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…
'The Blades' is the nickname of UK soccer team Sheffield United, & logistics provider GAC has renewed sponsorship of the club.Since forming links with the Blades in 2009 GAC went on to become the Official Logistics Partner of Sheffield United…
Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) awards Laing O’Rourke the civil works contract for Australia's new Port Botany Terminal 3.The contract marks the start of the on-ground works of HPH’s A$500 million investment for the development of a new container terminal…
The 50-days old nationwide Port Authorities strike continues to cause delays in some, but not all Brazilian ports.In Rio De Janeiro:The strike of customs officers is affecting vessel’s clearance and other matters that require their attention such as crew replacement and spare parts clearance…
Capt. Jeffrey Monroe, MM, Chairman of the United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s National Maritime Security Advisory Committee, and former Chairman of the US Coast Guard’s National Maritime Safety Advisory Council, completed…
Internationally renowned academic José Viegas of Portugal is new chief executive of global transport policy body. José Viegas, a Portuguese national, has taken office as Secretary-General of the International Transport Forum. The International…
