Ports turn spotlight on stowaways More needs to be done to make it harder for stowaways to access ships, especially at African ports, an IMO seminar in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, has concluded
ClassNK releases EEDI support tool software Shipowners can now seek additional assistance in complying with the EEDI requirements issued by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) through the new free PrimeShip-GREEN/MinPower software that has just been launched by ClassNK
Dredging starts on Felixstowe port The VSBW Joint Venture has begun dredging at the Port of Felixstowe in the latest expansion of the UK's largest container port using the Causeway dredger
Ship-to-Turbine oil change system a success James Fisher Renewables, the UK-based marine services provider, has successfully trialled new technology changing offshore turbine gearbox oil from a conventional access vessel off the Norfolk coast
Long Beach Says Its Imports Subsidize Competitors In the brutal war for cargo that is underway in today's world of powerful shipping alliances, the last thing the Southern California ports want to do is subsidize competitors by helping them pay to deepen their ports, the president of the Long Beach Harbor Commission said yesterday. Doug Drummond told a...
Importers Find Success in Mexico Sourcing Making Christmas ornaments in a maquiladora.JUAREZ, Mexico - Each Christmas ornament or mannequin that is shipped from here to major U.S. retailers is a sign of Mexico's growing competitive edge with China. When it shifted production out of its Brookfield, Colo., headquarters seven years ago, Fusion Specialties considered sourcing in China,...
ILWU Negotiations to Begin May 12, Employers Say Pacific Maritime Association President Jim McKenna said today the U.S. West Coast employers' organization will begin contract negotiations with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union on May 12, an announcement that should silence calls from retailers urging an early start to negotiations. McKenna told the JOC TPM conference in Long Beach...
Retailers Urge ILWU, PMA to Expedite Talks The National Retail Federation urged the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and its West Coast employers to start contract negotiations immediately and to keep bargaining even if they don't reach a deal before the current agreement expires June 30. Matthew Shay, the NRF's president and CEO, noted that many shippers already...
J.B. Hunt Results Point to Intermodal Rebound J.B. Hunt Transport Services appears back on track for intermodal growth, reflecting a broader pickup in intermodal following delays, disruptions and depressed volumes in the first quarter blamed on severe weather. Intermodal volume at J.B. Hunt, the 3rd largest U.S. trucking company behind UPS and FedEx, increased 4 percent in January...
Miami Group: No Soccer Stadium at Port A group representing cruise operators, stevedores and the International Longshoremen's Association bought full-page newspaper advertisements to criticize soccer star David Beckham's proposal to build a 25,000-seat stadium at the Port of Miami. The Miami Seaport Alliance, which purchased the ad in the Miami Herald and its sister Spanish-language El Nuevo Herald,...
Strong Growth in Asia Cargo Lifts Etihad Airways' Volume to All-Time High Sharply higher shipments to China and India helped Etihad Airways boost its freight traffic in the first quarter by 26 percent to an all-time high. The Abu Dhabi-based airline's freight unit, Etihad Crystal Cargo, carried 127,821 tons of cargo in the first three months of the year, up from 101,776 tons...
LA-LB Port Merger Seen as Unlikely The neighboring ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will step up their collaboration if necessary to increase market share in a new era of powerful carrier alliances, but a merger of the two ports does not appear likely. The presidents of the ports' harbor commissions reached that conclusion today in...
TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Port of Long Beach Dr. Noel Hacegaba, deputy executive director, Port of Long Beach, discusses port productivity and the impact of mega-ships, the role of infrastructure investment, and the need to emphasize system improvements to increase efficiency....
Remote-Controlled Ships in Future? Illustration of possible remote-controlled vessels.Imagine a cargo ship with no crew and no bridge, operated remotely by a captain from a console on dry land. It could happen within a decade, believes Oskar Levander, vice president of innovation in marine engineering and technology at Rolls-Royce Holdings LLC. "The technology solutions aren't in...
Squeeze on LTL Shippers Is Just Beginning ORLANDO, Fla. - The severe capacity constraints shippers experienced on U.S. roadways in the first quarter will become the norm unless the federal government acts to offset the impact of new regulations with productivity-enhancing measures. That was the message from Jack Holmes, president of less-than-truckload carrier UPS Freight, during a panel...
PIERS: US Containerized Imports Rebound U.S. containerized import volume jumped 15.1 percent year-over-year in March 2014. Full-size chart U.S. containerized import volume jumped 15.1 percent year-over-year in March 2014, the largest increase in 13 months, according to advance figures from PIERS, the data division of JOC Group Inc. Containerized imports totaled 1.44 million TEUs in March, also...
