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Myanmar Scrambles to Clear Port Jam

Jun 13, 2016

The weeks-long traffic jam of cargo ships at the Myanmar’sbiggest port threatens to scare potential investors away and choke off nascent economic growth, says a report in Reuters. The bottleneck at the dilapidated port was caused by a spike…

US Submarine USS Frank Cable in Palawan

Jun 12, 2016

US submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) arrived in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan on Saturday, June 11, for a 'scheduled port visit,' according to the US embassy in Manila. The visit will allow the ship’s sailors and military sealift command mariners to enjoy some rest and relaxation…

Hong Kong Mulls Maritime Cooperation with Iran

Jun 12, 2016

Closer business ties with Iran would enable Hong Kong  to tackle the downturn in the seaborne sector, reports Tasnim quoting Stephen Wong of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). 'Hong Kong's crucial shipping trade is hoping China's…

Newport Unveils Education Series for this year’s Boat Show

Jun 11, 2016

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today the 2016 Education Series for this year’s Boat Show. Greatly expanding on past offerings, the Newport International Boat Show will host  on-water courses…

Vancouver Fraser Port Responds to Community Concerns

Jun 11, 2016

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is aware that a public rally has been organized for this weekend by MP Jenny Kwan and community members in opposition to the proposed Centerm Expansion Project. The port authority respects the right of any group to voice concerns and opinions in a public way…

Ventspils Port Cargo Turnover Down by 24%

Jun 11, 2016

Terminals in the Port of Ventspils handled a total of 9 million tons of cargo in January-May 2016 or by 23.98% less than in the same period in 2015. The transit of oil products and coal had declined steeply year-on-year, affecting the total cargo turnover at Ventspils…

Port of NY & NJ to Handle Larger Vessels

Jun 11, 2016

Port of New York and New Jersey will be able to handle 14,000 TEU vessels toward the end of 2017, says officials at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The planned completion of the 50-foot Harbor Deepening Project later this…

[Op-Ed] Ballast Water Facts, Not Hype

Jun 10, 2016

An Op-Ed issued by the Lake Carriers’ Association, American Great Lakes Ports Association and Great Lakes Maritime Task Force addresses the “exaggerations and inaccuracies” surrounding the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA), and explains…

GAC - New requirement for Weight Verification at Sri Lanka Port

Jun 10, 2016

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Ports and Shipping has issued guidance on the implementation of the SOLAS VI Regulation 2 amendment that requires the verification of gross mass in packed containers (Container Weight Verification) with effect from 1 July 2016…

Indiana Ranks Top 10 for 109 Logistics Categories

Jun 10, 2016

The newly released 2016 Indiana Logistics Directory reports that Indiana ranks high nationally in its ability to move freight via truck, rail, water and air. The state is ranked in the top five states in more than 25 logistics-related categories and in the top 10 in 109…

ISS Roll-out of its Cargo and Agency Platform, YourISS2

Jun 09, 2016

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world's leading maritime and logistics service provider, is driving a global roll-out of its new cargo and agency platform, YourISS2.Designed to increase efficiencies, standardise processes and documents and enhance service delivery…

Fireboat Dedicated at Long Beach Port

Jun 09, 2016

A new fireboat was officially welcomed into service Wednesday at the Port of Long Beach, representing a significant leap forward in protecting the harbor and the flow of trade through the nation’s second-busiest seaport.In a dockside ceremony attended by 100 invited guests…

Caterpillar Maintains Dividend Rate

Jun 09, 2016

The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to maintain the quarterly cash dividend of seventy-seven cents ($0.77) per share of common stock, payable August 20, 2016, to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 20…

New Orleans Port All Set to Host AAPA Conference

Jun 09, 2016

The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans is set to host the 105th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the largest gathering of Port and maritime professionals in the Western Hemisphere. The conference…

Panama Canal Ends Depth Restrictions

Jun 09, 2016

Panama Canal Authority said it has lifted restrictions on the depth of ships passing through that had been imposed since April because of low water levels caused by severe drought, says a report in AP. On April 18, Panama Canal started…

Logistics News

Tanco Boosts Jeffersonville Port Capacity with $750K Fertilizer Expansion

Tanco Boosts Jeffersonville Port Capacity with $750K Fertilizer Expansion

BIO-UV Completes First Containerized Ballast Water Treatment Deployment

BIO-UV Completes First Containerized Ballast Water Treatment Deployment

Capesize Values Hit 17-Year High

Capesize Values Hit 17-Year High

Maritime and Coastguard Agency Advances Marine Safety with Multiverse Data Upskilling

Maritime and Coastguard Agency Advances Marine Safety with Multiverse Data Upskilling

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