Brambles Acquires Ferguson Group
The Ferguson Group announces that it has been acquired by Brambles Limited for an enterprise value of £320 million. Brambles Limited is a supply-chain logistics company operating in more than 50 countries, primarily through the CHEP and IFCO brands. The group specializes in the pooling of unit-load equipment and associated services, focusing on the outsourced management of pallets, crates and containers.
OCTOPUS-Onboard Wave Monitoring: SMM Demonstration
Amarcon, a part of the ABB group, and OceanWaveS GmbH, a fully owned subsidiary of Rutter Inc., inform they will demonstrate an OCTOPUS-Onboard advisory suite includingā¦
Bureau Veritas Awards GTT AIP for LNG Bunker Mast
Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) announced today that it has received approval in principle (AIP) from Bureau Veritas for its bunker mast design, REACH4, (Refueling Equipment Arm, Methane (CH4)).
SpeedCast Gets Jan De Nul SatCom Contract
SpeedCast International Limited (SpeedCast) says it has been awarded a multi-year contract from Jan De Nul Group, a leading dredging, marine construction, and specializedā¦
CMA CGM Proposes New East-West Network
CMA CGM confirms its global development strategy and proposes a new and unique East-West network of services on the following trades: Asia-Europe, Asia-Mediterranean, Transpacific and Asia-United States East Coast. Pending authorization from the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the new East-West offering will provide four weekly services on the Asia-Europe trade, completing the two existing servicesā¦
GDP v TEU: DMR Analyses the Interplay
The strength of first-half 2014 container flows from Asia to Europe flies in the face of the macro-economic data coming out of Europe, says Drewry Maritime Researchā¦
New Technical Director at Khalifa Container Terminal
Manager and operator of the first semi-automated terminal in the Middle East, Khalifa Port Container Terminal, says it has appointed Mr. Mohamed Al Afeefi as Technical Director. Mr.
GNS Launches First Vessel Management System
At SMM in Hamburg, Germany this week, Global Navigation Solutions (GNS), the maritime services group, is launching its Vessel Management Service (VMS), the firstā¦
MacGregor Gets 38 Bulk Carrier MacRack Orders
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, says that the first units of a 672-strong MacRack orderbook are now being installed. The units are destined for a total of 38 ships for various ownersā¦
Eastern Holds another Double Event for Hornbeck Offshore
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. announced another ādouble eventā in Panama City, Florida. On Friday, August 8, 2014, the christening and subsequent launching of the HOS Brass Ring (Hull 209), was followed with the same day delivery of the HOS Black Rock (Hull 207) for Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC. The launch event was held at Easternās Allanton facility with hundreds of Eastern employees and guests in attendance with an afternoon of perfect weather and launch conditions.
Increased Drug Trafficking in Indian Ocean Needs Action
Heroin from Afghanistan is increasingly trafficked through the Indian Ocean and more international action is needed to prosecute smugglers on the high seas, theā¦
South Africa Wants to Resume Iran Oil Imports
South Africa wants to resume oil imports from Iran, once its biggest supplier, and hopes to resolve "sanction issues" that have blocked purchases within the next three monthsā¦
Navy Release 'John Warner' Christening Video
The submarine John Warner (SSN 785) was christened at Newport News Shipbuilding during a ceremony attended by Senator John Warner, Ship's Sponsor Jeanne Warner,ā¦
Caterpillar Debuts MaK M 25 E Engine Platform
Caterpillar Marine announced the launch of the MaK M 25 E engine platform at the 2014 SMM Exhibition, held September 9 -12 in Hamburg, Germany. Developed for state-of-the-art vessel designs with an emphasis on fuel savings, the platform was specifically designed to address the evolving global marine industry requirements while maximizing operatorsā bottom line. Key product features include optimized engine performance as well as an efficient part load rangeā¦
ADF Deploys with Chinese Navy Hospital Ship
Two Australian Defense Force (ADF) medical officers have joined the Peoplesā Liberation Army (PLA) - Navy hospital ship Peace Ark on its medical assistance mission currently under way in the South Pacific. The deployment results from an invitation from the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Peoplesā Republic of China, General Fan Changlong, during his visit to Australia in July this year.
SMM 2014 Promises to be āVery Specialā
"This is a very special SMM," said Bernd Aufderheide, CEO and President, Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH. The enormous interest shown by exhibitors and visitors alike proves it.
