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Cheniere Mulls Third Liquefaction Train at Corpus Christi

Apr 23, 2018

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Cheniere Energy Inc said it planned to make a final investment decision to build the third liquefaction train at its Corpus Christi LNG export facility in Texas in the first half of 2018:Cheniere said…

Agreement Paves Way for South African Offshore Supply Base

Apr 23, 2018

South Africa’s first dedicated and customized facility supporting offshore oil and gas activities will be introduced at the Port of Saldanha. This follows the conclusion of an agreement between Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and Saldehco Pty Ltd…

Bangladesh Finalizes LNG Deal with Oman Trading International

Apr 23, 2018

Bangladesh has finalized a 10-year deal to import 1 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually from Oman Trading International, two energy officials with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.The deal with Oman Trading is Bangladesh's…

GAC Dubai Wins Supply Chain Award

Apr 23, 2018

For the second consecutive year, GAC Dubai has been named the FMCG Supply Chain of the Year in the Logistics Middle East Awards. The 2018 award, like last year’s, acknowledges the company’s service to the Middle East’s busy Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector…

US Questions COSCO's Long Beach Terminal Takeover

Apr 23, 2018

A U.S. national security review has raised concerns about a takeover by China's COSCO Shipping Holdings Co of a large container terminal in Long Beach, California, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.The terminal is part of COSCO's planned $6…

Kattupalli Port Throughput Soars 42%

Apr 23, 2018

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) said it had registered a 42 percent increase in throughput at Kattupalli port, handling 493,260 TEUs in the FY 2017-18.

Vopak to Invest in Rotterdam Terminal

Apr 22, 2018

Vopak Rotterdam Botlek is investing in 63.000 cbm state-of-the-art stainless steel capacity (15 tanks) for the storage of Styrene and other hazardous chemicals. Styrene is a vital product used in manufacturing of a wide variety of consumer goods serving markets such as packaging…

British Ports Association Writes to PM on Brexit Concerns

Apr 22, 2018

The British Ports Association has written to the Prime Minister calling for funding guarantees for any new border facilities and digital infrastructure, which may be needed after the UK leaves the European Union.  There are concerns from…

Hazira Port Breaches 500K TEU Mark

Apr 21, 2018

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer today said that it had breached the 0.5 Million TEU mark at Hazira Port in FY 2017-18, with year-end throughout touching 500,879 TEUs, corresponding to a remarkable growth rate of 20…

Samskip Nor Lines' Service to Call Rotterdam

Apr 20, 2018

Samskip subsidiary Nor Lines will include calls at Rotterdam for the first time in its weekly multipurpose liner service connecting to Western, Mid and Northern Norway, with effect from June 1st. The service is provided by Nor Lines' state of the art…

JAXPORT Names McCague Interim CFO

Apr 20, 2018

Experienced financial executive Beth McCague has been tapped to serve at Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT).McCague, who has been serving as an advisor to JAXPORT’s CEO and finance group, will assume responsibility for the port’s budget and accounting…

EU Suspects Tax Fraud at China's New Gateway to Europe

Apr 20, 2018

European Union and Italian authorities are investigating suspected wide-scale tax fraud by Chinese criminal gangs importing goods via Greece’s largest port of Piraeus, a trade gateway between China and Europe, officials said.“The VAT is completely evaded…

DP World Should Rethink Port Deals in Somalia - Foreign Minister

Apr 20, 2018

Somalia's foreign minister said on Friday that Dubai state-owned port operator DP World should reconsider its contract with the breakaway region of Somaliland and work with federal authorities so Somalia's sovereignty is not violated.'We are asking DP World to reconsider these agreements…

Oldendorff Halts Guyana Operation Due to Rusal Crisis

Apr 20, 2018

German shipping group Oldendorff Carriers is stopping its business in Guyana, the company said on Friday, after the United States blacklisted Russian aluminum producer Rusal, which has a plant in the South American country.The United States…

Krishnapatnam Port Container Throughput Rises

Apr 20, 2018

Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited (KPCL), the largest deepwater port on the east coast of India, announced that it has handled 45 Million Metric Ton (MMT) of cargo in 2017-18 (FY18) thus, achieving a 25 percent growth over 36.10 MMT handled in the previous fiscal…

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DynaMoor Mooring Put to the Test in Japan

DynaMoor Mooring Put to the Test in Japan

Net Feasa Unveils Agentic Control Tower Shipping Container Booking Platform

Net Feasa Unveils Agentic Control Tower Shipping Container Booking Platform

Panama Canal Vessel Transits Increase to 34 Per Day in April

Panama Canal Vessel Transits Increase to 34 Per Day in April

Egypt's Suez Canal Chief Shares Possible Discounts on Transit Fees

Egypt's Suez Canal Chief Shares Possible Discounts on Transit Fees

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