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AAPA Sponsoring Energy Projects Seminar

Feb 12, 2015

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is sponsoring a its first ever seminar on new and emerging energy technologies for port and maritime industry professionals in Pensacola. Hosted by the Port of Pensacola, The Maritime Economic…

TT Club Urge Better Management Practices

Feb 12, 2015

A detailed analysis of the root causes of insurance claims show 80% of bodily injuries at global ports and container terminals involve handling equipment or vehicles.Speaking at the Philippine Ports and Shipping Conference in Manila today…

White House Intervention Sought in West Coast Port Dispute

Feb 12, 2015

The National Retail Federation issued the following statement today from Vice President for Supply Chain Jonathan Gold on the news that terminal vessel operations at the West Coast ports have been suspended:“The continued intransigence…

Shippers Plan 4-day Partial Shutdown of US West Coast Ports

Feb 11, 2015

Shipping lines plan a partial four-day shutdown of U.S. West Coast ports, starting on Thursday, amid stalled labor talks between the companies and the union representing 20,000 dockworkers, the companies said on Wednesday. Loading and unloading…

Long Beach CEO Expects Port Cutbacks This Weekend

Feb 11, 2015

Shipping lines are expected to curtail cargo operations at U.S. West Coast ports again this weekend amid stalled labor talks between the companies and the union representing 20,000 dockworkers, the chief executive of the Port of Long Beach said on Wednesday…

Abu Dhabi Ports’ Training Centre Reports Successful 2014

Feb 11, 2015

Abu Dhabi Ports’ Maritime Training Centre looked back on what it called a successful year, noting a number “success stories” throughout 2014 as the number of trainees at the center increased by 15% in 2014 compared to 2013. Highlighting its success…

Imports Rising as Threat of West Coast Ports Shutdown Looms

Feb 11, 2015

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to rise 10.1 percent this month over the same time last year even as West Coast ports come closer to a possible shutdown due to the lack of a contract with dockworkers…

P&I Club Extends E-Learning Modules

Feb 11, 2015

The American P&I Club has added to its library of e-learning modules released in co-operation with IDESS IT in the Philippines. The new module covers compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk…

Adani's Commission Tuna Tekra Bulk Terminal at Kandla

Feb 11, 2015

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer and part of Adani Group, a global integrated player, today said it had commissioned a bulk terminal at Tuna Tekra, Kanda Port, with an annual handling capacity of over 20 million tonnes…

U.S. West Coast Port Ops Resume

Feb 10, 2015

U.S. West Coast port operations resumed in full on Monday after shipping companies halted loading and unloading of freighters for the weekend, citing chronic cargo backups that shippers and dockworkers have blamed on each other during months of labor tensions…

Shipping 101 Training Course in Seattle

Feb 09, 2015

ARTEMUS Transportation Solutions will partner with the Marine Exchange of Puget Sound to hold the Global Commerce- International Transportation & Trade Shipping 101 Course on March 23-27 in Seattle. The five-day course covers materials needed…

US West Coast Port Operations Resume

Feb 09, 2015

U.S. West Coast port operations resumed in full on Monday after shipping companies suspended loading and unloading of freighters for the weekend, citing chronic cargo backups the shippers and dockworkers have blamed on each other during months of labor tensions…

Hapag-Lloyd Changes Terminal to Long Beach

Feb 07, 2015

Hapag-Lloyd's California Central America Express Service (CCE) will shortly be switched to a new terminal at Los Angeles as follows:SSA Terminal 700 Pier A Plaza 90813 Long Beach USAFirst vessel to call at the new terminal will…

Bid to Break Ports Deadlock

Feb 07, 2015

US West coast employers have made an offer to longshore workers in a bid to end the deadlock over a new labour contract that has added to the chaos afflicting some of the country's largest ports.The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA)…

Antwerp Port takes Roadshow to India

Feb 07, 2015

The port of Antwerp has planned a Roadshow in India as this country has generated a record 5 million tonnes of cargo in Antwerp in 2014. The roadshow has been programmed from 9 to 13 February 2015. With an annual freight volume of 199…

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