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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…

Fugro Appoints Linck as Senior Consultant

Dec 07, 2015

Fugro has announced Joseph P. Linck, Jr. has joined Fugro as a Senior Consultant to represent our business development efforts in South Texas and in particular the Rio Grande Valley and the Corpus Christi areas. Linck brings to the position more than 30 years of professional experience…

30 Cruise Ships to Reach Qatar Next Year

Dec 06, 2015

Qatar's Doha Port expects to receive around 30 cruise ships next year, says Director of Doha Port Management Captain Abdul Aziz Nasser al Yafei. The port had received three cruise ships this year. He also said the new Hamad Port may receive mega cruise ships starting from next year…

Adani Mulls Necklace of Ports in India

Dec 06, 2015

The $10-billion Adani Group is stringing together a Sagar Mala or necklace of ports dotting India's coastline, said Karan Adani, reports ET.  The group is keen to complete its own 'Sagarmala' (Necklace Ocean) dream by having presence in the three key states of Maharashtra…

AAPA Welcomes FAST Act

Dec 06, 2015

President Obama is today, expected to sign a five-year, $305 billion transportation reauthorization bill that Congress overwhelmingly passed yesterday which includes $11 billion in new freight funding grants and programs and other top priorities among America’s seaports…

Hanran, Heywood Join Townsville Port Board

Dec 05, 2015

Port of Townsville Limited (POTL) has welcomed the announcement this morning by Treasurer Curtis Pitt and Minister for Ports and Energy and Water Supply Mark Bailey of the appointment of two new locally-based Directors to its Board. Mr Shane…

Bulker Held in US for Breaching Environmental Law

Dec 04, 2015

The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing its investigation of an oceangoing bulk carrier, currently at anchor in Duluth, Minnesota, for allegedly violating U.S. environmental laws. The Coast Guard said it is investigating the crew, equipment and…

Campaign to Cut Haulage Miles

Dec 04, 2015

Peel Ports announced that it has secured 50 advocates for its Cargo200 initiative and is urging other shippers in the North-west to add their weight to the campaign.Launched in May, Peel Ports called for importers and exporters whose…

Teekay Awards Contracts for LNG Imports Complex

Dec 03, 2015

A consortium composed of Teekay LNG Partners L.P., Samsung C&T (Samsung) and Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) executed today with the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain the project agreements for the development of an LNG receiving and regasification terminal in Bahrain…

Dry Bulk Shipping Will Not Return to Profitability Before 2017

Dec 03, 2015

The gloomy outlook for the dry bulk shipping market continues to afflict shipowners and the market is not expected to return to profitability before 2017, according to the Dry Bulk Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry…

Greener Anti-Fouling Solutions Attract Shipping Industry Interest

Dec 03, 2015

The four-year SEAFRONT project, launched in 2014, has trialled new processes and methods designed to increase scientific understanding of exactly how biofouling occurs and how this problem can best be addressed.  This initial work will…

Strike Causes Delays at Greek Ports

Dec 02, 2015

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is advising of a further 24 hour general strike in Greece on December 3 which is expected to affect vessel movements at many Greek ports and terminals.The public and private sector strike action is scheduled…

Green Signal to New Access Channel to Port Said East

Dec 01, 2015

The construction of a wide access channel to Port Said East, as the side channel project, has officially received approval. The head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), vice admiral Mohab Mamish, has approved the construction of a new access…

Logistics News

Hazardous Cargo Compensation Regime Close to Entry into Force

Hazardous Cargo Compensation Regime Close to Entry into Force

Iran Could Offer Oman Exit Proposal

Iran Could Offer Oman Exit Proposal

Canon USA Launches MS-510 Multi-Purpose Camera for Low-Light Imaging

Canon USA Launches MS-510 Multi-Purpose Camera for Low-Light Imaging

ZIM CEO Eli Glickman Announces Departure

ZIM CEO Eli Glickman Announces Departure

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