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Liberian Registry Launches Innovative Website

Feb 13, 2017

The Liberian Registry has further strengthened its industry-leading role for technological innovation by relaunching its website in an ultra-user-friendly format. Among other things, owners and managers of the 4,150-plus vessels in the Liberian…

India Can Save $33.3bln If Trade Moves near to Ports

Feb 12, 2017

India can save up to USD 28 billion in infrastructure spend and another USD 3.3 billion in transportation cost if 50 per cent of overall trade moves closer to ports by 2020, PTI said quoting an EY report. The EY report 'Knowledge Paper on…

Philippines-Indonesia Shipping Route Soon

Feb 12, 2017

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced plans to open a shorter shipping route between the Philippines and Indonesia, a move meant to strengthen trade relations between the two neighboring countries, reported  Manila Times. The…

Peterson to Develop New Port Cameron

Feb 11, 2017

International energy logistics provider Peterson is to partner with Port Cameron in Louisiana to develop a deepwater staging port and supply base facility serving the Gulf of Mexico. Peterson has signed a teaming partnership agreement with…

CMA CGM Improves India Middle East – East Africa Links

Feb 10, 2017

In line with operational excellence and operating cost discipline, CMA CGM Group wishes to share with you the changes concerning our 2 direct weekly services connecting India Middle East Gulf to East Africa strategic markets Starting February 20th…

Winter Weather Delays Grain Movement to US Ports

Feb 10, 2017

Severe winter weather has slowed rail deliveries of crops to shippers in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, sending freight rates soaring and prompting Asian buyers to seek fill-in loads as they wait for the backlog at ports to clear. Blizzards…

New Owners, New Equipment at Ohio River Terminal

Feb 09, 2017

Already long established as one of the Ohio River’s premier port terminals, new ownership brought new equipment opportunities for the busy River Road Terminal in the transportation hub of Louisville. Within weeks of Watco Terminal and Port…

Navigational Changes Needed at Port of Hamburg

Feb 09, 2017

“The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig has expressly underlined the necessity for the adjustment of the navigation channel with its decision today,” says Jens Meier CEO of Hamburg Port Authority commenting on the judgement of the Federal…

US Imports Growing in First Half of 2017

Feb 09, 2017

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to increase 4.6 percent during the first half of 2017 over the same period last year as the nation’s economy improves and retail sales continue to grow, according to the monthly…

Nigerian Ports Berth 19,833 Vessels in 3 Years

Feb 08, 2017

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the traffic statistics at Nigerian ports recorded 19,833 vessels berthed at the various ports between 2013 and 2016. Similarly 543,842,425 tonnages were registered within the period under review…

Seafarers' Center Honors Houston Port Executive Director

Feb 08, 2017

The Board of Directors of the Houston International Seafarers' Center (HISC) proudly announces that Roger Guenther, Executive Director of the Port of Houston Authority has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 'Bronze Anchor Award.' The 'Bronze Anchor Award' recognizes an individual…

Savannah Positioned as U.S. Gateway Port

Feb 08, 2017

Today the Georgia Ports Authority announced the sale of 500 acres of property for commercial development to accommodate growing customer demand for warehousing, distribution and transload facilities near the Port of Savannah. The new development…

Port of Antwerp Opens New Training Centre in India

Feb 07, 2017

Indian port professionals who follow courses given in Mumbai by APEC, the port of Antwerp training centre, can now benefit from a purpose-built training facility.  The new facility was officially opened on Monday this week during the annual Port of Antwerp Mission to India…

Incorrect Container Packing Leads to 65% of Damaged Cargo

Feb 07, 2017

European Shipping Week will take place in Brussels from February 27 to March 2, and there delegates will focus on the correct packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs) and the safety issues that result from poor work practices. The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)…

WaterFront Launches New Approach to Global Ship Agency

Feb 07, 2017

Middle East and Asian port agencies Sharaf Shipping Agency and Ben Line Agencies have today (7 February 2017) announced the launch of a new global agency company for the wet and dry bulk shipping and commodity markets.   Waterfront Maritime Services…

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Greek Shipyard Workers Pause Work Amidst Heatwave

Greek Shipyard Workers Pause Work Amidst Heatwave

Greensea IQ’s Hull Cleaning Service Expands to Port of New York and New Jersey

Greensea IQ’s Hull Cleaning Service Expands to Port of New York and New Jersey

Eco Wave Power Eyes South Africa for Wave Energy Plant

Eco Wave Power Eyes South Africa for Wave Energy Plant

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

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

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