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Italian Terminal Operators to Implement Navis TOS

Mar 12, 2013

Contship Italia Group to implement Navis SPARCS N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS)  at five of its terminals.Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation announce that Contship Italia Group (CSI) group will implement Navis SPARCS N4 at its five terminals…

UK Port Apprentices Get Jobs

Mar 12, 2013

PD Ports has announced the creation of 13 full time permanent positions for Teesport based apprentices.The new dock operations roles in both bulks and container related areas of the business will commence at the end of April, after the existing apprenticeship programme completes…

Vietnam Terminal (CICT) Implements Tideworks’ TOS

Mar 12, 2013

Tideworks Technology Inc. announced that Cai Lan International Container Terminal (CICT) has successfully implemented Tideworks’ terminal operating system (TOS) solutions. CICT went live with Tideworks Technology’s solutions at the greenfield terminal located in Ha Long City…

Port of Cleveland to Address Critical Problems

Mar 12, 2013

The Port is leading critical intitiatives for river renewal and infrastructure improvements.In cooperation with the City of Cleveland, the Port is taking a lead role in solving a set of connected and critical environmental and infrastructure…

World Ports Conference: Discuss LNG Trends

Mar 11, 2013

IAPH Encourages More Ports’ Involvement to Help Shape Best Industry Practices and Regulations With the global shipping industry showing increased interest in the use of LNG as a fuel for vessels, members of the International Association…

POLB Gives New Oil Terminal a Green Light

Mar 11, 2013

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners inks Letter of Intent to study development of a a 28-acre site on Pier T.The project is to construct a deep-water terminal for crude oil and petroleum products including gasoline, and the port has chosen Vopak Terminals North America Inc…

London Offshore Consultants Expands in Asia

Mar 08, 2013

New office in Vietnam at the port of Vung Tau announced at Maritime VietnamLondon Offshore Consultants (LOC) announced further expansion in Asia Pacific with the opening of a new office in Vietnam. The new office in the port of Vung Tau…

HK Container Terminal Interests Cashed-in by DP World

Mar 07, 2013

DP World has entered into two transactions to monetise its interests in two container terminals & a logistics centre in Hong Kong. The transactions will see DP World monetise 75% of its interests in CSX World Terminals Hong Kong Limited (CT3)…

ITF Keeping Eye on Strike-busting Bulk Carrier

Mar 07, 2013

The vessel 'Long Beach' reportedly loaded at Vancouver's Mitsui-UGC terminal where union dockworkers are locked out.The ITF is keeping the port under close watch. Following the Long Beach incident it will be contacting the vessel’s owners…

Panama Canal Receives Ethical Business Practices Recognition

Mar 07, 2013

For the third consecutive year, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) was recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. According to the Ethisphere, this recognition highlights companies that outperform industry…

Seaspan Ferries to Install AMP at Swartz Bay Terminal

Mar 07, 2013

Seaspan Ferries Corporation's installation of shore electrical power (also known as AMP) to receive Government of Canada funding.Shore power is a highly effective way to reduce marine diesel air emissions by enabling ships to shut down their…

US$44-million Houston Ship Channel Expansion Planned

Mar 07, 2013

Houston-based Oiltanking Partners LP to expand its terminal on the Houston Ship Channel to meet demand to export liquefied petroleum gas.Expansion plans include a new vessel dock and upgrades to existing ones and should be completed by the end of 2014…

Fit Hong Kong Pilots Can Work Longer

Mar 07, 2013

The government's transport bureau has proposed that HK harbor pilots be allowed to extend their service until 68 years of age.The proposal has been made to meet the needs of the shipping industry, reports 'The Standard'.Pilots over 65 who…

Horizon Lines Prefer Philadelphia Terminal to Elizabeth NJ

Mar 07, 2013

Horizon Lines, Inc announce it will move its northeast terminal operations to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Elizabeth, New Jersey, effective April 11, 2013.After an extensive review of options and a detailed evaluation of other ports connecting the northeast to Puerto Rico…

IBIA CEO Quits to Join Saudi Seaport

Mar 06, 2013

International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) chief Cliff Brand resigns to become Marine Director, King Abdullah Economic City Seaport.International Bunker Industry Association has announced that it is searching for a new chief executive…

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