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Global Marine Port and Service Industry to Grow at a CAGR of 4.7%

Dec 15, 2015

According to a new industry report published by Lucintel, the future of the global marine port and service industry looks good, with opportunities in the marine freight transportation industry.  As per a Lucintel study, the global marine…

Ecoslops to Implement Recycling Unit in the Romanian Port of Constanta

Dec 15, 2015

Ecoslops has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Grup Servicii Petroliere (GSP), a leading offshore drilling and construction company, to conduct a feasibility study for the development of an oil residues processing plant in the Romanian Port of Constanta…

DP World, Prince Rupert Port Ink Feasibility Study Deal

Dec 15, 2015

DP World and the Prince Rupert Port Authority have announced an agreement to study further expansion of the Fairview Container Terminal in Prince Rupert.  The agreement was signed by DP World Canada Group General Manager, Maksim Mihic, and Prince Rupert Port Authority President & CEO…

DP World to Tackle Illegal Wildlife Trade

Dec 15, 2015

Global marine terminal operator DP World has agreed to a set of 11 principles designed to help tackle the US$ 19 billion illegal wildlife trade.In a groundbreaking meeting in London last week, members of the United for Wildlife International…

Largest Cargo Ship Ever to Call at a US Port

Dec 14, 2015

18,000-TEU container ship CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin will make its first U.S. call at the Port of Los Angeles in late December The CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, an 18,000-TEU vessel named in honor of one of the United States’ founding fathers…

“Safe Container – Steering Changes” – SOLAS Amendment

Dec 12, 2015

With the SOLAS Convention now requiring container weight verification from 1st July 2016 onwards following the amendment approved by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) last November, the Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI)…

Braemar Expands Ports and Harbors Team

Dec 11, 2015

Kevin Constable has joined Braemar SA as Marine Manager (Europe), Ports and Harbors, based in its London office. Constable will help to develop Braemar’s Ports and Harbor consultancy services on aspects such as vessel maneuvering, navigation and marine risk…

MANSA Seeks Berthing at Mumbai Port

Dec 11, 2015

In order to reduce congestion and lower the transaction cost, Mumbai and Nhava Ship-Agents Association (MANSA) have sought berthing facilities at the Offshore Container Terminal for higher dimensional vessels carrying large parcels of pulses…

Bureau Veritas Issues ISPO Certificate to Port of Cork

Dec 10, 2015

Classification society Bureau Veritas has issued its first certificate under the ISPO (International Standard for Maritime Pilot Organizations) standard of best practice for pilots and pilot organizations to the Pilotage Authority, Port of Cork…

BAE's GBP90mln Contract for Barrow Central Yard Complex

Dec 10, 2015

BAE Systems has awarded a £90m contract to Morgan Sindall plc for the development of one of the UK’s largest industrial facilities at the Company’s submarine building site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, reports North West Evening Mail. The…

Industry Coalition Clarifies Container Weighing Regs

Dec 09, 2015

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the TT Club, the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) and the Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) jointly released a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to address issues arising…

KPI Bridge Oil Opens Athens Office

Dec 09, 2015

KPI Bridge Oil, a global trader and broker in marine fuels, marine lubricants and risk management products, has opened a new office in Athens, Greece. The new venture comes as part of the group’s broader growth strategy and desire to further develop its key markets…

CCCC May Build Terminal in Sydney Harbour

Dec 09, 2015

China Communications Construction Co. Ltd (CCCC). has agreed to build a highly automated container terminal in Sydney Harbour, depending on the results of a feasibility study to be conducted next year. Albert Barbusci, CEO of Harbor Port Development Partners (HDP)…

Padrón y Santiago Designated IMO Ambassador

Dec 08, 2015

Capt. Antonio M. Padrón y Santiago, Maritime Authority of Tenerife, attended the Government Board of the Port Authority of Tenerife, receiving congratulations from the members of the Board due to his recent appointment as 'IMO Maritime Ambassador' During the meeting…

Bright future for Bunkering at Indian Ports

Dec 08, 2015

Hinode’s 5th Annual conference on the Outlook for bunkering and Marine Lubricants in India clearly acknowledged the fact that India was well on its way to becoming a Bunkering destination. Lack of infrastructure, duties, quality of bunkers…

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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