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Singapore Container Terminal S$3.5-billion Expansion

Oct 02, 2012

SA Singapore Terminals (PSA) invests in infrastructure & the latest port technology to develop Phases 3 and 4 of its Pasir Panjang Terminal (PPT). PPT Phases 3 and 4 will feature an automated container yard equipped with proprietary intelligent planning and operation systems…

New Bermuda Islands Paper and Digital Charts

Oct 01, 2012

Now Available from nv-chartsCruising sailors visiting Bermuda now have a new, up-to-date, remarkably detailed set of charts for the islands in both paper and digital format, exclusively from nv-charts, a global supplier of precision charting products for mariners…

ClassNK Establishes its 100th Overseas Survey Office

Oct 01, 2012

ClassNK Chairman and President Noboru Ueda has announced that on 1 October 2012, 3 new overseas survey offices have opened, bringing the total number of ClassNK’s overseas survey offices over the milestone of a 100 locations.Newly established…

INTTRA Introduce Enhanced Multi-Carrier Ocean Schedule Software

Sep 28, 2012

INTTRA announce major enhancements to OceanSchedules, the ocean shipping industry’s comprehensive multi-carrier scheduling solution. With this release, INTTRA customers can now access and evaluate over 7 million global vessel schedules from…

TSMS Transition Program Debuts at SUNY Towing Forum

Sep 27, 2012

Baker, Lyman & Co. will offer UTV operators a unique opportunity to review the TSMS Transition Program though an hour long interactive presentation during the October 17, 2012 Towing Forum at SUNY Maritime. TSMS, or Towing Safety Management System…

Heavy-Lift Cargo Training on Offer

Sep 27, 2012

Proven Logistics Solutions' Breakbulk Americas Heavy-Lift Technical Workshop 'Planning Your Heavy-Lift Transport'
 invites participants.Transportation of Heavy-Lift items ranks among the most challenging and complex services in logistics and is handled by specialized companies and individuals…

Dockers Fire Warning Shot Across Europe's Bows

Sep 26, 2012

Dockers meeting at the ITF Maritime Roundtable in Casablanca issue 'Port Package Three' warning.Leaders of dockers’ unions affiliated to the ETF (European Transport’ Workers’ Federation and the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation)…

WISTA Conference Focuses on Shipping’s Challenges

Sep 26, 2012

Women’s Sea Congress Looks at the FutureThe Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) conference program scheduled to be held in Paris October 3-5 will focus on issues facing shipping today.  In addition to hosting its annual meeting and conference…

C.H. Robinson Worldwide to Acquire Phoenix International

Sep 25, 2012

C.H. Robinson Worldwide to acquire Phoenix International for $571.5 million in cash & about $63.5 million in newly-issued C.H. Robinson stock.Founded in 1905, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., is a global provider of multimodal transportation services and logistics solutions…

Troy Container Line Partners with Spain's International Forwarding

Sep 25, 2012

Troy Container Line, one the world’s largest American-owned NVOCCs, announce a new partnership with International Forwarding S.L. (IFS) of Spain. Founded in 1984 as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) Troy has become one of the largest companies in its industry…

Daily Maersk Customers Save Money

Sep 24, 2012

42% of Maersk Line’s customers on the flagship “Daily Maersk” product between Asia and Northern Europe report direct savings on logistics costs. 
In 2011, Maersk Line launched Daily Maersk, providing customers with a ‘conveyor belt’ service between selected ports in Asia and Northern Europe…

US East Coast Labor Contract Agreement Deadline Extended

Sep 21, 2012

Statement issued by Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) extends bargaining agreement period to 29, Dec. 2012.In full the statement by FMCS Director George H. Cohen on United States Maritime Alliance and International Longshoremen's…

Feds: USMA & ILA Agree to 90-day CBA Extension

Sep 20, 2012

Statement by FMCS Director George H. Cohen on United States Maritime Alliance and International Longshoremen's Association Labor Negotiations:I am pleased to announce that at the close of today's productive negotiation session, in which progress was made on several important subjects…

AAPA Chief Weighs in on WRDA

Sep 20, 2012

AAPA Chairman Testifies Before Senate Committee on Water Resources Development Act; Testimony emphasizes importance of investment in waterside infrastructure. Jerry Bridges, the American Association of Port Authorities’ Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority…

Drewry Launches Maritime Equity Research brand

Sep 19, 2012

Drewry launches new equity research business with DP World investment report. Drewry, the renowned maritime research and advisory firm, announces the launch of a new brand, Drewry Maritime Equity Research, to further expand its portfolio of specialist products and services…

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Stena Line welcomes Stena Futura onto Belfast-Heysham route

Stena Line welcomes Stena Futura onto Belfast-Heysham route

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Eyes Acquisition of US Shipyard

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Eyes Acquisition of US Shipyard

ASEAN Looks to Deepen Trade Ties with China

ASEAN Looks to Deepen Trade Ties with China

UK’s First Electric Shipping Routes Set to Slash Irish Sea Emissions

UK’s First Electric Shipping Routes Set to Slash Irish Sea Emissions

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