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AmeraMex Bags US Orders Worth $665,000

Feb 26, 2018

AmeraMex International, Inc., a provider of heavy equipment for logistics companies, infrastructure construction, and tactical military vehicles, said it received multiple equipment orders from two U.S. West Coast customers totaling $665,000…

Ceva Logistics Aims for Pre-summer IPO

Feb 26, 2018

Ceva Logistics aims to list on the stock exchange before the European summer as its private equity owner Apollo hopes to take advantage of buoyant stock market valuations, people close to the matter said. Apollo is working with Rothschild…

Tham is President, New Enterprises and Ventures of ST Engineering

Feb 26, 2018

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced the appointment of Russell Tham as President, New Enterprises and Ventures, effective March 19, 2018. In this newly created position, Russell will drive the expansion of the…

UAE to the Rescue of DP World’s Container Terminal in Djibouti

Feb 25, 2018

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) condemned Djibouti’s cancellation of DP World’s contract to run the Doraleh Container Terminal, calling it an “arbitrary” flouting of a signed agreement, said a report in Bloomberg. Media reports yesterday…

Nakilat Posts 2017 Profit of $233

Feb 25, 2018

Qatar-based Nakilat (Qatar Gas Transport Company) has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2017, with a net profit of QR 847 million (about USD 233 million). The earnings per share attained in 2017 was QR 1.53…

IBF secures the rights of dockers to do lashing

Feb 24, 2018

The International Transport Workers’ Federation's (ITF) expanded Fair Practices Committee Steering Group (FPC SG) met and approved the terms of the new International Bargaining Forum (IBF) on 23 February 2018 Agreement. In this it highlighted the new terms agreed in Article 4…

Wallén, Scheja Join Ports of Stockholm

Feb 22, 2018

In the first half of 2018 two new members will augment the Ports of Stockholm Sales and Marketing force. Johan Wallén, former CEO of the container shipping company Team Lines, will become Director of Sales and Marketing and Stefan Scheja, previously Master Mariner at Tallink Silja…

European Commission Exempts Mitsui O.S.K. Lines from Penalty

Feb 21, 2018

The DG Competition of European Commission (EC) announced that several companies including MOL breached European competition law with respect to car carrier services. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines  (MOL) and other shipping companies have been investigated…

Intermarine Obtains Cyanide Code Certification

Feb 21, 2018

Project, breakbulk and heavylift cargo transporter Intermarine, LLC said it has been certified in full compliance with the International Cyanide Management Code (Cyanide Code) by The International Cyanide Management Institute (ICMI). Following an extensive audit process…

The Swedish Club Moves Forward on a Firm Footing

Feb 21, 2018

The Swedish Club has reported results for the 2018 renewal season in line with its focus on quality business and expert approach to managing current and future risks. Growth is running according to plan and the P&I gross tonnage has moved in excess of the 50 million GT milestone…

Subsea 7 to Invest in Xodus Group

Feb 20, 2018

Leading global contractor in seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services to the offshore energy industry Subsea 7 S.A. and Chiyoda Corporation announced that Subsea 7 has agreed to acquire a 60% holding in Xodus Group, a leading energy consultancy…

Matson Reports Q4 Earnings Per Share $3.90

Feb 20, 2018

Honolulu-based Matson Inc reported fourth-quarter net income of $166.9 million. On a per-share basis it has profit of $3.90.  The ocean transportation and logistics services company posted revenue of $516.1 million in the period, beating Street forecasts…

iContainers to Represent Spain at 4YFN

Feb 20, 2018

iContainers, a 100% online freight forwarder, has been chosen as one of the 32 most innovative and disruptive companies to represent Spain at the Spanish pavilion at this year’s 4YFN (4 Years From Now), a business platform for startups that’s…

SSG, MPA and Maritime Union to Inject $12.6 mln in Training

Feb 20, 2018

The Singapore maritime industry looks well-positioned for the future, with strong support from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), and Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU) in the form of continued…

Britannia Appoints Exclusive Correspondent in Taiwan

Feb 20, 2018

In a move to maintain the highest possible service levels to its Members in Asia, Britannia P&I has recently made two important changes. In April last year, Britannia’s Managers, Tindall Riley, acquired the club’s Exclusive Correspondent in Japan…

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Sheskharis Terminal Pauses Loadings Following Drone Attack

Sheskharis Terminal Pauses Loadings Following Drone Attack

European Wheat Rises as Black Sea Disruptions Persist

European Wheat Rises as Black Sea Disruptions Persist

AD Ports Group Reports Strong Q2

AD Ports Group Reports Strong Q2

Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Ust-Luga Port

Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Ust-Luga Port

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