AAT inks partnership deal with MNG Airlines MNG Airlines appointed Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) as its cargo ground handling agent for its cargo and documentation services at Hong Kong International Airport, with ef...
TXL expanding network The German service provider TX Logistik has just linked its Rotterdam-Nuremberg rail service to the DUSS terminal in Munich (Germany). The train departs Rotterdam on Tuesdays, Thu...
Cameroon investing heavily in road infrastructure The African Development Bank (AFDB) is to loan USD 73 million to Cameroon to enable the country to improve its road infrastructure. The money will be primarily used to modernise an...
One million cars through Cuxhaven Cuxport, a German port service provider, has handled more than 1 million cars for the BMW Group at its Cuxhaven base. The milestone was celebrated in the presence of Dr Ulrich Gets...
Swissport Algeria wins ground handling licence for Oran International Airport Ground service provider Swissport International has welcomed the announcement by the Etablissement de Gestion des Services Aéroportuaires d'Oran (EGSA Oran) tender commission to aw...
Çelebi boosts handling at New Delhi airport by 83% On the fringe of the 39th ACAAI (The Air Cargo Agents of India) Annual Convention in Istanbul from 22-25 November, Atilla Korkmazo, the business development director of Çelebi Hold...
Reshuffle at Swissport International Swissport International is restructuring its organisation. From 1 January 2013, Joe Phelan will assume responsibility for ground handling and cargo in North America (USA and Canada...
German railways haul fewer goods Railway companies in Germany transported a total of 273.1 million t of goods in the first nine months of the current year. Germany's Federal Statistical Office Destatis reported th...
SDV opens green warehouse in Singapore The global supply chain service provider SDV, a subsidiary of the French Bolloré Group, has officially opened its new, 42,000 sqm warehousing facility in Pioneer Turn, Singapore. O...
Finland to allow 76 t mega trucks from 2013 Finland plans to increase the maximum weight of heavy goods vehicles to 76 t and raise the permissible width of these vehicles from 4.2 m to 4.4 m. The Finnish Ministry of Transpor...
Norbert Dentressangle invests in UK The French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle (ND) is making a multi-million GBP investment to extend and upgrade its flagship Euroterminal site in Traf...
Kerry Logistics building facility for Daimler in Kunshan (China) The global service provider Kerry Logistics has started construction of a new purpose-built 33,700 sqm automotive parts logistics facility in Kunshan (China) for Daimler Northeast ...
Crack in hull sank Swanland off Wales AN INQUIRY has determined that a ship sustained "catastrophic structural failure" in a storm off Wales before six of its crew members were killed in its sinking
Ship sinks in Black Sea SEVERAL crewmen are missing after a ship sank this morning off Turkey's Black Sea coast, IHS Casualty confirmed
Yangzijiang sparks caution A MAIDEN offshore order win by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding sparked a note of caution today
Scorpio continues charter-in spree NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers today announced yet another charter-in contract, its third of the past week, as it heightens market exposure
US opposes OSG bank account plan MIRRORING a dispute in the GenMar case, a Department of Justice unit is opposing OSG's request for an exemption from bankruptcy rules on deposit collateral and guarantees
Greeks hold 106 in migrant smuggling attempts GREEK officials were today holding 106 people linked with migrant smuggling attempts over the past week
Oaktree-Rickmers JV unveils 8+8 box ship order US PRIVATE equity investor Oaktree Capital Management and new strategic partner Rickmers said today they plan to order eight eco-type box ships for their joint venture unveiled yesterday
US bond coverage to rise US BOND coverage for non-vessel-operating common carriers on China/US routes will be raised to $125,000, up 30% from today's $96,000, US delegates have officially confirmed
VLGC rates crash to year's low FREIGHT rates to carry LPG on VLGCs have hit a 2012 low of $38.125 per tonne on the benchmark Gulf/East route
Woodside sidesteps Browse debate in Oz WOODSIDE today sidestepped a dispute between its venture partner Shell and West Australia's state government over a planned floating LNG processing facility for its $34Bn Browse project
