US to Work "aggressively" for Free Gulf Passage
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U.S. Central Command chief General Kenneth McKenzie said on Thursday it was talking to other countries about freedom of navigation in the Gulf and would work "aggressively" to find a solution to enable free passage.The United States has beefed up its military presence in the Middle East over a perceived Iranian threat and is asking allies to help protect strategic waters off Iran and Yemen, following…
Two Container Giants Visits Austalian Port
Two of the largest-capacity container ships to ever visit Australia are making calls to the Fremantle Inner Harbour this month.The first one, Maersk Skarstind, has already arrived in Fremantle.
Samskip Connects Norway to Baltic
European container transportation company Samskip has announced the launch a new service connecting Norway to Baltic countries.The logistics company said in a press…
SC Ports Reports Record Cargo Volumes
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported another successful year, handling record cargo volumes, rail moves and inland port activity in fiscal year 2019.SPCA…
Toyota Intros New Lithium-ion Range
U.S. distributor of Toyota lift trucks and tow tractors Toyota Material Handling has announced the approval of a new lineup of lithium-ion batteries for use in its…
Naval Group Wins More Orders
French shipbuilder Naval Group received more orders in the first six months of 2019 than the entire 2018 calendar year.In the first half of 2019 order intake reached €3.853 billion.
Pilbara Ports Annual Throughput Down
Australia's Pilbara Ports Authority has delivered a total annual throughput of 697.2 million tonnes (Mt) for the 2018/19 financial year. This result is a less than…
RoPax Ferry Finbo Cargo Enters Muuga Port
The Estonian terminal operator HHLA TK Estonia is strengthening its position as a RoRo hub in the Baltic region.The wholly owned subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und…
Epic Gas Acquires Four Vessels
Epic Gas, the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) shipping solutions company, announced that it has completed the acquisition of two of the four ships that it previously referenced in April 2019.The vessels…
Interview: Douglas Prothero, CEO, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
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As privately owned, luxury yachts near the size of the average cruise ship, behold a new option, which is anything but commonplace: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. At 624 feet and 11 decks, her exterior profile resembles a sleek superyacht design, not a cruise ship on the horizon. Launched in October 2018 at Hijos de J. Barreras Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, the flagship of the new brand is now in outfitting and interior finishing.
Peru’s 1st Digital Customer Platform Readies
APM Terminals has become the first Peruvian port to introduce a customer platform that logs, streamlines and coordinate General Cargo operations in the port of Callao.During the pilot phase…
JIN Honors NYK for New Navigation Tool
Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen (NYK) has been recognized with a special award from the Japan Institute of Navigation (JIN) for improving onboard operation through use of J-Marine NeCST…
Vinci Bags $306mln LNG-Tank Contract in Canada
European contractor Vinci Construction has been awarded contract to build a 225,000 m3 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank in Canada.The Joint Venture composed of…
MOL LNG Carrier Rescues Castaway
Japanese shipowner Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) said that its liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier 'Energy Advance' rescued a castaway in the Pacific Ocean about 970km…
TOP Ships Gets Loan for a Tanker
Top Ships, a provider of oil, petroleum products and chemicals transportation services, has concluded a financing agreement with an undisclosed Chinese financier…
Diana Shipping Fixes Selina with Ausca
Diana Shipping announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Ausca Shipping Limited, Hong Kong, for one of its Panamax dry bulk vessels…
Germany Joins Hong Kong Convention
Germany is the latest country to accede to International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s treaty for safe and environmentally-sound ship recycling – the Hong Kong Convention.The…
AIWA's 20th Anniversary Annual Meeting
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AIWA's Executive Director Brad Pickel, reaches out to stakeholders in advance of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association's annual meeting:Dear Supporters and Friends of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association,Greetings and I hope this email finds everyone well. I am writing today to announce the opening of online registration for the AIWA’s 20th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Savannah, GA on November 21-22, 2019.
St. Louis Regional Freightway: Prepare now for Lock Closures
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Lock Closures Starting on the Illinois Waterway This Summer May Result in More Freight Flowing Through St. Louis Region.Businesses that move or handle commodities on the Illinois Waterway system are being encouraged to start making alternative plans due the scheduled closure of locks on that inland waterway system. With a two-week closure planned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beginning as early as August 2019 and closures of 90 to 120 days expected in the summers of 2020 and 2023…
Alfa Laval 'confident' Despite Softening Scrubber Demand
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Sweden's Alfa Laval reported a fall in quarterly orders on Wednesday on weaker-than-expected demand for ship exhaust cleaners and pumping systems, sending its shares sharply lower.Demand for so-called scrubbers which strip out sulphur from marine fuel has boosted the engineering group as well as Wartsila in the past few years as shipowners prepared for stricter sulphur emissions regulations from next…