crowley Fresh features multiple humidity and temperature-controlled coolers and is open 24/7 to store and handle perishables arriving from Latin and South America…

Container Insulation: Maersk Uges EU to Act

Feb 04, 2013

Maersk Container Industry calls for tougher enforcement of European environmental legislation regarding reefer containers.'We urge the European Commission to ensure enforcement of existing EU legislation regarding insulation foam in reefer containers…

Greek Seamen’s Union Launches 48 hour Strike

Feb 01, 2013

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a  maritime services provider, is advising of 48 hour strike action in Greece by the Seamen’s Union from 0600 on Thursday 31 January until 0600 on Saturday 2 February 2013. ISS Greece has confirmed that…

Vietnam Opens Deepwater Container Port

Jan 31, 2013

Cai Mep-Thi Vai international port in the coastal southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau inaugurated.The construction of the port, an international gateway, was funded with 12.9 trillion VND (US$ 620-billion) from the Japan International Cooperation…

DOJ: Former Liner President Guilty in Price-Fixing Conspiracy

Jan 31, 2013

Former Executive Convicted for Role in Price-Fixing Conspiracy Involving Coastal Freight Services Between the Continental United States and Puerto Rico. Following a two-week trial, a federal jury in Puerto Rico today convicted a former executive…

Dubai Trade Award for WSS

Jan 30, 2013

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) awarded 'Freight Forwarder of the Year' prize at the Dubai Trade awards ceremony.The awards recognise the achievements of the region’s most active online performers and were attended by representatives from DP…

Steve Hankins Joins Globe Express Services

Jan 29, 2013

Globe Express Services , one of the world’s top 100 global logistics providers with a market presence in over 80 countries, proudly announces that Steve Hankins has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer…

Evergreen to Launch GTM Feeder Service

Jan 28, 2013

Evergreen Line to launch a new container ship feeder service linking Greece, Turkey & Malta (GTM).In addition to meeting regional transportation requirements, the GTM service will connect to Evergreen Line's global service network via the port of Piraeus in Greece…

Griffin Americas Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Jan 28, 2013

Griffin Americas, a division of Griffin Global Group, a  marine and offshore travel specialist, has announced  the appointment of Judy “J.P.” Peplinski as Chief Executive Officer.  J.P. will assume this position for all of North and South America operations for Griffin Global Group…

Great Lakes Crude Oil Shipping Feasibility Study

Jan 26, 2013

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. Announces Feasibility Study for Crude Oil Shipping. Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: CLMT) ('Calumet') announced it will explore the feasibility of building and operating a crude oil loading dock on Lake Superior…

GAC Pindar Deliver Large US-built Motorboat to NZ

Jan 24, 2013

GAC Pindar in J/V with global freight forwarder TNL International, deliver a 7.6 mt Stamas boat from Georgia USA to Aukland, New Zealand.The privately owned motorboat, which is 3.93 metres high and 12.58 metres long overall, was handled with care for its 15…

Maersk Closes South Sea Island Service

Jan 23, 2013

Maersk Line announce that the ‘Tahiti Express’ service to/from French Polynesia will close down at end of April 2013.The last vessel sailing on the Tahiti service is the BC San Francisco, 1317, expected to depart (ETD) from Auckland (New Zealand)…

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South Africa's Transnet Agrees Equipment Deal with Liebherr

South Africa's Transnet Agrees Equipment Deal with Liebherr

Port of Long Beach Orders Two Ship-to-Shore Cranes

Port of Long Beach Orders Two Ship-to-Shore Cranes

MELTRIC Introduces the P66 Industrial Plug and Receptacle

MELTRIC Introduces the P66 Industrial Plug and Receptacle

Port Houston Maintains Steady Growth in Q3

Port Houston Maintains Steady Growth in Q3

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