Evergreen, X-Press add Americas box service TAIWAN's Evergreen said today it will open a new box service to the West Coast of Central America as part of its venture with independent feeder carrier X-Press
Demolition markets reach parity WEAKNESS in South Asian ship demolition prices and the reverse in China have resulted in almost all major competing markets reaching parity, being only a few dollars apart
Singapore considers second LNG terminal SINGAPORE is considering building a second LNG terminal
Jacking gear failure suspected in rig disaster SINGAPORE's manpower ministry said today preliminary findings suggest that a jacking mechanism failure caused a rig being tested yesterday to list
Keppel signs $1.2Bn rig deal KEPPEL said today it has signed a $1.2Bn deal to build two semisubmersible drilling rigs for Ukraine's Naftogaz
Chilean Fresh Fruit Association Names Brux as North American Managing Director Chilean Fresh Fruit Association today named Karen Brux as North American managing director of the trade group. Brux will oversee promotional and support programs for the organization, which represents Chile's fresh fruit growers, packers and shippers. She formerly served as vice president of marketing communications for the California Table Grape Commission, where...
DHL Opens Expanded Facility at Miami International Airport Logistics firm DHL, part of Deutsche Post DHL, has opened an expanded 140,000 square foot airline facility at the Miami International Airport service center for shipments to and from Latin America and the Caribbean. The facility will support long-term market growth in import and export volumes along the U.S.-Latin America trade...
CP Looks to Speed Trains, Cut Personnel and Shrink Rail Network Canadian Pacific Railway plans to run faster and longer trains, cut roughly 4,500 positions and possibly sell rail lines in the U.S., as the railroad works to hits an operating ratio in the mid-60s in 2016. The relocation of its headquarter from downtown Calgary to CP-owned Ogden Yard and the recent...
Twenty-Four Senators Sign Letter Supporting Labor Rights, Opposing Outsourcing in Trans-Pacific Trade Deal Twenty-four senators recently signed a letter to President Obama expressing support for negotiating strengthened labor rights and protections against outsourcing in the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters led a coalition to help gain support from the 23 Democratic senators and Republican Senator Olympia Snowe, R-Maine. The Trans-Pacific Partnership is...
Mediator to Start Work on Arrival Tuesday Night LOS ANGELES - The federal mediator who will attempt to help striking office clerical workers reach a contract agreement with terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach was expected to join the negotiations Tuesday night. Stephen Berry, the attorney who represents waterfront employers, said the Waterfront Employers Association and the Office Clerical...
E-Freight Technology Delivers Enhanced Logistics Solution Leveraging INTTRA's New Shipping Application Delivery Platform PARSIPPANY, N.J. - INTTRA, the world's largest, most active network for ocean shipping, and E-Freight Technology, a leading provider of logistics software for international shipping and freight forwarding companies, announced today the availability of shipment bookings as part of E-Freight's integrated logistics solution. Employing INTTRA's recently announced Shipping Application Delivery...
Crowley Honored With More 2012 Environmental Achievement Awards Than Any Other Maritime Company JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Crowley Maritime Corporation was recently honored by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with 96 environmental achievement awards for safe vessel operations during 2012 ' more than any of the other 76 maritime companies recognized by CSA. The vessels owned and/or operated by Crowley businesses qualified...
Kearney, Page Plan Savannah Warehouse Operation Third-party logistics provider The Kearney Companies of New Orleans has entered into a joint venture with Page International of Savannah, Ga., to establish warehouse services at the Port of Savannah. According to the terms of the agreement, the facility will be located less than two miles from the Georgia Port Authority's...
Chinese Freight Volumes, Manufacturing Expand Chinese freight volume in October rose at the highest pace since June, and two key manufacturing indices show production last month increased at the sharpest pace in at least six months, as the country's economy strenghens ahead of Chinese New Year festivities. Freight transported via railways, highways, inland waterways and aircraft...
