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Grounded Containership Refloated in Savannah 2/9/2012 7:43:10 AM Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Savannah, Ga., investigates vessel grounding on Savannah River.   The Coast Guard is investigating the grounding of an 859-foot container ship on the Savannah River, Wednesday. Savannah Pilots reported the UASC Khor Fakkan, an 859-foot container ship, had... Sea Star Names New President 2/8/2012 2:59:07 PM Veteran in Puerto Rico trade accepts top leadership role for Sea Star Line.   Industry veteran, Peter Keller has been named president of Sea Star Line. Keller served Sea Star Line as a consultant and key advisor during the recent restructuring of the company. His extensive experience in... St. Lawrence Seaway Welcomes New Board Member 2/2/2012 7:48:37 AM The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James (Jim) Wilson to its Board for a three year term beginning January 27, 2012, as the representative for the steel and iron ore industries.   Mr. Wilson currently serves as General Manager,... WSS China Expands Network to Tianjin 2/2/2012 7:37:26 AM Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has announced the opening of a facility in Tianjin, China, taking the total number of WSS agency offices in the region to six, located in Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Dalian, Ningbo and Tianjin.   Mr Leo Hao, Manager of WSS Tianjin said;  “There... DMCA Adopts Cruise Safety Measures 2/1/2012 7:39:07 AM Dubai Maritime City Authority adopts best practices to increase safety and security of cruise ships. New measures implemented in collaboration with Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing. Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the maritime government entity charged with regulating, coordinating... Kiel Gets Container Wayport Status 2/1/2012 6:48:22 AM The Port of Kiel has gained container wayport status by being added to the liner service network of Gothenburg-based shipping company TransAtlantic. With immediate effect, ships serving on the company’s Bothnia Line between Kerni/Oulu in Finland and Zeebrugge/Antwerp in Belgium are making a weekly stop in Kiel... Belgian Port Closures Expected on Jan. 30th 1/27/2012 7:57:57 AM Disruption due to Belgian port closures.   Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has advised that a nationwide strike in Belgium on 30 January 2012 will close all ports in the country, with knock-on effects likely during the whole week. ISS anticipates that dockers, pilots, tugboats and locks... Atlas Copco Names Business Development Manager 1/26/2012 4:40:39 PM Stephen Nelson appointed business development manager for Atlas Copco Construction Equipment.   Stephen Nelson has been appointed to the position of business development manager at Atlas Copco Construction Equipment, Commerce City, Colo., effective Jan. 3. In his new role Nelson will report... Mica is AAPA 'Port Person of the Year' 1/26/2012 4:35:27 PM U.S. Rep. John Mica To Accept AAPA ‘Port Person Of Year’ Award At March 20 Event Luncheon. AAPA Centennial ‘Spring Conference’ Speakers Will Focus On Raising Priorities For Freight Infrastructure. U.S. Congressman John Mica (R-FL) will be honored on March 20 as... Cleveland’s 2011 Cargo Volume Grew 31 PCT 1/26/2012 7:40:15 AM More growth expected as Port expands rail system in largest construction project in a decade.   The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority reported that overall cargo tonnage increased 31 percent in 2011, largely the result of growth in steel, iron-ore and oversized “project” cargo handled by Port facilities... New Vice President for AIRTO 1/25/2012 11:02:29 AM Peter French, Chief Executive of BMT Group, has been appointed by the Board of AIRTO to the role of Vice President, with immediate effect.   Peter has served as BMT’s Chief Executive since 2005, and has served on the AIRTO Board as a Director since March 2007. BMT Group, which is... Indiana Sees First January Vessel in Five Years 1/24/2012 11:00:07 AM Cargill exporting local grain to Canadian ethanol plant via the 'James Kuber.'    The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor has welcomed a rare January lake vessel to its docks. The "James Kuber" will export approximately 16,000 tons of local corn from port company Cargill to an ethanol plant in Sarnia, Ontario... Le Havre Reports 2011 Traffic Numbers 1/24/2012 10:04:38 AM 68.5 million tonnes of annual overall traffic for the port of Le Havre.   With a combined total of 68.5 million tonnes processed (including ship supplies and bunkering), 2011 traffic for the leading port for the external trade of France reflects the context of the year itself – a... Wallenius Logistics Opens Moscow Office 1/24/2012 7:49:27 AM To support the growing business in Russia, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a new office in Moscow in addition to its current presence in St Petersburg. Moscow is the central vehicle logistics hub in Russia, a market that, after a short set-back in 2009, has seen rapid growth in the... North P&I Opens Tokyo Office 1/24/2012 7:40:02 AM North P&I Club Reinforces Position in Asia-Pacific Region with New Branch in Tokyo.     The ‘A’ rated 150 million GT North P&I club is about to consolidate its position in the Asia-Pacific region following approval from the Japanese government to open a branch office in Tokyo... OW Bunker Appoints Bunker Trader 1/23/2012 8:41:12 AM Sahar Zarghamian joins OW Bunker as a Bunker Trader.   OW Bunker, a supplier and trader of marine fuel, today announced the appointment of Sahar Zarghamian as a new Bunker Trader on its Fujairah desk in a move that further strengthens OW Bunker’s presence in the Middle East... MAJ Executive Back with Ph.D 1/23/2012 8:04:38 AM The Maritime Authority of Jamaica is delighted to announce the return of its Director of Shipping Policy Eric Deans who has completed a Ph.D in Marine Policy at the University of Delaware.   Dr Deans is well known throughout the shipping industry and has worked for the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) for 11 years... Indiana Port Tonnage at Five Year High 1/19/2012 8:46:50 AM The Ports of Indiana handled 8.1 million tons of cargo in 2011, the largest annual tonnage since 2006. New ethanol and dried distillers grains (DDGs) shipments combined with gains in limestone, salt and steel cargoes fueled a 5 percent increase in total shipments moving through Indiana's three ports... TNWA Group Launches Trans-Atlantic Service 1/19/2012 7:43:09 AM The New World Alliance (TNWA) – APL Co. Pte Ltd (APL), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) - today announced the launch of a new Trans-Atlantic service connecting Europe and the UK with the US East Coast and Panama.     The Americas Europe Express (AEE)... Middlesex University and DP World Join Forces 1/19/2012 7:21:50 AM Global marine terminal operator makes Middlesex first port of call to boost employee productivity. Middlesex University and DP World have joined forces to offer a range of the global marine terminal operator’s employees the chance to boost their qualifications and career prospects. From... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...