Zoellick and Bonner To Speak at AAPA Conference
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert B. Zoellick and U.S.Customs Commissioner Robert C. Spring Conference meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Aden’s Fifth SPP Crane Delivered
Delivery of the fifth Super Post Panamax (SPP) Reggiane Crane on February 24th to the Port of Aden emphasizes its policy of phased expansion of container handling services to meet increasing demand.
Bergensen Makes Final Negotiations on LNG Contract
Bergesen has agreed with Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) on a preliminary agreement for the employment of four LNG-carriers for a minimum of 20 ½ years from delivery.
Brostrom Expands Fleet
Broström has signed a contract to purchase the two double-hulled product tankers Sichem America and Sichem Asia, 14,300 dwt. The vessels will operate in Broström's European trade.
Securing U.S. Ports Against Terror
The Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information of the Senate Judiciary Committee conducted a hearing on February 26, 2002 concerning Securing…
FMC Reacts To Exclusive Tug Arrangements
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order of Investigation and Hearing with regard to exclusive tug arrangements in Port Canaveral, Florida. The agency…
Hearing on USCG Budget To Be Held in March
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will conduct a hearing on March 7, 2002,…
FMC Releases Performance Plan for FY2003
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued its Performance Plan for the fiscal year 2003. The Plan is an overview of the agency’s mission and strategic goals.
European Commission Approves Spanish Tonnage Tax
The European Commission decided to approve the Spanish maritime Tonnage Tax scheme. Under this scheme, tax due from a maritime shipping company is calculated on…
Push Made for $2.9B More Navy Funding in 2003
Yesterday in Washington, D.C., leaders from the Senate, the military and business met to discuss strategies to increase FY 03 procurement funding by at least $2.9 billion to build more new navy ships.
Barge Mounted CFB Power Plant Contracted
A contract for the supply and construction of what is being called the world's first barge mounted circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) boiler electrical…