TOTE Orders LNG-Powered Container Ships Jones Act carrier TOTE Inc. has ordered two LNG-powered container ships, the first of their kind, to operate in the carrier's Sea Star Line service between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico. The company said the ships represent "a major technological milestone" in shipping. The vessels will be built by General Dynamics' NAASCO...
West Coast Port Strikes Could Benefit Some Companies Continued strikes by the Office Clerical Unit of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could potentially benefit some companies, according to Stifel Nicolaus Transportation & Logistics Research Group. For example, air freight forwarders Expeditors International of Washington and UTi Worldwide, as...
Cosco Container Lines Announces Surcharge Adjustments Cosco Container Lines has announced a currency adjustment factor surcharge of 7 percent on top ocean freight for eastbound shipments from the Far East and the Indian subcontinent to Canada, effective from Jan. 1, 2013, to March 31, 2013. The ocean carrier also announced Alameda Corridor charges of $23 per 20-foot container,...
It's Time for Politicians to Take a Stand If workers strike at a hotel or a construction site, who is affected? A few customers are inconvenienced or construction gets delayed by a few days or weeks - big deal; a strike may make local headlines, but the impact is minimal. A port strike is an entirely different matter....
Evergreen, X-Press to Launch Central America Service Evergreen Line plans to launch a new joint service with X-Press Feeders connecting ports on the west coast of Central America, with a first sailing scheduled on Dec. 19, 2012. The carriers will deploy two vessels with capacities of approximately 900 20-foot-equivalent units on the service, Evergreen said. It will contribute the...
Striking OCU, Employers Agree on Mediation LOS ANGELES - Striking office clerical workers and their employers agreed Tuesday to accept federal mediation in an attempt to end the week-long strike that has crippled the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Port and terminal executives hope mediation can begin within 24 hours as the Office Clerical Unit...
Transplace Acquires Torus Freight Systems North American transportation and logistics technology company Transplace, owned by CI Capital Partners, has acquired Torus Freight Systems, a Canada-based logistics company specializing in Canadian cross-border and intra-Canada freight, continuing its geographic expansion strategy. Torus was represented by Corporate Finance Associations, although terms of the transaction were not disclosed. In 2011, Transplace...
Coalition Presses Obama to Help End Port Strike One hundred organizations representing national and state retailer associations, customs brokers and other intermediaries, agricultural shippers, manufacturers, logistics providers and various import and export associations urged the Obama administration to help end the week-long strike by office clerical workers that is crippling the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. "We...
US Steel Imports Dropped 2.5 Percent in October U.S. steel imports in October were 2.54 million tons, dropping 2.5 percent from 2.60 million tons in September and falling 8.5 percent from 2.34 million tons in October 2011, according to preliminary government data covered by the American Institute for International Steel. In the first 10 months of 2012, imports were...
3PL L&M Transportation Opens Office in Washington State Raleigh, N.C.-based third-party logistics provider L&M Transportation Services has opened a transportation office in Othello, Wash. The office has been set up to handle produce and dry freight truckloads for the Pacific Northwest and will be anaged by Dave Long, who has more than 35 years of experience in the potato...
Thome Group Expands Beyond Singapore Singapore-based ship management company Thome Group has set up its first office outside of Singapore in Bangkok. The new office is intended to be the first of a series of overseas offices. The staff and workplace have been taken over from the agency Westext Enterprise, giving Thome a head start with...
FPS opens up the Philippines Famous Pacific Forwarding Philippines (FPF), a member of the FPS network of independent forwarders and NVOCCs, has launched domestic ocean services to link the ...
Christmas takes root in London The world's most famous Christmas tree this week left DFDS Seaways' facility at Immingham Dock on the last leg of its 400km journey from Norway to London. Once ...
