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SHIPPINGInsight Fleet Optimization Conference Update

Sep 12, 2012

Early Bird Pricing Extended for SHIPPINGInsight Fleet Optimization Conference; More than 30 Industry Experts to Address Challenges and Solutions for Reducing Costs and Enhancing Efficiency in Ship Operations. The organizers of the SHIPPINGInsight 2012 Fleet Optimization Conference in Stamford…

ASCE to Release New Report Detailing Trade Impacts

Sep 12, 2012

ASCE to Release New Report Detailing Trade Impacts of Failing to Invest in America’s Seaports/Inland Waterways. Engineers, International Trade and Ports Experts to Outline Modernization Needs; Opportunities for Job CreationThe nation’s seaports…

Aberdeen Port Study Underway

Sep 12, 2012

Aberdeen Harbor Engages in Study into Potential Port Expansion.Aberdeen Harbour Board has commenced a major feasibility study into the potential expansion of facilities at the port. Continued growth in traffic and cargos, as well as an increase in the size of the vessels has prompted the study…

Well Abandoment in the Spotlight at ICoTA Event

Sep 11, 2012

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…

Demand Rising to Keep Stuff Cool on Ocean Voyages

Sep 11, 2012

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 Invests in Russia

Sep 11, 2012

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…

Vietnam Port Development Opportunity

Sep 11, 2012

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…

US Logistics Giant Takes Over Polish Company

Sep 10, 2012

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…

Barge Terminal Opened in Singapore

Sep 06, 2012

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 Receives IT Initiative Award

Sep 06, 2012

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…

US Containerized Imports Up 9.7 Percent in July 2012

Sep 02, 2012

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…

Asian Shippers Face Rise in Ocean Container Freight Rates

Aug 31, 2012

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…

Potential U.S. East Coast Port Strike on Agenda

Aug 28, 2012

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…

Labor & Management Urged to Negotiate US East Coast Settlement

Aug 28, 2012

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…

Transnet South Africa to Invest Heavily in Logistics Infrastructure

Aug 27, 2012

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…

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Barcelona to Get New Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal

Barcelona to Get New Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal

Phase 1 of Gdynia Quay Upgrade Complete

Phase 1 of Gdynia Quay Upgrade Complete

Egypt's Suez Canal Offers 15% Discount to Win Back Big Container Ships As Trade War Stabilizes

Egypt's Suez Canal Offers 15% Discount to Win Back Big Container Ships As Trade War Stabilizes

DynaMoor Mooring Put to the Test in Japan

DynaMoor Mooring Put to the Test in Japan

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The Panama Canal Authority reports that the number of vessels transiting the canal has increased to 34 per day.
Egypt's Suez Canal considers reducing transit fees in order to attract traffic
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