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Canadian Seafarers Union Weighs in on CETA

Jan 09, 2015

SIU: Canada's coastline could become the easiest point-of-entry for terrorists if CETA becomes a reality. Their statement on the matter is shown below:The Seafarers International Union of Canada is today raising the alarm to inform Canadians…

Yachting Plan Boosts SKANReg Growth Potential

Jan 09, 2015

The London-headquartered St Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) is set for major expansion of its commercial and pleasure yacht fleet following the launch of a national yachting policy by the government of the twin-island federation…

ICTSI Names Head for Australian Unit

Jan 08, 2015

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has announced the appointment of Anders Dommestrup as Chief Executive Officer of its Australian subsidiary, Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd., the company said in its press release…

Antwerp Port Promoting Barge Projects

Jan 08, 2015

Antwerp is the leading barge port in Europe. Now with its Instream campaign it is showcasing its barge facilities.Each week more than 915 barges call at the port of Antwerp carrying project cargo, containers and dry and liquid bulk to and from northern France…

Blue Water Strengthens portfolio in Lolland-Falster

Jan 08, 2015

In recent years, Blue Water Shipping's port activities have developed rapidly with activities in an increasing number of Danish port. Blue Water now extends its activities within shipbroking and port agency in the ports at Lolland-Falster…

Tillotson Named CCO at Diversified Port Holdings

Jan 07, 2015

Diversified Port Holdings (DPH) has appointed Charles Tillotson as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) effective January 5, 2015. In his new senior management role, Tillotson will lead corporate strategy development and enhance commercial process control…

Brandy Christian is New Port of New Orleans COO

Jan 07, 2015

Current COO Patrick J. Gallwey to Retire in March After 34 Years.Brandy D. Christian has been named the new Chief Operating Officer of the Port of New Orleans by President and CEO Gary LaGrange, succeeding Patrick J. Gallwey, who will retire March 1 after 34 years with the Port…

Port of Seattle Co-Presidents Reelected for 2015

Jan 07, 2015

The Port of Seattle’s co-presidents Stephanie Bowman and Courtney Gregoire have been reelected by the port’s commission for another full-year term. The commission also elected John Creighton to serve as vice president, Tom Albro to serve as…

Federal Mediator Joins US West Coast Ports Talks

Jan 06, 2015

A federal mediator was expected to arrive in southern California on Tuesday to take part in negotiations over a new contract between employers at 29 U.S. West Coast ports and the union representing some 20,000 dock workers. Negotiators for…

Port of Long Beach CEO Endorses Mediation Move

Jan 06, 2015

Federal mediators announced last night that they will assist in West Coast port contract talks, following a joint request from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the private terminal operators, the Pacific Maritime Association…

TOTE Inks LNG Supply Deal

Jan 06, 2015

Partnership represents the start of LNG adoption as a marine fuel in the United States. Pivotal LNG, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AGL Resources Inc., and WesPac Midstream LLC have signed a long-term agreement with TOTE, Inc. to provide…

Federal Mediators Weigh in on Longshore Dispute

Jan 06, 2015

FMCS Statement on Labor Negotiations Between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) And the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA):Allison Beck, Acting Director of the U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, issued the…

India: Mormugao Port bets Big Projects

Jan 05, 2015

India government-owned Mormugao has lined up ambitious approx $500 million projects that include capacity augmentation schemes as part of its expansion plans.Mormugao Port Trust (MPT), the Centre-government owned major port at Goa has plans to award nine major projects for expansion…

Haifa Port May Become Entertainment and Commercial Zone

Jan 05, 2015

Haifa port is about to be transformed and upgraded into a beautiful new set of centers to include an entertainment zone, a commercial zone and links to the city’s beaches, according to a report on www.haaretz.com.The National Planning and…

Air Strikes on Port of Misrata

Jan 04, 2015

Forces loyal to Libya's internationally recognised government on Saturday staged air strikes on the commercial port of Misrata, a western city allied to a group that holds the capital Tripoli, both sides said.Fighting was also reported…

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