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‘Green’ Hybrid-powered Research Vessel Christened

Sep 30, 2014

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk christened a larger, “greener” new research vessel on Friday, September 26 in preparation for launching a new era in examining, monitoring and teaching about Long Island Sound.The $2.7 million environmentally friendly research vessel…

WCI to Move Offices to Washington DC

Sep 30, 2014

In an effort to better facilitate WCI’s lobbying work on Capitol Hill, we will be moving offices from Arlington, Virginia to 499 S. Capitol Street, SW, Suite 401, Washington, DC  20003 on Wednesday, October 1. After October 1, WCI’s new…

Maritime Training & Employment Numbers

Sep 30, 2014

Today’s red hot maritime markets – especially on this side of the pond – are being fueled by a super-charged combination of domestic energy production, an increase in the number of hulls being turned out by the nation’s shipyards, and robust salary structures…

Newport News Fosters Home-grown Talent

Sep 30, 2014

Newport News’ Apprentice School seeks to go beyond training workers; it seeks to build leaders.The Apprentice School at Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division offers an invaluable educational and career opportunity for those seeking a profession in shipbuilding…

Trident Alliance Welcomes New Members

Sep 30, 2014

Trident Alliance, the shipping industry initiative for fair competition through robust enforcement of maritime sulphur regulations, explores solution initiatives and welcomes four new members.Since its inception in July, the Trident Alliance has engaged in a number of industry conferences…

All Set for the Long Beach Arts Month

Sep 30, 2014

A gala reception Saturday, Oct. 4, will kick off a month-long art exhibition showcasing the Port of Long Beach in images captured by professional and amateur photographers.The show, “Port of Long Beach PHOTOGALLERY,” will be held at the Liberty Gallery and Event Space…

IRPT, Community College MoA on Maritime Training

Sep 29, 2014

The Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals (IRPT) Trade Association announced today that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Lewis & Clark Community College - National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) and the Mississippi River Transportation…

CSL Makes Key Appointment

Sep 29, 2014

A leading North-east project services, engineering and consultancy firm has expanded its team with the addition of a key appointment as part of its long term growth strategy.Aberdeen based, CSL, located at Geo House on Commerce Street has…

Thompson Appointed LRQA Global Sales Director

Sep 29, 2014

Thompson takes on new role to help LR Management Systems (LRQA) achieve continued growth by improving performance and strengthening key account management program. LR Management Systems (LRQA) has appointed Jamie Thompson to the newly created…

Placement of Shares in Triyards Holding

Sep 29, 2014

The Board of Directors of Triyards Holdings Limited refers to the Company’s announcements dated 17 September 2014 and 25 September 2014  relating to the placement of up to 29,500,000 new ordinary shares in the capital of the Company. Unless otherwise defined…

Aker Solutions Starts Trading After Company Split

Sep 29, 2014

Aker Solutions today started trading on the Oslo stock exchange as a leaner and more streamlined company that will build on its strengths in the subsea and field design markets.The company emerges after a spin-off of the Subsea, Umbilicals…

SITC Container Lines Wins Industry Award

Sep 29, 2014

SITC Container Lines (Thailand) Co.,Ltd was awarded as ' Best Container Liner 2014 ' by DITP (Department of Int'l Trade Promotion) and TNSC (Thai National Shipper's Council ) in  Bangkok, Thailand on 24th/Sept,2014.This yearly- based appraisal…

Helgesson Tapped as Concordia Maritime CFO

Sep 29, 2014

On 1 October, Ola Helgesson will take up the position of CFO at Concordia Maritime AB after having held the position of CFO at Stena Line group.Ola Helgesson has long experience as CFO at listed companies and solid knowledge of shipping…

China Charges State-owned Shipyard Ex-head with Taking Bribes

Sep 28, 2014

The former chairman of Chinese state-run shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has been charged with taking bribes, prosecutors said on Friday, the latest official to be swept up in President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption crackdown.The…

Gas Natural Extends Charter Period for LNG Libra

Sep 27, 2014

In the stock exchange notice dated 13 November 2013 Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. informed that LNG Libra, a 126,000 cubic meter LNG carrier, was chartered to Gas Natural until year-end 2014. Gas Natural has today exercised its option to extend…

Logistics News

Container Shipping Rates Plunge in Step with U.S. Demand for China Goods

Container Shipping Rates Plunge in Step with U.S. Demand for China Goods

World’s First Ship-to-Ship LCO₂ Transfer Completed in Shanghai

World’s First Ship-to-Ship LCO₂ Transfer Completed in Shanghai

Gulf Shipping Costs Fall After Israel-Iran Ceasefire

Gulf Shipping Costs Fall After Israel-Iran Ceasefire

US Goods Trade Deficit Increased in May, Exports Declined

US Goods Trade Deficit Increased in May, Exports Declined

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