Well Abandoment in the Spotlight at ICoTA EventThe challenges facing well abandonment in a mature province will be the focus of the latest lunch and learn session hosted by leading oil and gas industry body ICoTA European Chapter in Aberdeen on Tuesday…
Søren Skou, CEO of container shipping giant Maersk Line is keynote speaker at the 4th Cool Logistics Global conference, 24-26 September in Antwerp, Belgium.Mr. Skou will outline Maersk’s position on the critical actions now needed to sustain the future of global refrigerated transport…
APM Terminals is entering the Russian market in a strategic partnership with the leading Russian transportation group, N-Trans. By acquiring 37.5 pct. of the public company Global Ports, APM Terminals becomes an equal controlling partner in the leading operator of container terminals in Russia…
Construction of Van Phong International Transshipment Port has ceased, opening door to investors says economic zone official.The $3.6 billion transshipment port, fully funded by the debt-laden Vietnam National Shipping Lines , or Vinalines…
C.H. Robinson Worldwide has agreed to acquire Apreo Logistics S.A. (“Apreo”), a leading freight forwarder based in Warsaw, Poland.Founded in June of 2007, Apreo provides truckload services including dry van and temperature controlled and liquid and dry bulk capabilities…
New Marina South Wharves lighter terminal opened in the Port of Singapore.Developed by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) at a cost of $16 million, MSW will complement the existing lighter terminal at Penjuru. MSW will be particularly…
Matson Inc. wins 2012 CIO 100 award from CIO magazine for exemplified operational & strategic IT performance .Ocean transportation and logistics company Matson wins the award a second time for its multi-year IT initiative, known as miLogistx…
Faster container import growth forecasted for remainer of 2012 in Journal of Commerce/PIERS market survey.U.S. containerized imports surged 9.7 percent in July from a year earlier, to 1,562,235 twenty-foot-equivalent units, on strong growth in auto parts and furniture…
All Asian shippers wil have to pay higher freight charges to European container ship operators from September 2012.From September 1, Denmark-based Maersk, the world's largest container line, will implement a general freight increase of 250 U…
Possible ports shutdown at the end of September to be addressed at upcoming Inland Port Logistics Conference informs UBM Global Trade.Current longshore labor negotiations are a hot issue being closely followed by the shipping industry in the U…
The National Retail Federation (NRF) say they will have to divert cargo elsewhere in a matter of days unless stand-off ends.“We understand and recognize that there are tough issues that need to be resolved,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said…
Breakbulk's first Africa conference discusses challenges, opportunities in moving breakbuld & heavy-lift cargo in & out of Africa.South Africa's national transport company is planning infrastructure improvements that will move cargo from highways to rail…
Southampton's role as a UK regional gateway confirmed by arrival of two 13,000 teu container carriers at the same time.Southampton’s strategic role as a regional gateway for the new generation of ultra-large container ships (ULCS) was reinforced…
Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announce its recognition by three trade publications.Pilot Freight Services, Inc. is a full-service transportation and logistics provider with over 75…
Damco announce continued good progress moving into the second half of 2012 despite tough conditions in the global freight markets.Damco is part of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, and specializes in customised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions…
