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CMIT's Q1 Volume Double

May 18, 2016

Cai Mep, Vietnam - With five new services calls added to Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) since May of 2015, container volume has surged by 130% to 277,303 TEUs for the first three months of 2016, as compared with the same period a year ago…

DNV GL bags COSCO's HVDC Converter Platform Deal

May 18, 2016

DNV GL has been awarded a contract by COSCO Shipping Company Limited (COSCO SHIPPING) of China for the installation engineering services for the BorWin gamma high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter platform.The Dutch-German transmission…

AAL Boosts Chinese Operations

May 18, 2016

Leading global ocean transport operator, serving the breakbulk, heavy lift and project cargo industry AAL is set to strengthen its growing presence in the China region, with the appointment of specialist project and steel cargo freight forwarder Central Oceans…

Wartsila's Value of Expediency

May 17, 2016

Regasifying and storing LNG offshore has allowed customers to import gas without committing to land-based infrastructure. The option also speeds up access to vast amounts of energy.“Wärtsilä focuses on completing the LNG value chain,” says Timo Koponen…

14 MAN Engines for Indian Navy

May 17, 2016

Construction of the first ship is expected to start by early 2017 with handover to the Indian Navy by 2023. The project scope includes 7 P-17A frigates, each equipped with two MAN 12V28/33D STC engines. The building yards are Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd…

Repeat DP World Antwerp Gateway Order for Kalmar

May 17, 2016

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded the contract to heighten three ZPMC ship-to-shore (STS) cranes operated by DP World Antwerp Gateway NV. The order was booked in Cargotec's 2016 first quarter order intake, and the project is scheduled for completion during the second quarter of 2017…

Romica Adds Three Senior Managers

May 16, 2016

U.K. winch manufacturer Romica announced it has appointed three new senior managers to strengthen its services in the marine and offshore industry. Beverley, Yorkshire headquartered Romica is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of lift equipment and winches for use within the offshore…

APL SMART Reefer Solutions to Boost Agri Japanese Exports

May 16, 2016

OKYO, JAPAN, 16 MAY 2016: As Japan ramps-up its export drive, APL steps in to support Japanese growers and exporters in the exploration of overseas markets for their fresh produce. Through its range of SMART reefer solutions and well-diversified global network…

APM Terminals LA Makes Room for Mega Ships

May 16, 2016

The 10 STS Cranes will be the tallest in service at any American port; new LED lighting on the crane booms will increase visibility while significantly reducing energy consumption, as capabilities expand to meet the needs of larger vessels entering into th global fleet…

Cutter Morro Bay hosts Navy Reserve units

May 16, 2016

The crew from the Coast Guard Cutter Morro Bay welcomed Navy Reserve medical units from Akron, Ohio, and Youngstown, Ohio, in Cleveland Sunday. The visit was designed to familiarize the Navy Reservists with shipboard operations.The cutter…

Pharos Offshore Hires Deepsea Worker

May 16, 2016

Pharos Offshore strikes a 12-month deal for the former Skandi Inspector Pharos Offshore Group are in the process of mobilising the newly named DP2 Deepsea Worker with a Work Class ROV, an Observation Class ROV and a subsea excavation spread…

ExxonMobil Terminates Seadrill Contract

May 16, 2016

Exxon Mobil terminates earlier the West Capella working in Nigeria in the Usan Field. John Fredriksen-backed drilling firm Seadrill Partners LLC has received a notice of termination from Exxon Mobil.  In accordance with the cancellation for convenience provisions in the West Capella contract…

Hapag-Lloyd's Profit Streak Continues

May 15, 2016

EBITDA of EUR 123.4 million / EBIT of EUR 4.8 million / Transport volume up 2.1% / Sharp year-on-year decrease in freight rate / Further efficiency measures plannedHapag-Lloyd recorded a positive operating result in a very challenging first quarter of 2016…

APMT Prepares for 20,000 teu Ships on Pacific

May 14, 2016

APM Terminals, the port terminal operator arm of Danish shipping conglomerate AP Moller-Maersk A/S, has signed an agreement to enlarge 10 STS cranes at its Pier 400 facility in the Port of Los Angeles. The 10 STS cranes will be the tallest in service at any port in the United States…

Statsraad Lehmkuhl's 100th Visit to Lerwick Port

May 13, 2016

As part of a Whitsunday voyage from Bergen to Shetland, the crew and trainees will be treated to a celebratory welcome from harbour tugs Knab and Kebister when the ship arrives at Lerwick on Friday morning. Later that evening, Captain Marcus…

Logistics News

Saronic Picks Texas for New $3B Shipyard

Saronic Picks Texas for New $3B Shipyard

EU Grain Exporters Prepare for Increased Demand Amidst Black Sea Attacks

EU Grain Exporters Prepare for Increased Demand Amidst Black Sea Attacks

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Port of Antwerp-Bruges Sees Decline in Goods in H1 2026

European Wheat Prices Jump to 17-Month High Amidst Renewed Black Sea Tensions

European Wheat Prices Jump to 17-Month High Amidst Renewed Black Sea Tensions

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