Commission proposes upgrade for 300 key seaports

Friday, 24 May 2013 12:58

The European Commission has  launched a new initiative to improve port operations and onward transport connections at 319 key seaports along Europe’s coastline.

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Port of Montreal open to post-Panamax ships

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 12:04

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is delighted with a Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) decision authorizing the passage of vessels up to 44 metres wide in the Quebec-Montreal section

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A bunkering deal gone awry in Singapore

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 10:59

The bunkering industry in Singapore is a lucrative business with more than 65,000 bunkering operations taking place here every year. In 2012, Singapore was

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Singapore retains its crown as 'Best Seaport in Asia'

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 10:53

The Port of Singapore once again clinched the 'Best Seaport in Asia' award at the Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA), retaining its crown as Asia's port of choice.

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Ten ships under detention in the UK during April 2013

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 10:37

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that ten foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during April 2013 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

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Traffic resumes hollowing Port of Genoa accident

Friday, 10 May 2013 08:54

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world’s leading maritime services provider, is advising that commercial and passenger traffic has resumed at the Port of Genoa, Italy,

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Suez Canal toll fees rise

Thursday, 02 May 2013 10:25

Egypt has raised toll fees by 5% for oil tankers and petrochemical products and 2% for container ships and car carriers, said the Suez Canal Authority (SCA).

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Cosco Pride – Rotterdam’s most sustainable ship

Tuesday, 23 April 2013 08:01

According to the Environmental Ship Index, the container ship Cosco Pride was the most sustainable vessel to call at the port of Rotterdam last year.

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Panama Canal Administrator discusses impact of expansion in Sea Asia 2013

Wednesday, 17 April 2013 08:57

Panama Canal Administrator Jorge L. Quijano discussed with maritime industry leaders the impact of the Expansion and the role it will play in trade between Asia and Latin America.

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Eight ships under detention in UK ports during March 2013

Tuesday, 16 April 2013 09:06

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that eight foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during March 2013 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

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Enhancing the competitiveness of the Port of Singapore

Friday, 12 April 2013 08:44

Speaking at the Singapore International Maritime Awards during Singapore Maritime Week, Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Minister for Transport, announced initiatives

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Maersk Line to call Busan, South Korea

Friday, 12 April 2013 08:28

Maersk Line will now add Busan, South Korea, to the schedule of the Asia-Europe (AE10 service). South Korea’s Busan Port is one of the world’s leading container hubs and expects

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Jebel Ali's new terminal development a big draw at Singapore maritime show

Thursday, 11 April 2013 08:59

The new mega container terminal now under construction at DP World flagship Jebel Ali Port has been a major attraction at Sea Asia 2013, the 3-day cornerstone event of Singapore’s Maritime Week,

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Boskalis acquires EUR 75 million dredging contract in Germany

Wednesday, 10 April 2013 08:53

Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has acquired a contract from Wasser- und Schifffahrtsamt Cuxhaven to maintain part of the shipping fairway of the River Elbe in Germany

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Digging deep with largest dredging project at Jebel Ali in 10 years

Monday, 08 April 2013 09:36

DP World announced (April 07) that it has successfully completed the largest dredging programme at its flagship Jebel Ali Port in 10 years, allowing the port to handle more big vessels

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MPA recognises seven outstanding harbour pilots for their contributions to navigational safety

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 09:28

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MSC to sell 35% of its terminal stake for $1,9Bn

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 09:16

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CMA CGM announces the opening of its new Dry Port in Baghdad

Friday, 29 March 2013 12:03

After over thirty three years of continuous presence in Iraq, the CMA CGM Group is pleased to announce the opening of its new bonded Dry Port* near Baghdad in the Abu Ghreib area,

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DCT signs an agreement with Port of Gdansk Authority

Monday, 25 March 2013 14:27

DCT Gdansk informs that last Tuesday, in the presence of many renown guests, authorities of DCT and The Port of Gdansk Authority signed an agreement which guarantees

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APM Terminals Consortium named preferred bidder for Abidjan

Monday, 25 March 2013 09:00

A consortium comprised of APM Terminals, Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues has been name d the preferred bidder to manage a second container terminal at the Port of Abidjan.

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