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ABS Nautical wins Two More Clients

May 01, 2012

ABS Nautical Systems Sign Two New Customer in Greece.   ABS Nautical Systems has signed contracts with TMS Bulkers Ltd. and TMS Dry Ltd. for use of its NS5 Enterprise software.  The Greece based bulk carrier operating companies for the TMS…

AMP: Jones Act Fleet Can Meet Demand

Apr 26, 2012

American Maritime Partnership (AMP) Tells Congress That American Fleet Can Meet Additional Demand If Sunoco Refinery Closes Corrects Erroneous EIA Report.In written testimony to the U.S. Congress’ Joint Economic Committee, the American Maritime…

iCargo Launches EU-Funded Logistics Program

Apr 23, 2012

iCargo, the pan-European cargo and logistics project part funded by the EU, has formally launched its three and a half year framework program. The project, formally titled “Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations” includes research…

ACP to Modify Pricing Structure

Apr 23, 2012

Panama Canal proposes tolls adjustments and creates new market segments to reflect real value of the route and better serve its customers.New market segments by vessel type are created and consultation period with interested parties begins.The…

Maritime 'Silk Road' Between China, Middle East & Africa

Apr 16, 2012

HSBC reminds UAE forum of growing importance of MENA (Middle East, North Africa) & China trading corridorsTrade corridors between China and the MENA region carry huge economic growth potential for businesses, offering the greatest prospects…

Online Cargo Database Goes Live

Apr 13, 2012

World’s largest online database for cargo transportation goes live. BMT De Beer, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has launched CargoHandbook.com (www.cargohandbook.com), the world’s largest online database for cargo transportation in the marine industry…

Port and Coastal Logistics Groups Announce Partnership

Mar 30, 2012

Alliance extends geographic reach for both companies and completes Port Logistics Group's national footprint. Port Logistics Group, the nation's leading provider of gateway logistics services, and Coastal Logistics Group, Inc. (CLG), a leading Southeast logistics provider…

Duarte Tapped as AAPA 2013 Chairman

Mar 23, 2012

AAPA Elects Armando Duarte of Santa Marta, Colombia, As 2013 Chairman.The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)—representing the interests of seaports throughout the Western Hemisphere—this week during its Centennial Spring Conference board of directors meeting in Washington…

Hutton's Appoints General Manager

Mar 12, 2012

Hutton’s, a UK-based ship supplier, has appointed a General Manager to work at its new head office in Hull, England. David Greenwood brings to Hutton’s a wealth of experience having been responsible for running international logistics and supply operations for almost 20 years…

Saltchuk Names Chiarello President & CEO

Mar 12, 2012

Saltchuk Resources has promoted Anthony Chiarello, to president & CEO of TOTE, Inc.  TOTE, Inc. is the largest of six operating groups owned by Seattle-based Saltchuk Resources, Inc., and includes five companies organized in maritime, logistics and ship management lines of business…

ACP Names New Director

Mar 09, 2012

Panama Canal Authority Board of Directors appoints new Canal Administrator.The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Board of Directors announced today the appointment of engineer Jorge Luis Quijano as the new Panama Canal Administrator.  Mr. Quijano will succeed Alberto Alemán Zubieta…

Port of Kiel Presents Berth Project

Mar 09, 2012

Visual presentation of Cruise Shipping Berth 1 project - PORT OF KIEL at Cruise Shipping in Miami. Kiel’s plan to create a big berth facility for cruise ships is steadily taking on more shape. For the first time, the PORT OF KIEL is presenting…

WCI Backhaul Routes Listed for Clearing

Mar 06, 2012

Major boost for swaps liquidity as WCI backhaul routes are listed for clearing. Introduction of clearing for new Europe-Asia routes will bring significant additional trading potential to container derivatives market. The World Container…

Foss - Voyage of Opportunity Houston to Ponce

Feb 28, 2012

Foss Voyage of Opportunity - Looking for Cargoes - Houston, TX to Ponce, Puerto Rico.  USA FLAG - On-Deck and Below-Deck Space Available ETD Houston, Texas:        March 28th, 2012ETA Ponce, Puerto Rico:  April 9th, 2012 We will consider inducement port calls for Haiti…

Cargotec Names Kho Senior Vice President

Feb 28, 2012

Cargotec appoints Frank Kho to lead terminal solutions development and container terminal projects. Mr. Kho brings with him over 20 years of industry experience in several senior management positions at world's leading port operators, such…

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