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Retail Industry Applauds ILA Labor Agreements

Apr 10, 2013

The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold on the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) vote approving a new, long-term master labor contract covering…

Green Marine's Latest Sign-up: Squamish Terminals BC

Apr 10, 2013

Squamish Terminals (SQT), a B.C. deep-water, break-bulk terminal, has signed on as a participant to Green Marine.Green Marine encourages its participants, ship owners, ports, terminals and shipyards, to undertake concrete actions that go beyond…

U.S. Port Appoints Bob DeAngelis as CFO

Apr 10, 2013

The Port of San Diego appoints Robert 'Bob' DeAngelis as Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer with immediate effect.DeAngelis will begin his new role immediately, overseeing Financial Services and Accounting as well as the Port's Business and Information Technology Services…

Singapore's MPA to Introduce Widespread Development Initiatives

Apr 09, 2013

The Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to boost maritime research & development,
 productivity and manpower development.The new initiatives were announced by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance…

Hong Kong Container Terminal Strike Update

Apr 09, 2013

Dock-worker unions at strike-bound Kwai Chung container port to meet with two contractors under Labour Deptartment's mediation.The breakthrough comes as a strike by workers at the port threatens to enter a third week; however, port operator Hongkong International Terminals…

CapEx or Capsize: International Port Analysis

Apr 09, 2013

New report examines evolving trade patterns resulting from the upcoming 2015 Panama Canal expansionThe Colliers International report, 'CapEx or Capsize,' underscores the idea that cities need to spend the capital to upgrade their ports, or risk 'capsizing' their economies…

US Ports' Retail Imports Predicted to Rise Despite Sequestration

Apr 08, 2013

The monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation & Hackett Associates, predicts a 2.7% April 2013 retail import rise.With US Customs officials saying they hope to minimize the impact of federal spending cuts on cargo processing…

Swire Oilfield Services Strengthens East African Presence

Apr 08, 2013

Swire Oilfield Services, a global supplier of cargo carrying solutions, modular systems, offshore aviation services and fluid management, is strengthening its newly established presence in Kenya, East Africa with the appointment of Dan Davies as the new commercial manager…

SSA Strengthens its Call for a Unified "Asian Voice"

Apr 08, 2013

Singapore will continue its drive to be a leading international maritime center and will work even more closely with countries and shipping associations in the region to realize its goal of creating a unified ‘Asian Voice’ in the shipping industry…

Seafaring Tradition Perhaps Key to DP World's Growth

Apr 08, 2013

At DP World's annual gala dinner the chairman noted the company's success was rooted in UAE's rich maritime tradition.The UAE’s rich sea-faring tradition supported and drove DP World’s rise from a local port operator to today being third largest marine terminal operator globally…

Hong Kong Container Terminal Strike Latest

Apr 08, 2013

The High Court in Hong Kong has ruled in favour of extending the temporary injunction, but acknowledges the workers' right to strike.According to the ITF, the injunction against the Union of Hong Kong Dockers (HKDU) aims to halt action at the Kwai Tsing Container Terminal in the Port of Hong Kong…

BMT Engaged in Australian Foreshore Project Design

Apr 07, 2013

BMT JFA Consultants (BMT)  supports the Shire of Esperance, Western Australia in its plans to construct a granite seawall & headland. BMT was originally commissioned to help develop the required technical specifications for the production…

Seafarers' Voluntary Welfare Service Active in Port of Cleveland

Apr 05, 2013

The Port of Cleveland is a particularly welcoming destination for foreign crews, enhanced by the Cleveland Seaman's Service.In his CEO's port stakeholders' letter, Will Friedman draws attention to the organization, now almost half-a-century old…

Rare Chinese HK Dock Strike Supported

Apr 05, 2013

Dock workers at Hong Kong International Terminals (HIT) on strike since 30, March 2013, get international union support.In their latest statement the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) express their continuing solidarity with locked out Hong Kong dockers…

EPCSA Conference on Port Process Simplification

Apr 04, 2013

Two years after its official launch, the European Port Community Systems Association (ECPSA) will host a conference focusing on the simplification of port processes and trade facilitation.What are the key strands of European Union policy relating to port processes…

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