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TMG flies flag for Palau International Ship Registry

AJOT | May 14, 2018 | Maritime

Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has expanded its global reach by linking up with a leading maritime consultancy.

Canada’s CSL and SMT forge global cement shipping joint venture

Maritime

Leo Ryan | Top Story | May 11, 2018

Canada’s CSL and SMT forge global cement shipping joint venture

Mounting world activity in infrastructure and other construction projects has prompted the second major Canadian bulk shipping enterprise in two years to establish a global cement shipping joint venture to broaden its revenue stream.

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Harbor cranes sail to Africa with SAL Heavylift

SAL Heavylift GmbH, member to the Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE) network in Germany, transported three Mobile Harbor cranes from Antwerp to Abidjan and Tema on their MV “AMOENITAS“.

APL further reduces fleet carbon emissions in 2017

AJOT | May 10, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Cargotec to establish a joint venture specialized in dry bulk handling with JCE Invest AB

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Panama Canal increases daily Neopanamax vessel reservations to eight

The Panama Canal announced that it has added an additional reservation slot to its Neopanamax locks, effective today, bringing the total available booking slots to eight daily.

Newport Shipping shifts focus with ship repair game-changer

MSC develops a regional hub for container handling at Khalifa Port

Maritime

AJOT | Top Story | May 07, 2018

MSC develops a regional hub for container handling at Khalifa Port

Abu Dhabi Ports signed a 30 year concession agreement with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a Swiss-based leader in global transportation and logistics, to establish a new container terminal in the UAE located at Khalifa Port.

CMA CGM: FAK rates from Asia to the Middle East Gulf and Red Sea

AJOT | May 07, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

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Subcommittee to examine potential Improvements to Coast Guard mission performance

AJOT | May 07, 2018 | Maritime

Next Tuesday, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation will convene for a hearing to examine newly emerging maritime technologies and how such “blue technologies” could improve U.S. Coast Guard mission performance.

CMA CGM: FAK Rates from Asia to the Mediterranean and N. Africa

AJOT | May 07, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM: Suspension of the Emergency PCS to Douala, Cameroon

AJOT | May 07, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Kirby Corporation signs agreement to purchase pressure barges from Targa Resources Corp

AJOT | May 07, 2018 | Maritime | Bulk

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ISPS Code fails to contemplate aerial threats from drones

AJOT | May 03, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Breakbulk News

Commercial shipping is waking up to the growing threat that drones pose to the safety & security of vessels.

CMA CGM confirms its investment in CEVA Logistics

AJOT | May 03, 2018 | Logistics | Maritime | Liner Shipping

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Tipping the balance – Container ship subsidies

Matt Guasco | May 03, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Maersk’s CEO Soren Skou commented recently on the state of container shipping noting that government subsidy helps to create over capacity and promotes competitive imbalance. Advocating a competitive approach, he stated that the market will sort out carriers with profitable business models.