With the ILA strike looming and a potential shutdown of five of the 10 busiest North American ports, a transportation lawyer has put together some quotes on the situation and…
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Xeneta: Another record-breaking month for container shipping demand from China to North America and North Europe
Ocean container shipping demand from China to North America and North Europe continued to break records in June as importers rushed to protect supply chains amid the global disruption caused…
Emma Wall, head of investment analysis and research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Investor confidence fell at the beginning of July, as political uncertainty swirled the developed world. Snap elections and subsequent campaigns…
Shipping company ACL’s new transatlantic service in partnership with BG Freight Line and Peel Ports Group will have transit times up to two weeks faster than any similar service travelling…
Singapore – Swire Shipping announced today that Westwood Shipping Lines (Westwood), a niche vessel operator specialising in the trade between the Pacific Northwest and Northeast Asia, will change its name…
Triple triumph of London concerts by Trio Aquamarine James Brewer reports on a series of recitals with a difference The recently launched Trio Aquamarine (piano, violin, flute) has been greeted…
Even if container ships are optimized to handle containers in particular, there are nevertheless good opportunities to ship so-called breakbulk cargo far beyond the limitations of what can fit in…
IMCA forges offshore wind contacts in N. America thanks to BNOW The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is successfully expanding its reach in the North American offshore wind sector thanks to its…
Around the world in seven shipping records The container and dry bulk shipping industries are breaking new records left, right and centre it appears, resulting in dry bulk owners enjoying…
Fugro finishes first phase on Alcatel Submarine Networks’ transpacific Bifrost Cable System
Fugro finishes first phase on Alcatel Submarine Networks’ transpacific Bifrost Cable System Fugro has completed the first phase of its marine site characterisation project for Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to…
AFL Insurance Brokers Appoints New UK CEO London, 9 May, 2019: Independent Lloyd’s broker AFL Insurance Brokers Ltd (AFL) is delighted to today announce the appointment of Jonathan Bines as CEO…
Tim Protheroe to head North American activities for Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore
Tim Protheroe to head North American activities for Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore With 40 years of industry experience from deck officer to senior industry professional, the class executive’s appointment…
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has announced the appointment of Eric Roan as its regulatory representative in North America. “I am very pleased to welcome an experienced professional with…
Damen Shipyards Group has announced the opening of a new branch office in Houston, Texas. This expansion, under the name of Damen North America, meets the increasing demand for Damen’s…
A series of presentations and discussions session on the all-important topic of competence will be held following the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Central & North America Section Meeting on 18…
Georgia Kounalakis is appointed to boost business development and sales capabilities across North America OW Bunker, one of the world’s leading resellers and physical suppliers of marine fuels, today…
Commencement of physical distribution services in New York and New Jersey continues North American expansion plans OW Bunker, one of the world’s leading physical distributors and resellers of marine fuels, today…
Global Navigation Solutions (“GNS”), the maritime services group, today announces the launch of its Global Express Service under which GNS customers can be supplied with short notice emergency charts and…
Industry’s Most Popular Business Software Gets Additional Features to Improve Productivity and a Whole New Look Hobe Sound, Fla. – April 24, 2014 – (Marine NewsWire) My-Villages, which owns the popular…
Company announces the launch of new physical offering in key ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach – OW Bunker, one of the world’s leading physical distributors and resellers of marine…
Leading Marine Business Software Continues to Grow Under New Management Hobe Sound, Fla. – Feb. 10, 2014 – (Marine NewsWire) DockMaster, the leading suite of marine business software, will stage…
Company looking for skilled employees with ability to think differently in order to meet customers’ increasing challenges in a changing industry OW Bunker, one of the world’s leading resellers…
Russian Transportation Group FESCO has launched a new regular container service FESCO St. Petersburg – North America and started shipment of containers from the ports of the USA East Coast to Saint-Petersburg,…
Senior Account Manager and Junior Trader bolster teams in Connecticut and Houston OW Bunker, one of the world’s leading suppliers and traders of marine fuels and lubricants, today announced the…