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Zamakona Yards Join Forces with GS Hydro

Dec 06, 2014

Zamakona Yards signed a collaboration agreement with finish Multinational GS Hydro. The agreement, with an initial duration of two years, will include hydraulic services in the already extensive range of services offered by the Zamakona Yards group in the Canary Islands…

Kalmar Gloria Reachstackers for Associated British Ports

Dec 05, 2014

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will deliver two Gloria reachstackers to the Hams Hall Rail Terminal in Birmingham, operated by Associated British Ports (ABP). The order was signed in August 2014 with delivery in December 2014. The deal will enable…

300 kilos Cocaine Intercepted in Portsmouth Port

Dec 04, 2014

The drugs were seized following the search of the cargo vessel Star Stratos at Portsmouth port yesterday evening.Approximately 300 kilos were discovered concealed within a shipment of bananas which had originated in Colombia.Investigations…

Lerwick Port Strengthening Top Deck

Dec 04, 2014

The Board of Lerwick Port Authority is strengthening its senior management team in support of continuing activity and development at the busy harbour.The move follows an external organisational review, particularly looking at the staff…

Long Beach Port Helps Fund Westside “Livability” Study

Dec 04, 2014

The public is invited to attend the first community workshop to discuss the Livable West Long Beach Plan and Green Terminal Island (TI) Plan on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. at Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St.“The goal of both plans is to improve the quality of life in West Long Beach…

Mundra Port Handles Largest Bulk Carrier

Dec 03, 2014

Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd, India’s largest port developer and part of Adani Group, today said its Mundra Port successfully berthed the largest bulk carrier to call at any port on the west coast of India, thereby making history in the Indian maritime sector…

Norwegian Cruise Line Inks Deal with New Orleans Port

Dec 03, 2014

Officials with Norwegian Cruise Line and the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans signed a new four-year berthing agreement today with three one-year options. The agreement will keep at least one Norwegian cruise ship sailing…

Europort Encourages Innovation

Dec 03, 2014

Europort 2015, the exhibition for maritime technology, has announced a special exhibitor package to benefit companies new to the marketplace and support them in showcasing their talents to the industry worldwide. The Europort ‘New-2-Market’…

Mercuria Expanding with ex-OW Bunker Staff

Dec 02, 2014

Swiss trading house Mercuria has moved to become a significant player in the marine fuel market by hiring a team of close to 40 former employees from the once-largest supplier, traders and sources close to the matter said on Tuesday.The bankruptcy of Denmark's OW Bunker…

Crowley Announces Key Promotions FLA, NJ

Dec 01, 2014

Crowley Maritime Corporation’s Puerto Rico liner services group has announced that Ken Orben is being promoted to general manager of terminal operations in Jacksonville, Fla., and Karen Dempsey is being promoted to director of port operations in Pennsauken…

Barbados Works at Environmental Sustainability

Dec 01, 2014

Demonstrating leadership and commitment to environmental sustainability, Barbados Port Inc. has committed to work in partnership with RightShip to develop an incentive program encouraging more efficient vessels to their port. During the…

Petrobras’ Could Cut Logistics Costs by R$1 bi

Nov 30, 2014

One of a series of management improvement measures adopted by Petrobras in the last two years, the Logistics Infrastructure Optimization Program (Infralog) should generate approximately R$1.8 billion (US$719 million) in savings for the company…

PSA Chairman Receives Belgium Award

Nov 28, 2014

On 27 November 2014, PSA Group Chairman Fock Siew Wah was conferred the national distinction ‘Commander of the Order of the Crown’ from His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium for his merit, dedication and services rendered to the Kingdom of Belgium…

Fednav Celebrates Anniversary Trio in Cleveland

Nov 26, 2014

Fednav Limited held a reception on board one of its vessels, the Federal Mayumi, at the Port of Cleveland yesterday to celebrate a trio of anniversaries: the 70th year since the founding of the company, 55 years of continuous general cargo liner…

Jetty Construction near Lorong Halus Jetty, Singapore

Nov 26, 2014

From 28 November 2014 to 28 May 2015, work will be carried out for the construction of a jetty near Lorong Halus Jetty.According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.141 of 2014 dated 25 November 2014, the…

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