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Hugo De Stoop Takes over as Euronav CEO

Mar 28, 2019

Hugo De Stoop, currently CFO at Euronav NV, is the choice to succeed Paddy Rodgers as CEO of the company. The company expects the transitiion to be complte in the second quarter of 2019.

HMM Names Jae-hoon Bae As New CEO

Mar 27, 2019

South Korean container line Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced that its board of directors had approved the hiring of Jae-hoon Bae as president and chief executive officer (CEO).The CEO recommendation committee led by Korea Development Bank…

American Club: Four Senior Appointments

Mar 27, 2019

Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc. (SCB), Managers of the American Club, has announced several senior appointments which have been made to enhance the capabilities of its global service teams.At the Club’s headquarters in New York, Margaret Lee has been appointed as Lead Counsel…

One-on-One with Martin McDonald, SVP, ROV Division, Oceaneering

Mar 27, 2019

Martin McDonald, an industry veteran with more than 35 years under his belt, is responsible for Oceaneering’s global ROV business. With a broad based of ROV experience – from operation to repair to maintenance to management – McDonald shares…

Piraeus Port Wins Environment Award

Mar 26, 2019

Piraeus Port Authority SA (PPA) was honored with a Special Award in the 'Environment' category for the 'Environmental Quality Monitoring Programs in collaboration with Academic Institutions and Special Scientific Associates” during the 4th Annual Sustainability Summit 2019…

Thrilling Insights into Cargo Handing in the Port of Hamburg

Mar 26, 2019

On May 10, Port of Hamburg Marketing will be offering those who have always wondered how cargo handling in the Port of Hamburg functions very special company visits to mark Hamburg Port Anniversary. Compiled with help from numerous operators…

BSCS Wins Cruise Ship Management Deal

Mar 26, 2019

Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services (BSCS) was awarded technical management of Jalesh Cruises’ new vessel, MS Karnika. (formerly Pacific Jewel).The 70,285-ton, 2,000-passenger Crown Princess-class cruise ship is presently undergoing comprehensive…

17 Konecranes Units for EUROGATE Hamburg

Mar 26, 2019

Konecranes’ relationship with the EUROGATE Group continues with the signing of an order for 17 Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers for EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg. This follows upon the delivery in 2018 of 43 Konecranes Noell Straddle…

The Ocean Cleanup: APL Signs On

Mar 26, 2019

Ocean carrier APL announced Tuesday that it will provide free shipping to The Ocean Cleanup, a non-government, non-profit organization working to develop technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic.“We applaud The Ocean Cleanup’s course in cleaning up our oceans…

2018: Record Year for Port of Antwerp

Mar 25, 2019

With a growth of 5.2% in 2018 compared to previous year, the Port of Antwerp has confirmed the earlier forecasts for a 6th consecutive year record.'The confirmation of the port's attractiveness and the consolidation of its position as a global…

Yang Ming Reports $219mln Loss for 2018

Mar 25, 2019

Taiwanese global shipping and logistics services company Yang Ming Marine Transportation Corp. it had a net loss of $218.5 million in 2018, with operating results significantly impacted by higher fuel prices.According to a stock exchange annoucement from the ocean shipping company based in Keelung…

The Port of Ngqura – Nurturing its green status

Mar 25, 2019

Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Ngqura is the only port with a green status in the South African port system and maintains this status through a number of innovative measures.“Ngqura is the only South African port that was…

GAC Sri Lanka Taps Edirisinghe as Director

Mar 25, 2019

Business veteran Ravi Edirisinghe has been appointed Director/Chief Executive Officer of GAC Group of companies in Sri Lanka.He brings to his new role 27 years of knowledge and experience in strategic planning, business development and re-engineering…

Konecranes Delivers Reach Stackers to Ethiopia

Mar 25, 2019

Through distributor QOPH Engineering Enterprise, Konecranes has delivered 13 reach stackers to Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE).  This order has put 10 reach stackers at Modjo Port & Terminal, Ethiopia’s main dry port which handles most of the country’s trade…

Hapag-Lloyd Mulls Better Performance in 2019

Mar 24, 2019

German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd expects solid growth in 2019, according to the annual report for 2018 in which the the international container shipping line reports improved earnings.Rolf Habben Jansen, Chief Executive Officer of Hapag-Lloyd said: 'While our business is and will remain cyclical…

Logistics News

US Container Imports Decline in May as China Tariffs bite

US Container Imports Decline in May as China Tariffs bite

IMO: Global Shipping Industry Gearing Up For Net-Zero Transition

IMO: Global Shipping Industry Gearing Up For Net-Zero Transition

US Ethane Vessels Stalled After Export Licenses Requested

US Ethane Vessels Stalled After Export Licenses Requested

GAIL LNG Terminal Receives First Cargo During Monsoon Season

GAIL LNG Terminal Receives First Cargo During Monsoon Season

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