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Saltchuk Chairman Tabbutt Prioritizes Workforce Development

Apr 15, 2025

With a diverse maritime and logistics operation supporting more than 8,000 careers on land and at sea, Saltchuk has a robust workforce development initiative across its brands. Mark Tabbutt, Chairman, Saltchuk, discusses a pair of specific recent investments in Puerto Rico, as well as workforce development as a corporate imperative.Watch the full interview with Mark Tabbutt, Chairman, Saltchuk, on Maritime Reporter TV:Saltchuk is a driving force on the U…

Organizations Release Joint Support Statement on Maritime Labour Convention 20th Anniversary

Feb 23, 2026

On behalf of the International Labour Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping, and International Transport Workers’ Federation:On the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, we jointly reaffirm our commitment to…

ASRY Hosts First Innovation Forum with Lumofy

Jun 30, 2025

ASRY has held its first innovation forum in collaboration with Lumofy, an AI-powered talent management platform.  The event, titled ‘Unlocking Creative Potential’, was organised to promote a culture of innovation in the workplace, enhance employee capabilities…

America’s Ports Responsible for One in Eight Jobs

Oct 15, 2024

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has released its 2024 Port and Maritime Industry Economic Contribution Report which indicates that America’s ports are responsible for nearly $2.9 trillion in economic activity and one out of every eight jobs…

Strike Threatens Exports from Vancouver Grain Terminals

Sep 24, 2024

Workers at the six main grain terminals located in the Canadian port of Vancouver went on strike on Tuesday, a move that could disrupt exports of canola and other crops, government and industry officials said.'At my request, parties have agreed to resume negotiations alongside federal mediators…

US East Coast Ports Union Prepping for Possible Strike

Sep 04, 2024

The International Longshoremen's Association union, representing 45,000 workers at major container ports from Texas to Maine, will begin two days of meetings on Wednesday to review wage demands and prepare for a potential strike on Oct. 1.Formal…

Port Strikes Halt Argentina Grain Shipments

Aug 07, 2024

A strike launched by Argentine oilseed industry workers has halted grain shipments from local ports with soybean processing plants, the country's Ports and Maritime Activities Chamber (CAPyM) said on Wednesday.Argentina is a top global supplier of the processed soybeans…

Crowley Reaches Labor Deal for Isla Grande Terminal in Puerto Rico

May 01, 2024

Crowley and Teamsters Union Local 901 have reached a new labor agreement to extend their longtime partnership into its sixth decade serving the shipping and logistics needs of Puerto Rico.The agreement, recently ratified by union members, covers…

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QatarEnergy Leases 10 LNG Tankers Amid Production Halt

QatarEnergy Leases 10 LNG Tankers Amid Production Halt

Crude, Gas Tankers Depart From Iranian Ports Despite Conflict

Crude, Gas Tankers Depart From Iranian Ports Despite Conflict

Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello Appointed as Saudi Red Sea Authority Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello Appointed as Saudi Red Sea Authority Chief Executive Officer

Maritime Insurance Surges as Iran Conflict Expands

Maritime Insurance Surges as Iran Conflict Expands

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