To support the growing business in Russia, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a new office in Moscow in addition to its current presence in St Petersburg.Moscow is the central vehicle logistics hub in Russia, a market that, after a short set-back in 2009…
Sahar Zarghamian joins OW Bunker as a Bunker Trader. OW Bunker, a supplier and trader of marine fuel, today announced the appointment of Sahar Zarghamian as a new Bunker Trader on its Fujairah desk in a move that further strengthens OW Bunker’s presence in the Middle East…
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica is delighted to announce the return of its Director of Shipping Policy Eric Deans who has completed a Ph.D in Marine Policy at the University of Delaware. Dr Deans is well known throughout the shipping industry…
The New World Alliance (TNWA) – APL Co. Pte Ltd (APL), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) - today announced the launch of a new Trans-Atlantic service connecting Europe and the UK with the US East Coast and Panama. The…
Global marine terminal operator makes Middlesex first port of call to boost employee productivity.Middlesex University and DP World have joined forces to offer a range of the global marine terminal operator’s employees the chance to boost their qualifications and career prospects…
U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (“lakers”) carried 93.8 million tons of dry-bulk cargo in 2011, an increase of 5.75 percent compared to 2010. The 2011 “float” was also just about on par with the fleet’s 5-year average. Iron ore cargos for the steel industry increased 12…
Coast Guard seeking Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee applicants to fill vacancies.AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.ACTION: Request for applications. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the…
Inchcape Shipping Services completes Northern Mediterranean expansion with opening in Algeciras. Inchcape Shipping Services, the world’s leading maritime services provider, has this week opened its doors in Algeciras – Spain’s busiest port…
Maritime Engineers, the Australian based ship survey and marine engineering consultancy firm have opened a new office in Singapore this month.Part of James Fisher & Sons plc, Maritime Engineers offer a comprehensive range of professional…
Branch will coordinate support for Mumbai High oil field. GAC India has opened a new office in Pipavav to cater to the needs of the growing number of vessels calling at the port and principals using it as a base for operations in the Mumbai High oil field…
GPMH (Grand Port Maritime du Havre) has decided to freeze harbor dues for containerships, for the third consecutive year. This decision underlines GPMH’s will to offer its customers, the shipowners, an attractive pricing policy, in a hard economic environment…
Peak Performance Continues.In recognition of superior performance, the New York State Canal Corporation today announced top honors for the operators of canal facilities that provide outstanding service to patrons. Among the Canal honorees are: Best Lock…
The import and export of goods by sea remains a vital part of the regional economy of the north-east of Scotland and this has been demonstrated more than ever this year, with a positive rise in activity levels at the port. Next year is set for similar success…
The Port of Los Angeles and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Report (EIS/EIR) for the Berths 302-306 APL Container Terminal Project that involves the improvement and expansion of the existing 291-acre terminal by 56 acres…
Two of five split hopper barges, designed by Seattle-based Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering firm Guido Perla & Associates, Inc. (GPA) recently went into service in Panama after they were successfully received and accepted by they Panama Canal Authority…