Verhoeven to quit European ports organisation European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Secretary-General Patrick Verhoeven is to join another Brussels-based maritime industry lobby, the European Community Shipowners' ...
Southampton wins licence to dredge Associated British Ports (ABP) has received a marine licence for its dredging programme at the port of Southampton, the UK's number two box hub, to improve marine ...
Rickmers orders eight containerships Oaktree Capital Management and global shipping's Rickmers Group are joining forces to invest in a fleet of eco-designed newbuild container vessels. Oaktree will ...
Standoff continues at California terminals Employers in the port complex of Los Angeles/Long Beach revised their contract offer to unionised clerical workers at the weekend, but the standoff continues over ...
Seacor joins bond rush Seacor has joined the rising tide of shipowners that have turned to the bond market for cash to cut debt and cover dividend payments in anticipation of tax hikes.
TOTE pulls the trigger Totem Ocean Trailer Express has finalised a contract to build a pair of LNG-powered containerships at US compatriot General Dynamics Nassco.
Dinner with Marilyn? Tug owner seeks date for barge named after deceased Hollywood icon.
Boxship bleeds bunkers Authorities are racing to contain a spill tied to a containership that is bleeding bunker fuel off the Bahamas.
Two more for Polembros? Polembros Shipping of Greece is reported to have swooped for another pair of VLCCs.
Sigma stems losses A sixth Emarat Maritime tanker has enrolled in an aframax pool controlled by Heidmar.
HNA eyes Korean cruises China's HNA Tourism is to launch a new cruiseship route to South Korea.
Scorpio makes it three Scorpio Tankers has taken on its third product tanker in the space of a week.
Bergen wins approval Bergen Group has secured bondholder's support to refinance its offshore and services divisions.
Veteran ferry disappoints A Washington State Ferries (WSF) ship has been sold for just 40% if its value auction.
Goldenport scraps again? Goldenport Holdings is tipped to have sold off its second bulker in as many months for demolition.
Cargoship lost off Turkey Four crew have been rescued after a Ukrainian cargoship sank in a storm off Turkey, but one man has died and seven are still missing.
Viking back in Italy Viking Ocean Cruises has returned to Italy's Fincantieri for another pair of cruiseships.
Golden Stena Weco swoops Joint-venture confirms its first owned ship after it's buffed up at Dongfang Shipbuilding.
OSG crewman burned A Russian seafarer has been injured in a boiler accident on an OSG aframax off the US.
Subsea 7 in Africa spur Subsea 7 has added to a previous contract win with Chevron in West Africa.
Reef renegade fined The master and owner of a Chinese bulker have been fined for dumping food waste in waters around Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Gretland in pole Bjorge Andre Gretland has secured a majority stake in Transit Invest as the former Green Reefers shell continues its transformation into an offshore company.
Cable cut was "accident" Vietnam plays down latest incident involving survey ship and Chinese fishing vessels.
Keppel bags Ukraine deal Keppel Corp has tied up a contract with Ukraine's Naftogaz to build a pair of semisubmersible drilling rigs worth $1.2bn.
IHI, JFE seal the deal The delayed merger of Japanese shipyards Universal Shipbuilding and IHI Marine United will finally go ahead on 1 January.
Offshore fear overplayed Risks stemming from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's move into the offshore arena are being overplayed on the stock market, Barclays Capital says.
Images to impress Choosing a short list from the many entries submitted for TradeWinds' Maritime Photographer of the Year contest has again proved a daunting task.
Vale cuts hurt dry Vale has taken a red pen to its capex and iron ore production numbers in a move which delivers a blow to the dry-cargo recovery story.
Jinhai in offshore first China's Jinhai Heavy Industry has won a breakthrough newbuilding contract in the offshore sector.
Serco workers to strike Serco NorthLink ferry workers have voted overwhelmingly for strike action over job cuts.
Two more years Norway's Island Offshore has fixed a subsea construction vessel (SCV) to Ocean Mexicana for another two years.
