China Rolls Out 2020 Shipping Development Plans
The Ministry of Transport, China has released a development guidance to establish a modern shipping service system by 2020 and to boost the development of the shipping industry.
Report: Hong Kong Box Terminals Should be Moved
A study says Hong Kong will eventually have to move its container terminals out of Kwai Tsing to remain competitive. A study by think tank SD Advocates, the Chinese…
Manila Port Congestion Could Increase in Short Term
Expecting worse congestion at the Ports of Manila to worsen with the arrival of Pope Francis on January 15, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has urged shippers…
ISS Appoints Riaan Blom as VP Sales, Africa
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) the world-leading marine, cargo and supply chain solutions provider has announced another key hire to its African regional management…
Saginaw River Shipping Volume at 10-Year Low
Saginaw River shipping traffic fell to a 10-year low in 2014. According to the local press reports, 110 ship visits were recorded in the Saginaw River from around May to mid-December…
BHP Billiton Donates to Sampson Flat Bushfire Relief Fund
In response to the significant impact of the recent South Australian bushfires on local communities, BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities today donated A$250,000 to the State Emergency Relief Fund.
Despite Price Drop, Bunker Costs Still Hamper Shipping
The cost of marine fuel continues to be a major headache for global shipping companies. Bunker fuel costs account for approximately 70 per cent of the total voyage…
Thoresen Shipping Goes to Middle East
The dry bulk shipowner Thoresen Shipping rolled out new subsidiary Thoresen Shipping Arabia as part of its expansion plan to the Middle East.With a new office in…
MHI, Siemens JV Starts Operations
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (MHI) and Siemens AG today announced the closing of their joint venture in the field of metallurgical industry. The new company is named Primetals Technologies…
Wärtsilä X62 Engine Ready for Production
Wärtsilä reports that its first X62 two-stroke engine has successfully passed its design validation, type approval tests and necessary sea trials, and is therefore ready for full market availability.
WOC Sustainable Ocean Summit in Singapore
The World Ocean Council (WOC) has announced its 3rd Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) to be held on 9-11 November, 2015 in Singapore. The SOS is the only international…
McDermott Completes Pemex Compression Module
McDermott International, Inc. announced today that one of its joint venture companies, Qingdao McDermott Wuchuan Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd. (“QMW”), recently…
Pacific Basin Adopts DNV GL’s ShipManager
Pacific Basin, one of the world’s largest owners and operators of Handysize bulk carriers, will implement the DNV GL’s ShipManager fleet management system on its owned fleet within the next two years.
Antwerp Port Promoting Barge Projects
Antwerp is the leading barge port in Europe. Now with its Instream campaign it is showcasing its barge facilities. Each week more than 915 barges call at the port of Antwerp carrying project cargo…
Blue Water Strengthens portfolio in Lolland-Falster
In recent years, Blue Water Shipping's port activities have developed rapidly with activities in an increasing number of Danish port. Blue Water now extends its…
Knightsbridge Enters Long Term Capesize Charters
Knightsbridge Shipping Limited (KSL) has entered an agreement with RWE Supply & Trading GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of RWE AG, for chartering out a total of…
Turkish Survey Ship Continues Work Off Cyprus, Deepening Standoff
A Turkish research vessel will continue searching for oil and gas off Cyprus, Turkish Cypriot authorities said on Tuesday, extending a simmering standoff between…
Brandy Christian is New Port of New Orleans COO
Current COO Patrick J. Gallwey to Retire in March After 34 Years. Brandy D. Christian has been named the new Chief Operating Officer of the Port of New Orleans by President and CEO Gary LaGrange…
Update: Hoegh Osaka Under Tow
Grounded car carrier vessel Hoegh Osaka self floated at 1:55 p.m., and all salvors had left the vessel safely, the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency reported.
2H Offshore Joins TCP Design Guideline Initiative
2H Offshore has joined an oil and gas industry initiative to develop a new design guideline for thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP) to advance the understanding and use of composite materials in the offshore industry, the company announced. The DNV GL-led Joint Industry Project (JIP) began in October and will take a year to complete. 2H teams in London and Houston are actively involved in the JIP which will build on existing knowledge and guidelines to achieve an industry accepted standard.
