The “One Word” Project Last fall, the Journal of Commerce breakbulk and project cargo team began asking a wide range of breakbulk industry members – cargo shippers, carriers, project forwarders,…
Maersk Training and Shell announce new offshore training partnership for the Gulf of Mexico The Shell Robert Training and Conference Centre in Louisiana has established a new partnership with Maersk…
Hot Port News from GAC 30-Apr-2020 SCALE OF RATES TO INCREASE Paradip, India MARITIMESG TOGETHER PACKAGE FOR MARITIME COMPANIES, INDIVIDUALS AND SEAFARERS Singapore TEMPORARY RELIEF MEASURES Panama Canal, Panama TEMPORARY…
Further MacGregor deck machinery destined for heavy-duty naval operations CARGOTEC CORPORATION, 3 JULY 2019 AT 10 AM EEST – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been selected to supply repeat packages…
Following the meeting of the delegation of HELMEPA Member operators with the US Coast Guard at their Headquarters in Washington, DC, the association’s contacts extend to USCG Eighth District…
Terminal Upgraded TOS to Handle Growing Container Volumes & Managing Evolving Customer Demands Oakland, CA, October 3, 2018 –Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation and provider of operational technologies and services that…
Houma, Louisiana-based towing operator becomes first company to roll out new Helm Operations software for crew management. Houma, LA – Leading marine software company Helm Operations announced today that Houma, LA-based Dupre Marine Transportation is…
Offshore Towing Inc (OTI) has successfully completed the extensive refurbishment of its 1974-built 9000hp-class tug Zion Falgout at the Conrad Deepwater shipyard, in Morgan City, Louisiana, U.S.A. The milestone project involved the…
01-Sep-2016 TROPICAL DEPRESSION NINE HURRICANE CONDITION REPORT Louisiana, USA HURRICANE GASTON CONDITION REPORT Azores, Atlantic TROPICAL DEPRESSION EIGHT HURRICANE CONDITION REPORT Louisiana, USA PORT STATUS YANKEE SET Mobile, USA…
Temporary lock chamber closure March 24, 2015, Germany, Kiel Canal Due to delays during construction works for the service tunnel at Kiel-Holtenau, the Big North Lock Chamber will be temporarily…
Dense fog closes ports March 17, 2015, United States, Houston, Texas The ports of Houston, Galveston, Freeport and Corpus Christi have all been closed yesterday evening (16 March) or this…
River closure for dredging operations December 18, 2014, United States, Mississippi River, Louisiana Due to dredging operations, the Lower Mississippi River will be closed to navigation from 0600 to 1800…
WORLDWIDE – GREEN LIGHT FOR BIMCO STANDARD BUNKER TERMS LOCKS CLOSURE FOR DIVING WORKS Germany, Kiel Canal DRAFT RESTRICTIONS United States, Lake Charles, Louisiana Green light for BIMCO standard bunker…
Locks closure for urgent repair works October 23, 2014, Germany, Kiel Canal The New Big North Lock Chamber at Kiel-Holtenau will be taken out of service next week (Monday 27…
River closure for fireworks display October 06, 2014, United States, Mississippi River, Louisiana Tomorrow (7 October), the Lower Mississippi River will be closed from MM 95.5 to MM 96.5 AHOP…
Planned jetty shut down August 22, 2014, United Kingdom, Grangemouth Jetties No.2 and 3 at Grangemouth will be shut down during a period yet to be confirmed but indicatively to…
Suspension of Marine Terminal Offloading August 21, 2014, United States, New Orleans, Louisiana There is NO CHANGE in status since the previous update. On August 13th LOOP’s Offshore Marine Terminal…
Suspension of Marine Terminal Offloading-Update August 20, 2014, United States, New Orleans, Louisiana As reported on Monday 18th August, LOOP’s Offshore Marine Terminal suspended its crude oil offloading operations on…
Disturbances and Areas to Watch COUNTRY: Worldwide Disturbance 19 is an area of low pressure centered near 11.5N/32.3W. The disturbance had been drifting westward, but has become stationary and could…
Disturbances and areas to watch COUNTRY: Worldwide Disturbance 17 is located along 49W, and is moving west near 1 kts (16 mph). It remains poorly organized but cold improve some…
Visa required for foreign passport holders July 23, 2014, Mozambique, all ports With immediate effect, all foreign passport holders travelling to Mozambique for Business or Tourist purposes must apply for…
Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana – Lock repairs complete United States, Baton Rouge, Louisiana…
Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Worldwide – World Holidays: 29 June-12 July 2014 * United States, Baton Rouge,…
Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Nigeria, all ports – Review of Sea Protection Levy * United States, New…
Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * United States, Mississippi River, Louisiana – High water regulations rescinded * Ecuador, all ports…