Sekwang seeks protection Korea's Sekwang Shipbuilding has filed for court receivership to keep creditors at bay.
MOD backs UK firms Britain's Ministry of Defence (MOD) has extended five ship maintenance contracts worth a total of £349m ($560m).
Lamprell picks Moffatt Lamprell, the struggling Middle East rig builder, has named James Moffat as its new permanent chief executive.
JAPEX eyes terminal Japan Petroleum Exploration (JAPEX) is set to build a LNG receiving terminal at Soma Port in Fukushima Prefecture.
NEWSFLASH: Both sides in LA/Long Beach strike agree to mediation The Los Angeles mayor said ILWU Local 63, Office Clerical Unit (OCU) and employers of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Employers Association have agreed to have a federal mediator to assist with contract negotiations.
NEWSFLASH: Businesses ask Obama to help end LA/Long Beach strike
FMCSA turns up heat on unsafe truckers The agency has implemented 11 improvements to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) to enhance its ability to identify and take action against truckers with safety and compliance concerns.
Washington Notebook: U.S. focuses on Sub-Saharan trade
FAA unveils new NextGen technology
Maersk attempts to simplify surcharge structure The liner carrier will "carry out a phased approach to simplify its surcharge structure, making it easier for all parties to deal with quotes, contracts and invoices. The surcharge structure will be finished by mid-2013.
Boeing releases aircraft funding prediction Despite economic uncertainties and high credit-financing costs, Boeing officials say the world's airlines will see enough liquid financing next year to sustain projected aircraft deliveries of $104 billion.
IAG Cargo breaks off from parent group
Ex-Im Bank backs bonds for Boeing planes to Ethiopia
Troy expands import operation
U.S. helps China develop port, rail sectors
U.S. ag export values up 50% since 2009 The USDA in its second Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade in fiscal year 2013 said the country's farm exports have climbed more than 50 percent in value, from $96.3 billion in 2009 to a forecasted $145 billion in 2013.
Shippers surprised by LA/Long Beach dock strike A half-dozen large shippers polled on a not-for-attribution basis by American Shipper this week said they were surprised by how quickly the breakdown in contract talks between clerical workers who work at terminals and steamship agencies in Southern California developed into a strike.
CargoSmart releases shipment delay alert tool
Yang Ming joins intra-Asia service
LA/Long Beach strike enters second week A strike by members of the 600 members of International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63, Office Clerical Unit (OCU) enters its second week today. Meanwhile, American Shipper has attempted to answer a number of questions.
Fujiarah market lacks direction MGO prices showed big drops in Suez.
Bunker prices soften in Northern Europe Prices falling in Rotterdam and Hamburg.
Naming ceremony for dual fuel LNG carrier 'Propulsion system provides a eco-friendly ship operation,' says gas-shipping specialist.
Bunker players warn: 'Strike is demand killer' Container ships being diverted away from US West Coast hubs.
Tanker operator 'ready to cancel' newbuilds Reports say vessels are being built to old, less fuel efficient designs.
Mediterranean port is bunker market's 'sleeping giant' Bunker volumes in Ceyhan could reach 3 million (mt) annually.
VLOC operator still in talks with China over access to ports 'If we manage to dock our vessels in China, it will be good news for our customers.'
'Split incentives' no longer exist Saying that owners who hire out ships have no incentive to be fuel efficient 'is simply not true' says ICS technical manager.
Bunker prices largely stable Minor adjustments to bunker prices in key Asian ports on Tuesday.
Cleartrade extends liquidity provision to fuel oil contracts Now provides firm daily prices on fuel oil contracts.
Oil major expands plans for LNG-fuelled transport Developing 'multiple options' that will increase supply to LNG-fuelled transports to over five million tonnes.
Operator reports strong results despite high bunker prices Attica sees 'sharp rise' in EBITDA for the first nine months of the year.
Chinese supplier reports a Q3 loss Sales volume fell 56% as company loses its competitive edge, it says.
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