C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., one of the world's largest transportation and logistics companies, introduces Navisphere®.The release of Navisphere brings significant improvements to online tools for C.H. Robinson customers. The updates to…
Two fights occured on the ferry 'Pride of Rotterdam' on passage from Hull, UK to Rotterdam; one was over a slice of pizza.Two British passengers on a Dutch-bound ferry were airlifted to hospital in serious condition after two separate fights onboard…
New book out, 'Dynasties of the Sea: The Shipowners and Financiers Who Expanded the Era of Free Trade' . The book, published by Barnes & Noble and in electronic format by International Marketing Strategis, is by Lori Ann LaRocco, and gives…
BMT Group Ltd , a leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy acquire Oceanica Consultiong Pty Ltd.The acquisition of Oceanica is intended to further strengthen BMT’s capacity and technical offering in Western Australia’s buoyant market…
Tampa Bay, Florida, port receives cargo of Brazilian corn to offset draught-stricken US production shortfalls.The 620-foot-long M/V King Fraser docks at Port Manatee to discharge more than 52,000 tons of Brazilian-produced corn to be used for animal feed…
The Fednav Group presented with the IBJ award as Bulk Ship Operator of the Year in Hamburg, Germany.This award highlights Fednav's contribution to maritime trade, as well as its leadership in the implementation of higher industry operating standards including efficiency…
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions acquires speialist in water-mist technology, Novenco Fire Fighting A/S.“The acquisition of this niche player in water mist technology further strengthens our safety portfolio, taking us an important step closer…
Imtech Marine opened a new office in New Delhi, giving it a foothold in India’s fast growing maritime industry and will further increase its reach in South-East Asia. Imtech Marine India Pvt Ltd. is an approved supplier for the Indian Navy regarding HVAC (Heating…
Webb Institute awards second ABS scholarship for 2012 for studies in naval architecture and marine engineering.Webb Institute, a four-year college specializing in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, has recognized the second ABS Scholar for 2012…
Very good operating performance, with profitability close to CMA CGM’s historic highs.The Board of Directors of France’s CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container shipping group, met under the chairmanship of Jacques R. Saadé to approve…
Nautronix specialists in through water communications and positioning technologies, has announced the appointment of 3 Vice Presidents to their sales team.Experienced subsea development manager, Dan Williams, is serving as the company’s VP Sales…
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Update on Platform Fire Investigation. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) began an investigation early Friday morning into the explosion and fire aboard a production platform…
NYK bulk coal carrier resumes direct shipments to earthquake-damaged port of Haramach.The 90,000 dwt NYK-operated bulk carrier “Haramachimaru” filled with coal has arrived at a dedicated port for a thermal power station operated by Tohoku Electric Power Co…
The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia ('Bahri' )named by Euromoney as the best managed in the transport & shipping sector, 2012.Bahri was ranked first before all transport and shipping companies in the Middle East. The award…
Diana Containerships Inc. container ship owners & operators report financial results in Q3 & first nine months trading in 2012.Extracts from the report follow:The company reported net income of $1.6 million for the third quarter of 2012…
