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NYK welcomes 48 new employees

Apr 02, 2018

On April 2, NYK held a ceremony at its head office in Tokyo to welcome 48 new employees joining the company in the 2018 fiscal year.  Extending a warm welcome the NYK president Tadaaki Naito  congratulated the new staff members, He informed that this year…

Container Shipping: ONE Begins

Apr 01, 2018

Japan's Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the commencement of container shipping businesses on April 1, 2018.ONE is the result of an integration of the container operations of three Japanese shipping carriers, namely, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha…

Atlantic Navigation Calls Off Equity Sale to Gulf Navigation

Apr 01, 2018

Atlantic Navigation Holdings said that discussions pertaining to sale of a substantial equity stake to Gulf Navigation Holding  have terminated because the parties involved could not reach an agreement on the definitive terms. 'The deal…

Port of Oakland Forecasts Steady Growth

Apr 01, 2018

Containerized cargo volume moving through Port of Oakland is expected to increase 2 percent annually for the next five years.  The catalyst for growth: a nearly $700 million injection of capital from outside investors.   That’s the message…

Noble Sells Kamsarmax Bulker

Apr 01, 2018

Singapore-listed commodity giant Noble Group (NGL)  has announced it has entered into a memorandum of agreement to sell a Kamsarmax-size dry bulk carrier to Cypriot company Ocean Liberty Marine Ltd and Transmed Shipping Ltd for US$24 million in cash…

MacLellan wins Stanley T. Olafson Award

Mar 31, 2018

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce announced today that Jim MacLellan, director of trade development for the Port of Los Angeles, will be awarded the prestigious Stanley T. Olafson award at the 92nd annual World Trade Week Kickoff Breakfast on Friday…

Yang Ming Establishes Regional Center for Mediterranean

Mar 30, 2018

Taiwanese ocean shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has set up the new regional center in Mediterranean area named Yang Ming(Mediterranean) Marine Services Single-Member Limited Liability Company. The new company will start to provide services on 2nd April 2018 in Piraeus…

Christie Thomas New Vice President at Huntington Ingalls Industries

Mar 30, 2018

Huntington Ingalls Industries announced that Christie Thomas has been promoted to vice president of contracts and pricing at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. She will succeed Tom Johnston, who will retire on April 1. Thomas will have overall responsibility for contracts…

Shipbuilder HII Names Thomas VP Pricing, Contracts

Mar 30, 2018

Huntington Ingalls Industries said that Christie Thomas was promoted to vice president of contracts and pricing at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. She will succeed Tom Johnston, who will retire on April 1. Thomas will have overall responsibility for contracts…

Pacific International Lines Appoints SS Teo as Executive Chairman

Mar 29, 2018

Chang Yun Chung, the founding chairman of family-owned Pacific International Lines (PIL), has handed over the baton to his son, Teo Siong Seng after 51 years at the helm of the largest Singapore-owned shipping line.  'I wish to inform you…

APL Enhances Asia–Latin America Network

Mar 29, 2018

APL, ocean carriers, providing world-class container shipping and terminal services,  has announced the launch of the Quetzal Express (QEX) service, a new weekly service that directly connects the key markets of China, Mexico and West Coast South America…

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement's Robert Maxwell dies

Mar 29, 2018

Robert (Bob) Maxwell, managing director of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement Singapore (BSM), has died after a three-year battle with cancer, the maritime services company said. 'It is with the greatest sadness that BSM delivers the heart…

Obituary: Robert Maxwell, MD, BSM Singapore

Mar 29, 2018

BSM announced the passing of dear friend and colleague Robert (Bob) Maxwell, Managing Director of the Singapore office. Bob passed away on Monday, 26th March after a long struggle with cancer. He had a remarkable career in shipping and his contributions to the industry were formidable…

US Women Dockworkers Accuse Shippers, Union of Discrimination

Mar 29, 2018

Four women dockworkers have filed federal discrimination claims against the shippers' association that runs 29 ports on the U.S. West Coast, saying they unfairly lost pay and seniority after becoming pregnant. Male dockworkers who temporarily…

BSM Mexico Quality Certified

Mar 29, 2018

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) Mexico has been awarded the Certificates ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems – and OHSAS 18001:2007 - Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series…

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Port of Brownsville Welcomes Local, Industry Leaders at State Address

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Los Angeles Adopts $3.4 Billion Port Budget

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