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Argus Launches Marine Fuels Service

Jan 09, 2013

Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched a daily marine fuels pricing and analysis service, Argus Marine Fuels. It provides market data and intelligent analysis of the increasingly complex marine fuels market. Trade in marine fuels is changing quickly…

'Get to High Ground' Tsunami Warning Contract

Jan 08, 2013

LRAD Corporation. provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHD's) wins Tsunami warning contract from an Asian city port.The company has received a US$369,000 LRAD 360X order for an earthquake and tsunami warning mass notification installation in an Asian port city…

AWO, WCI: 9' Drafts Must be Maintained in Mississippi

Jan 08, 2013

Waterways Operators Commend Administration, Senator Durbin, Corps of Engineers; Stress Need for Continued Assurance of 9-Foot Navigation Channel on Mississippi River. The American Waterways Operators (AWO) and Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI)…

Major Oil Spill Recovery Reception Facilities: New EMSA Report

Jan 07, 2013

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) publishes its report on facilities for discharge of oil collected following a major oil spill in the sea.This report is the main deliverable of the project 'Study on discharge facilities for oil recovered at sea – Geographical distribution…

Impact of Potential Mississippi River Closure Revised

Jan 02, 2013

Effective Shutdown of Nation’s Busiest Water Transportation Artery Looms Between Early- to Mid-January.   The American Waterways Operators (AWO) and Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) have released revised data on the economic impact of an effective…

Jebel Ali Mega Ship Expansion on Track

Dec 31, 2012

Last of the 65 ton blocks that make up the foundation of the extended quay wall of the 1 million TEU expansion laid in place.The Jebel Ali port expansion, scheduled to open for business in the second quarter of 2013, extends the quay wall by 400 metres to 3000 metres…

ACP Commemorates 13 Years of Local Administration

Dec 31, 2012

The Panama Canal is celebrating 13 years under Panamanian administration. During this period, the Canal has strengthened its role in international commerce as a result of investment in the modernization of its infrastructure, its expansion and an alliance with its natural surroundings…

First Port in S. America Panamax Approved

Dec 27, 2012

Terminal de Contêineres de Paranaguá (TCP) first port in the region approved to allow unrestricted access of vessels of new Panama Canal’s maximum dimensions.Only weeks after having received permission to lift all restrictions to navigate at night…

LNG Sabine Pass Terminal Contract Signed

Dec 27, 2012

Cheniere Energy Partners' subsidiary Sabine Pass Liquefaction signs a LNG sale and purchase agreement with Total Gas & Power North America.Cheniere Partners owns 100 percent of the Sabine Pass LNG terminal located on the Sabine Pass Channel in western Cameron Parish…

USACE Revises Forecast for Mississippi Water Levels

Dec 27, 2012

Effective Shutdown of Nation’s Busiest Water Transportation Artery Expected Earlier Than Predicted: January 3-4.   Late Christmas Eve, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers advised industry of the most current 28-day weather and water forecast for the Mississippi River area near Thebes…

APM Terminals Named Nigeria's 'Best of the Year'

Dec 27, 2012

APM Terminals Apapa named “Best Terminal Operator of the Year” at Nigerian Maritime Excellence Awards in Apapa, Nigeria.APM Terminals Apapa, which assumed operational control of the facility in 2006, is now the busiest container terminal in West Africa…

GDF Suez Further Develops LNG Bunkering

Dec 25, 2012

Small scale LNG: GDF Suez takes positions in this high potential market with capacities in Zeebrugge, Belgium, LNG terminal.GDF Suez continues to develop its small scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) activities in North West Europe following…

Impending US Dock Strike: FMCS Mediation to Begin

Dec 25, 2012

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (US) calls meeting & parties in conflict over East Coast ports new contract agree to attend.Statement by FMCS Director George H. Cohen on East Coast Ports Labor Negotiations:“FMCS Director…

Oliver to Serve as President of WPPA Board of Trustees

Dec 24, 2012

The Port of Vancouver USA has announced that Port of Vancouver Commissioner Jerry Oliver will serve as president of the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) Board of Trustees for 2013. As president, Oliver will work collaboratively…

Malaysia Port Operators Seek Growth in New Markets

Dec 23, 2012

Westports Malaysia, operator of the country’s busiest port, Port Klang looks to potential markets in SE Asian countries to expand container business.Chief executive officer, Ruben Emir Gnanalingam, considered that despite the slowing down of demand in Europe…

Logistics News

Maersk Reports First Quarter Drop in Revenue Growth

Maersk Reports First Quarter Drop in Revenue Growth

Container Shipping Companies Cut Asia-US Services

Container Shipping Companies Cut Asia-US Services

Israel Attacks Yemen’s Hodeidah Port

Israel Attacks Yemen’s Hodeidah Port

Panama Canal Administrator Outlines the Waterway’s Evolving Role in Global Trade

Panama Canal Administrator Outlines the Waterway’s Evolving Role in Global Trade

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