MB92 gradually resumes activity under strict new protection measures MB92 Group announced today that they have re-started activity at both of their facilities in Barcelona and La Ciotat. Operations, which…
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AllAboutShipping’s top 25 Exhibitions for 2018
Following the first two special surveys on the Top 100 individual in Shipping as well as on the Top 25 Companies we move now to the Exhibitions. Thee were over…
Port of Barcelona implements alternative fuel use to improve air quality
With support from the European Union’s CEF Program, Port of Barcelona partners with energy suppliers, ship owner-operators, port equipment manufacturers and technological innovators to pilot and measure the efficiency of…
Feadship selects MB92 Group as part of new services network
As announced recently at the Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam, the MB92 Group has been chosen to form part of Feadship’s new Services Network. Alongside Amico & Co, Monaco Marine and…
Bureau Veritas issues approval for GTT’s new NO96 Flex cargo containment system
The Approval in Principle (AiP) for the new cargo containment system (CCS) was delivered at Gastech 2018 in Barcelona today Paris-La Défense, France, September 17th, 2018: Bureau Veritas, a world leader…
Adriana and Silvia Ospina – star-quality sisters in London
Adriana and Silvia Ospina – star-quality sisters in London By James Brewer Talented sisters from a musical and creative family in Colombia, Adriana and Silvia Ospina have embarked in parallel…
Henri Demesmaeker and Frederique van Eupen (BEL) winners Nacra 15 Worlds 2018
Congratulations to Henri Demesmaeker and Frederique van Eupen and their coach Sebbe Godefroid for winning the 2018 Nacra 15 World Championship in Barcelona…! Over the last week in Barcelona, 60 eager Nacra 15 youth…
Air quality experts urge Spanish government to support Emission Control Area in the Mediterranean
The German organisation, Control Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (henceforth NABU), together with Ecologists in Action, have carried out measurements of atmospheric emissions from sea traffic in the Strait of…
first Nacra 15 World Championship starts in Barcelona on Monday 23 April with 60 teams from 18 countries
Right now in Barcelona, 60 eager Nacra 15 youth teams representing 18 Nations and four continents are preparing their first official Nacra 15 World Championship. Sailors are coming from Argentina, Australia,…
Markets Friday syndrome; geopolitics in disarray
The BDI ended up at 1,260 – that is with 13 points plus since yesterday and 228 since last week’s closing – 1,032. On both occasions the Market’s and in…
Capers rise and geopolitics go under…
The BDI gained 40 points and now reads 1,247 – more or less 1,000 less from the end of December 2013 level. The Geopolitics following today’s atrocities in Barcelona, Spain,…
Yao Cong’s immersive works retranslate human feelings
Yao Cong’s immersive works retranslate human feelings By James Brewer A Chinese artist working in London, Yao Cong produces innovative video work challenging viewers to rethink gender, fantasies, and the…
European Dockworkers to hold two-hour strikes on June 29
The International Dockworkers Council (IDC) has called a Europe-wide port stoppage in support of the conflict faced by Spanish dockers and in opposition to the ultra-liberal policies of the European Commission (EC).…
ESPO Conference celebrates 20th anniversary of its green network, EcoPorts
29 May 2017 The 20th anniversary of the EcoPorts network has been celebrated today during the first day of the annual ESPO Conference, which takes place in Barcelona this year.…
Last call for the ESPO Conference on 1 and 2 June 2017: Book now! Barcelona is waiting for you!
17 May 2017 – On 1 and 2 June, the European Sea Ports Organisation is gathering for the 14th edition of its Annual conference. More than 200 participants are already joining…
iContainers warns new shipping alliances unlikely to increase NAFTA ocean freight competitiveness
Barcelona, 3 May, 2017 – iContainers, the 100% online freight forwarder, says that the new shipping alliances that came into effect a month ago are unlikely to increase ocean freight…
Para World Sailing Forum to set out future of Paralympic Sailing
The future of Paralympic sailing will be mapped out at World Sailing’s 2016 Annual Conference at the Para World Sailing Forum on Tuesday 8 November in Barcelona, Spain. By Daniel Smith…
Recreational boating and its ecosystem: stakeholders
Capt. Antonio M. Padrón y Santiago, “IMO Maritime Ambassador” and Maritime Authority of Tenerife, attended the IV NAUTICAL CONGRESS organized by the National Association of Nautical Companies (ANEN) in Barcelona,…
World Sailing Annual Conference heading to Barcelona
World Sailing announced today that the 2016 World Sailing Annual Conference and General Assembly will be held in Barcelona, Spain. The conference will take place at the Hotel Renaissance Barcelona…
SOLAS Weight verification – How and where to accommodate container weighing
ICHCA International Conference 2016 | 29 Feb – 2 Mar 2016 | Barcelona, Spain Join your peers at the only international event bringing all the stakeholders together to foster best practice…
ITF and IDC promoting justice for dockers
Leaders of the ITF and IDC (International Dockworkers’ Council) met in Barcelona, Spain, at the end of last week to look at ways the two organisations can work together to…
Representatives of the International Dockworkers’ Council (IDC) and International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) met in Barcelona, Spain, today to explore how to work together to defend dockers’ jobs and rights.…
Capt. Antonio M. Padrón y Santiago’s visit at the Faculty of Nautical Studies of Barcelona
Capt. Antonio M. Padrón y Santiago, “IMO Maritime Ambassador” and Maritime Authority of Tenerife visited the Faculty of Nautical Studies of Barcelona (Polytechnical University of Catalonia), being welcomed by the Dean, Prof.…
How safe are your cargo operations? Where can your business improve?
ICHCA International Conference 2016 | 29 Feb – 2 Mar 2016 | Barcelona, Spain Join stakeholders along the cargo chain to discuss how to improve safety, security & efficiency – 6 weeks…
Qatar Airways protesters target FC Barcelona members meeting
A group of airline cabin crew gathered outside the FC Barcelona members’ meeting on Sunday to ask the football giant to reject further sponsorship by Qatar Airways (QR). In the…