Does Gulfport Need Post-Panamax Cranes? The Port of Gulfport, Miss., is preparing to acquire three post-Panamax cranes that will be far larger than needed for the biggest ships that can navigate the port's 36-foot authorized channel depth. The state-owned port's board is considering a $29.8 million order from Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries in China for three...
Global Industrial Property Developer to Expand Investment in China Goodman Group plans to increase its investment in China to $3 billion in the next three to four years, Philip Pearce, the Australia-listed global industrial property developer's China country manager, said in Shanghai. "We are continuing to expand our footprint in China, with around 6.5 million square feet of development underway...
Terminal Operators Oppose Shift of Containers From Manila Philippine terminal operators believe calls to transfer container-handling operations away from Manila as part of the solution to ease chronic traffic congestion in the city are unrealistic. Eight-wheeled trucks and vehicles with a gross weight of more than 9,920 pounds have been banned from the capital's streets since February from 5...
EGLE extends Eagle Bulk Shipping (Eagle Bulk) of the US has been given two more weeks to restructure a billion-dollar credit facility.
Suezmaxes soar Day rates for suezmax tankers trading in the spot market soared by more than 55% Tuesday following a sharp spike in activity from West Africa, according to Global Hunter Securities.
GLBS lands upgrade An equity analyst at Wunderlich Securities has upgraded shares of Greek bulker operator Globus Maritime Limited (Globus).
Dry retreat Shares of US-listed bulker owners continued to lose traction Tuesday amid growing concerns about freight rates and the lacklustre performance of the Baltic Dry Index (BDI).
All hands on deck KNOT Offshore Partners of the UK is seeking employment for a shuttle tanker linked to a time charter that is about to expire.
Signing imminent Containerlines Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV are on the verge of completing their long-awaited merger.
Orders don't spook PB Pacific Basin Shipping today dismissed any concern relating to acceleration in dry cargo newbuilding activity.
Heron lands finance Petros Pappas-led Oceanbulk and Augustea-Bunge-York (ABY) have secured financing to complete the acquisition of 12 bulkers auctioned by Italian shipowner Deiulemar Shipping.
VLs to power STNG Scorpio Tankers is set for a vastly improved first quarter profit after completing the bumper sale of its VLCC fleet.
Reach hired by Exxon Reach Subsea has been contracted by ExxonMobil to carry out light construction work in the North Sea.
PwC raises alarm Rongsheng Heavy Industries stuck an upbeat note in its annual report amid a warning from its auditor about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Beckham tackled A year after hanging up his boots David Beckham is still on the receiving end of strong challenges it seems.
Nanjing Tanker chops loss CSC Nanjing Tanker has managed to chop its first quarter loss in its final statements release as a Shanghai-listed company.
Havyard nets PSV order Norway's Havyard has sealed a follow up order from Icelandic newcomer Fafnir Offshore.
Avance holds firm Avance Gas avoided falls in the wider stock market as its shares began life on the Oslo Stock Exchange today.
Goldman cashes Awilco shares One of the largest shareholders in Awilco LNG has sold down its interest in the company.
Golden Ocean buys again Golden Ocean has stepped back into the sale and purchase market to buy an ice-class panamax.
Pan Ocean drops bank sale Struggling shipowner Pan Ocean has decided against selling its stake in Heungkuk Mutual Saving Bank.
Rio Tinto sees mixed Q1 Rio Tinto has reported a 16.7% increase in iron ore shipments for the first quarter of 2014, figures released Tuesday show.
CGG eyes bond issue CGG is looking to tap the bond markets as it looks to repay a convertible bond issue coming up for repayment.
Odfjell eyes LPG growth Odfjell is not letting a first tough year back in the LPG/Ethylene market put it off from becoming a major player in the sector.
AADA members to see rate increase Member lines of the Asia Australia Discussion Agreement will be subjected to a rate increase beginning May 15 -- $500 per TEU and $1,000 per FEU on dry and reefer cargo from Greater China to Australia.
Old Dominion to raise rates by 4.3%
IAG Cargo to add Madrid flight
ProTrans opens Kansas City center
Businesses, ports oppose new Calif. air rules Air quality regulators in Southern California have proposed a rule that they say would "ensure emission reductions associated with sources operating in commercial marine ports" are achieved this year and beyond.
Washington Notebook: Foxx bus tour aims for infrastructure investment support
U.S. Bank offers extended-term financing for shippers U.S. Bank on Monday unveiled a new extended term financing capability aimed at allowing shippers to more easily extend their days payable outstanding without delaying payment to their carriers.
Shippers call for update to Congressional rail policies The National Industrial Transportation League and other shippers' groups have called for an update of Congressional policies regarding railroad oversight.
Ex-Im Bank expands help to minority-owned businesses
Caponiti named president of American Maritime Congress
Retailers urge early contract talks for West Coast port workers
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