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ABS Exec Speaks at World Shipping Summit

Nov 06, 2015

ABS announced its participation in the World Shipping (China) Summit 2015, November 5-6, in Guangzhou, China, where ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Technology officer Howard Fireman spoke about changes in the global shipping industry.In…

Fernando is GAC's BDM, O&G for Middle East

Nov 06, 2015

Ahead of next week’s Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), global shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC Group has announced the appointment of Shanaka Fernando as Regional Business Development Manager…

American Salvage Association Names New Officers

Nov 05, 2015

The American Salvage Association (ASA) has elected a new slate of officers at its fall meeting on September 21 in Stamford, Conn. Todd Schauer, Resolve Marine Group was elected President, succeeding Paul Hankins, Donjon Marine Co., Inc.…

New Facilities Manager at Duluth Seaway Port Authority

Nov 05, 2015

Jason Paulson has been named the new facilities manager at Duluth Seaway Port Authority, where he will serve as a liaison with tenants, service and governmental agencies, private contractors and other property users to derive safe and efficient use of Port Authority-owned land…

Pacesetter Award for Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor

Nov 05, 2015

The top federal official presiding over the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway presented Indiana Governor Mike Pence with its flagship award today in recognition of an increase in international shipping at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor.Chief…

SBM Offshore CEO Signs on for 4 More Years

Nov 04, 2015

Floating production services provider SBM Offshore N.V. announced that its chief executive officer Bruno Chabas has been reappointed to serve a second four-year term on the company’s management board.Chabas was reappointed today during a shareholders meeting for a term running into 2020…

On His Way to Becoming a Captain

Nov 02, 2015

Though raised in Germany’s industrial heartland, Philipp Wallutis has chosen to pursue a life at sea. Currently a second officer on board a Hapag-Lloyd ship, he might one day proudly wear the four stripes of a captain. Never let it be said…

Long Beach Harbor Commission Hires Chief of Staff

Nov 02, 2015

Marine Corps colonel selected as new liaison to Port of Long Beach Board U.S. Marine Col. Richard Jordan was selected by the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners last week as the new Chief of Staff, to assist the Commission in making key decisions in governing the Port of Long Beach…

Quinn Named a Proctor in Admiralty by the MLA

Nov 02, 2015

Lori J. Quinn, shareholder in the Manhattan office of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, has been named a Proctor in Admiralty by the Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA). Founded in 1899, the MLA is devoted to advance reforms in the maritime law of the U…

Anadarko Names Executive VP, Global LNG

Nov 02, 2015

Mitchell W. Ingram has been selected by the board of directors of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation to fill the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Global LNG. Ingram joins Anadarko's Executive Committee effective immediately…

Arrests, Prosecutions – Positive Response to Piracy

Nov 02, 2015

Despite an overall global reduction in serious piracy attacks this year, the International Maritime Bureau’s Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) cautions against complacency in its 2015 report for the year to 30 September.Southeast Asia cracks down In Southeast Asia…

Port Truckers Take Wage Theft Grievances to City Hall, LA

Nov 01, 2015

Striking Southern California port truckers who accuse shipping companies of wage theft took their grievances on Friday to City Hall in Los Angeles, where they gained new political backing for their cause.The City Council voted unanimously…

Ministerial Round Table at Felixstowe Port

Oct 31, 2015

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill MP has taken part in a round table discussion with transport leaders from the ports, road, rail freight and shipping industry at the Port of Felixstowe, the Port of Britain. Mr Goodwill’s responsibilities…

La Spezia CT Wraps up Asian Tour

Oct 31, 2015

Senior executives from Italy’s La Spezia Container Terminal - Contship Italia Group, wrapped up a whirlwind tour of key supply chain hubs in South East Asia and China this week with a presentation and networking event in Shanghai. The…

Leadership Changes at Huntington Ingalls Industries

Oct 30, 2015

U.S. shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced today a number of changes across its leadership team.HII’s Board of Directors has elected Christopher D. Kastner to succeed Barbara A. Niland as the company’s chief financial officer and corporate vice president…

Logistics News

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

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

Indian Firm Ships Explosive Compound to Russia Despite US Threats of Sanctions

Indian Firm Ships Explosive Compound to Russia Despite US Threats of Sanctions

TOTE Group Announces New Chief Financial Officer

TOTE Group Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Russian FSB Allow Foreign Tankers to Access Black Sea Ports; Kazakh Oil Exports Resume

Russian FSB Allow Foreign Tankers to Access Black Sea Ports; Kazakh Oil Exports Resume

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