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Amber Coast Logistics Challenge Cross-border Mindsets

May 07, 2013

The Amber Coast Logistics project brings together 19 project partners from Belarus, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, as well as another 25 associated partners. Founded with EU support, the project is designed to strengthen and…

Drydocks World Chairman to Participate at Mare Forum

May 07, 2013

Drydocks World and Maritime World, one of the largest and most diversified shipyards in the world, announced that Chairman Khamis Juma Buamim, will participate in the Mare Forum, Rome, Italy where he will deliver a keynote address. The theme of the forum “Quo Vadis” (Where are you going…

Polar Petroleum Appoints ARCO Alaska Veteran

May 07, 2013

Polar Petroleum Corp. appointed Mr. Donald W. Brizzolara to the Company's Advisory Board as Chief Geological Advisor. Mr. Brizzolara represents 25 years of experience in oil and gas exploration and development, geology and consulting experience for firms such as ConocoPhillips and Shell…

Kvaerner Order Backlog Triples

May 07, 2013

At the end of Q1 2013 the Norwegian company's backlog totalled a record-high NOK 31.6 billion, including incorporated joint ventures.Kvaerner, a specialised provider of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for offshore platforms and onshore plants…

Shipbuilders Run For Their Lives

May 07, 2013

Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding's 'HealthWaves' wellness program host the sixth annual 5K fun run.The 5K is a fun event that encourages families, friends and co-workers to get out and do something active together,' said Brady Goggin…

Vigor Seattle Maritime Festival Returns

May 06, 2013

The Vigor Seattle Maritime Festival runs May 7-11, 2013, with fun, food and maritime facts for the whole family on the Seattle Waterfront.“The Vigor Seattle Maritime Festival is a celebration of the maritime workers, industries and commerce that make Seattle great…

Hapag-LLoyd Board Member Leaving

May 06, 2013

Jesper Praestensgaard, responsible for Global Markets & Global Accounts is to leave the company in June 2013.Hapag-Lloyd announce that the executive board member  will be leaving the Company at his own request in June in order to take on new challenges…

SHIPPINGInsight 2013 Agenda Published

May 06, 2013

The SHIPPINGInsight producers announced that the agenda for the 2013 Fleet Optimization Conference has been finalized.  Now in its second year, the 2013 SHIPPINGInsight Conference addresses the challenges, solutions, technologies and best…

Gulf of Mexico Recruiters Step Up Efforts

May 06, 2013

OilCareers.com and Expro reveal industry shift to permanent positions OilCareers.com has  released statistics suggesting that staff roles offered by employers in the Gulf of Mexico have increased almost sixteenfold in the last three years…

Can Indonesia'a Planned Container Terminal Compete?

May 06, 2013

Indonesia’s ambitious plans for the new port of Tanjung Sauh seem not to regard Singapore's transhipment dominance.Singapore’s relentless cargo growth of 5.7% last year, up to 31.6 million TEU, indicates that it is still catering well to customers’ transshipment needs…

Ailing Korean Shipbuilders to Get Huge Cash Injection

May 05, 2013

Creditors are expected to inject 800-billion Won (US$ 730-million) into STX Group during 2013, according to Yonhap News Agency.Creditors of STX Group will likely pump at least 800 billion won (US$730 million) into the troubled shipbuilding conglomerate in a bid to keep it afloat…

Northrop Grumman Names CEO U.K. and Europe

May 05, 2013

Northrop Grumman Corporation will appoint Andrew Tyler chief executive for the United Kingdom and Europe, effective July 1, 2013.In this new position, Tyler will play a leading role in supporting the company's current programmers, developing…

Container Carrier Rate Wars Intensify

May 05, 2013

Ocean carriers cannot afford to operate services from Asia to Europe at rates which are between 25% and 30% lower than in January, says Drewry.Although the recent collapse of rates was excessive, it will not be reversed until carriers withdraw…

AWEA Chicago Conference & Expo Kicks Off

May 05, 2013

New  American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) leadership takes helm with EDPR’s Gabriel Alonso chairing the board. Tom Kiernan to speak as incoming CEO.Generating a sense of electricity like the thousands of wind turbines in the region, the WINDPOWER 2013 Conference & Exhibition (May 5-8…

Ceona Hires New Executive VP

May 03, 2013

Ceona announced the appointment of Mark Preece who will be joining the executive team as Executive Vice President Commercial and Business Development and will report to Steve Preston, CEO. Mark will join on the June 2, 2013.Mark has senior management…

Logistics News

Greek Shipyard Workers Pause Work Amidst Heatwave

Greek Shipyard Workers Pause Work Amidst Heatwave

Greensea IQ’s Hull Cleaning Service Expands to Port of New York and New Jersey

Greensea IQ’s Hull Cleaning Service Expands to Port of New York and New Jersey

Eco Wave Power Eyes South Africa for Wave Energy Plant

Eco Wave Power Eyes South Africa for Wave Energy Plant

Exports Continue From Reservoirs After Tainted Oil Detected in Ceyhan Port Tanks

Exports Continue From Reservoirs After Tainted Oil Detected in Ceyhan Port Tanks

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