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Hanssen Appointed Sioux Sales Manager

Nov 04, 2014

Jesse Hanssen was named the new Sales and Marketing Manager at Sioux Corporation, manufacturer of industrial application-specific cleaning equipment, water heating and chilling systems, steam generators and related custom equipment.Jesse…

SUNY Maritime to Inaugurate College President

Nov 04, 2014

SUNY Maritime College will inaugurate Rear Adm. Michael A. Alfultis, Ph.D. as its 11th president on Friday, November 7 at 11:30 a.m. in the campus’ newest facility, the Maritime Academic Center.On Thursday and Friday, the campus will celebrate the investiture of Dr…

Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV Merger Approved in Brazil

Nov 04, 2014

Hapag-Lloyd has received unconditional clearance under Brazilian merger regulations for the planned integration of the container shipping activities of Compañía Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) into Hapag-Lloyd. Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV signed a binding business combination agreement in April…

EnQuest Donates Life Saving Equipment

Nov 04, 2014

Northeast charities and golf clubs benefit from EnQuest’s $120,000 donations.Fifteen golf clubs across Aberdeen City and Shire have been gifted life-saving equipment worth a total of more than $24,000 by leading North Sea oil producer, EnQuest…

NAT, NOA Report Quarter Results

Nov 04, 2014

The recently established company, Nordic American Offshore Ltd (NAO) announced October 20, a dividend of $0.45 per share for the 3rd quarter 2014. The payment of dividend is expected to take place on or about November 21 to shareholders of record as of November 7…

LOC Establishes Mumbai Office

Nov 04, 2014

London Offshore Consultants (LOC) has opened an office in the district of Vile Parle East in Mumbai, India.Paul Miles, Regional Head of the Middle East, India and Caspian for the LOC Group said, “We have recruited Rohan Murray who is a marine…

Gibson Takes New Role at GAC

Nov 04, 2014

Steve Gibson has been appointed Oil & Gas Business Manager, Europe – Global Hub Services, GAC to drive the development of a dedicated hub service for oil and gas customers throughout the region.  GAC’s Group Vice President of Europe, Ivo Verheyen said…

Maritime Career Days Commence in Turkey

Nov 04, 2014

The annual Career Days at Istanbul Technical University each year is scheduled to continue with its 19th organization from November 4-21, 2014.The 19th Career Days will begin with V-Ships Ship Management on November 4 and conclude with Yasa Shipping on November 21…

Seminar Delivers P&I Insights in Cyprus

Nov 04, 2014

DGS Marine held the first BE&O P&I Seminar in Limassol, Cyprus. Hosted by Captain Andreas Efthimiades, Head of DGS Marine’s Cyprus office and Director of Claims, the seminar was attended by delegates from Cyprus’ shipping and insurance community…

Fire-stricken Shipbuilder Enters Voluntary Administration

Nov 04, 2014

Brisbane-based shipbuilders Aluminium Boats Australia Pty Ltd has been placed into voluntary administration after a shipyard fire in August has set the company toward financial instability.The fire, which occurred at the company’s Hemmant dockyard 11 weeks ago…

Johan Sverdrup Field Promises Jobs, Value

Nov 04, 2014

The gigantic Johan Sverdrup field, one of the most profitable industrial projects in Norway over coming decades, will provide enormous value.Construction of the first phase may lead to 51,000 man-years related to Norwegian deliveries, and…

Staying The Same is Not Good Enough - OPITO

Nov 04, 2014

Global safety standards body, OPITO, says safety in the oil and gas industry is still not good enough despite a five year improvement in the Middle-east. At its fifth annual safety and competence conference (OSCC 2014) in Abu Dhabi today (4 November 2014)…

DGS Marine Orgainses 1st BE&O P&I Seminar

Nov 04, 2014

DGS Marine, a leading global P&I management provider and exclusive manager for the British European and Overseas (BE&O) P&I facility, has held the first BE&O P&I Seminar in Limassol, Cyprus.Hosted by Captain Andreas Efthimiades, Head of DGS Marine’s Cyprus office and Director of Claims…

Strike Averted at St. Lawrence Seaway

Nov 03, 2014

St. Lawrence Seaway and UNIFOR agree to binding arbitration, avoid strikeThe St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced that it has reached agreement with UNIFOR, which represents the corporation’s 460 unionized employees…

Rodriguez Appointed Deputy Maritime Administrator

Nov 03, 2014

Mike Rodriguez, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alum, was sworn in as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD).Rodriguez has more than 35 years experience as a maritime industry professional in both the public and private sectors…

Logistics News

Guinea Bauxite Sockpile Nears 2 Million Tons as Export Suspension Continues

Guinea Bauxite Sockpile Nears 2 Million Tons as Export Suspension Continues

Orders For US-Manufactured Goods Drop In Light of Tariff Uncertainty

Orders For US-Manufactured Goods Drop In Light of Tariff Uncertainty

Baltic Index Nits Near Two-Week Low

Baltic Index Nits Near Two-Week Low

Cerberus eyes Darwin Port

Cerberus eyes Darwin Port

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