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Monjasa Reports Panama Canal Supply Growth

Jul 07, 2017

Physical bunker supplier Monjasa has been active in the Panama Canal since 2011 and established a physical presence for operations and bunker trading in Panama City in 2015. Now one year after the official inauguration of the new locks of the expanded Panama Canal…

Port Security: Indonesian Ports Select Radar Solution

Jul 07, 2017

In order to ensure the safe entry and exit, management and monitoring of vessels, two ports in Indonesia have selected variants of the SBS-800 Upmast X-Band SharpEye range from Kelvin Hughes, a developer of radar systems for maritime navigation…

Maersk: Too Early to Predict Financial Impact of Cyber Attack

Jul 07, 2017

Asia CEO said ports have resumed releasing cargo; will discuss settlement, liability issues with customers. Maersk said it was too early to predict the financial impact of last month's global Petya cyber attack that hit the shipping giant's computers and delayed cargoes…

UK Chamber of Shipping Warns EU Ports on Brexit

Jul 06, 2017

The EU is ignoring the risk of Brexit to European ports, the UK Chamber of Shipping has said. Hard border controls will lead to increased bureaucracy and will threaten prosperity. The Chamber warns that the return of border controls would lead to increased bureaucracy…

APM Terminals Wins South America Calls on New Asian Service

Jul 06, 2017

Direct services between Asia and the East Coast of South America will begin port calls at APM Terminals Buenos Aires, Argentina, and APM Terminals Itajaí, Brazil. The joint service deployed by Hapag-Lloyd, NYK, ZIM, Hyundai and Hamburg…

Martin Named Port of Milford Haven Chairman

Jul 06, 2017

The Port of Milford Haven announced the appointment of Chris Martin as its new Chairman.  Martin has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport and will take up the post on August 1, 2017. Born and bred in Pembrokeshire Martin…

ClassNK Publishes Annual Report on Port State Control

Jul 06, 2017

ClassNK has released its annual report on Port State Control. The report aims to assist ship operators and management companies in maintaining compliant operations by providing information about ships detained by PSC as well as deficiencies that were found on board from many port states in 2016…

US Trade Deficit Narrows as Exports Hit Two-year High

Jul 06, 2017

The U.S. trade deficit fell in May as exports increased to their highest level in just over two years, but trade could still weigh on economic growth in the second quarter. The Commerce Department said on Thursday the trade gap decreased 2…

The Port of Corpus Christi: Energy Port of the Americas

Jul 05, 2017

The Port of Corpus Christi lives up to its moniker ‘Energy Port of the Americas,’ as the movement of energy in and out dominates the port’s history and future. John P. LaRue, Executive Director, Port Corpus Christi recently visited Maritime…

Pile Driving to Resume at Tacoma’s Husky Terminal

Jul 05, 2017

Pile driving at the Husky Terminal in the Tacoma Tideflats is slated to resume July 6 at the close of the annual fish migration season which runs from February to July. The Pier 4 work is part of $250 million in terminal improvements that…

Panama Canal Hearing Addresses Toll Structure Changes

Jul 05, 2017

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) today held a public hearing on its tolls structure modifications proposal. “The modified tolls will safeguard the Canal's competitiveness, charge a fair price for the value of the route and provide a competitive service to the global shipping industry…

SCH to Handle Renault Vehicles in Southampton

Jul 05, 2017

Roll-on/roll-off cargo handlers Southampton Cargo Handling (SCH) said it has secured the stevedoring contract to handle all Renault vehicles being shipped through the Port of Southampton. The move follows the success of Euro Marine Logistics (EML)…

Dunkirk Plans LNG Fueling Station

Jul 04, 2017

Dunkirk's LNG terminal and Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque have signed an agreement for the development of an LNG supply station. The use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by shipping and road vehicles has grown significantly in recent months with new projects (orders for ships…

Mayor of Shanghai Visits CMA CGM Tower

Jul 04, 2017

Rodolphe Saadé, Chief Executive Officer of CMA CGM Group, has received this Tuesday, July 4, 2017, Yong YING, Mayor of Shanghai, who is on an official visit to Marseille for the signature of the 30 years of twinning between the two cities. On this occasion…

APL Rolls out Aloha Express Service

Jun 30, 2017

APL has unveiled its Aloha Express (AEX) service, a new fortnightly service directly connecting Central China, Korea, Japan to Hawaii. The AEX service promises cargo delivery from Shanghai, Busan and Yokohama to Honolulu in 19, 15 and 12 days respectively…

Logistics News

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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