Category: Maritime

Agency Explains New Seaports Development Agenda
December 16, 2018 No Responses

Agency Explains New Seaports Development Agenda

The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority has taken the next step in its development plans for the ports of Mariupol and Berdiansk in the Azov Sea. Namely, the authority, which was created for the integrated development of the port infrastructure of Ukraine,...
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Nigeria Approves $22.99m For Maritime Security
December 13, 2018 No Responses

Nigeria Approves $22.99m For Maritime Security

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved 22.995million dollars (N7.14billion) to enhance security of the nation’s Maritime sector The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents on...
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COSCO, Abu Dhabi Ports Open New Terminal
December 11, 2018 No Responses

COSCO, Abu Dhabi Ports Open New Terminal

COSCO Shipping Ports and Abu Dhabi Ports on Monday inaugurated  CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal at Khalifa Port, adding Abu Dhabi as the regional hub for COSCO’s global network of 36 ports as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. This...
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US Imports Hit Two Million Containers In One Month
December 10, 2018 No Responses

US Imports Hit Two Million Containers In One Month

Imports at the major retail container ports in the US have set another record reaching 2 million containers in a single month as retailers continued to bring merchandise into the country ahead of a now-postponed increase in tariffs on goods from...
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Nigeria Implores Maritime Stakeholders On Sustained Economic Growth
December 8, 2018 No Responses

Nigeria Implores Maritime Stakeholders On Sustained Economic Growth

The Senate Committee on Marine Transport and the Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMOT) have called on stakeholders to join the Government in its recent efforts to pay more attention to the development of the maritime sector as it has enormous...
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Air Quality Violations: MSC Pays $630,625 Fine
December 7, 2018 No Responses

Air Quality Violations: MSC Pays $630,625 Fine

Swiss container shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) paid USD 630,625 in penalties to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for violating the Ocean-Going Vessel At-Berth Regulation. As informed, the violations were discovered during a rou...
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Grimaldi Gets New Car, Truck Carrier
December 6, 2018 No Responses

Grimaldi Gets New Car, Truck Carrier

Italian shipping company Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of its newest Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) Grande Torino from the Chinese shipyard of Yangfan, Zhoushan.  According to the company, the unit is the first one from a series of seven sister...
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Maersk Explains 2050 Target For Zero CO2 Emission
December 6, 2018 No Responses

Maersk Explains 2050 Target For Zero CO2 Emission

A.P. Moller -Maersk aims at having carbon neutral vessels commercially viable by 2030 and calls for strong industry involvement   Aimed at accelerating the transition to carbon neutral shipping, Maersk announces today its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2...
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Dakuku Implores Maritime Bureau On Fairness, Inaugurates ICIC Committee
December 5, 2018 No Responses

Dakuku Implores Maritime Bureau On Fairness, Inaugurates ICIC Committee

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has called on the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) to ensure fairness and balance in its reportage of piracy issues on Nigeria’s territorial wat...
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NYK, MLC To Float Holding Firm
December 1, 2018 No Responses

NYK, MLC To Float Holding Firm

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation (MLC) intend to establish a joint holding company in December 2018 and merge port and transportation business companies in April 2019. Earlier this year, the duo unveiled plans to integrate managem...
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Firm Unveils New LNG-Fueled Ferry
November 28, 2018 No Responses

Firm Unveils New LNG-Fueled Ferry

Spanish ferry company Baleària has splashed Marie Curie, its new smart ship with LNG engines.  The launching ceremony took place on Tuesday  at Cantiere Navale Visentini in Italy. The newbuilding is the company’s first ferry fueled by LNG that will oper...
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Shipping Firm Receives Two Tankers
November 24, 2018 No Responses

Shipping Firm Receives Two Tankers

Singapore-based ship management company Eastern Pacific Shipping has taken delivery of two Aframax tankers from Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction – Philippines. Named M/V Iberian Sea and M/V Levantine Sea, the two tankers feature 114,000 in dwt eac...
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Evergreen Orders Four Feeder Vessels
November 21, 2018 No Responses

Evergreen Orders Four Feeder Vessels

Taiwan-listed container shipping major Evergreen Marine has placed an order for the construction of four feeder vessels at a Chinese yard. The containerships, which were ordered from Jiangnan Shipyard, will feature 2,500 TEU. Evergreen Marine is paying USD 31...
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Shipping Firm Seals Charter Deal With Berge Bulk
November 20, 2018 No Responses

Shipping Firm Seals Charter Deal With Berge Bulk

Greek dry bulk shipowner, Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Singapore-based Berge Bulk Shipping for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels.  The 174,186 dwt Sideris GS was hired for a period until minimum December 15, 2019...
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