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Report: EU Regulators to Fine Car Carrier Majors for Rigging Bids
Car carrier majors are reportedly facing a new wave of sanctions from the EU regulators.
Mexico Finds Cocaine Attached to Hapag-Lloyd Ship
Mexican naval units find 42 kg of cocaine attached to containership at the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas.
NOC: Sanchi Pollution May Reach Japan’s Ryukyu Islands
Water polluted by Sanchi oil tanker may reach coral reefs in Japan’s Ryukyu Island chain.
Complete Transformation of How Ports Operate Imminent
World Maritime News speaks with IBM expert on the digital transformation of the maritime industry.
NAT Widens Full-Year Loss but Bullish on 2018
Due to volatility in the tanker shipping industry, NAT ended 2017 with a net loss of USD 75.5 million.
Report: Two Chinese Banks to Place Bids for Germany’s DVB
Two Chinese banks express interest in buying DVB Bank, Reuters cited sources close to the matter.
RollDock, SAL Heavy Lift to Create World’s 1st Pool for Dock Vessels
Heavy-lift specialists RollDock and SAL Heavy Lift setting up the world’s first pool for dock vessels.
Container, Dry Bulk Markets Give Boost to Klaveness’ Earnings
Driven by stronger container and dry bulk markets, Torvald Klaveness improved its financial results in 2017.
Schulte Group Gets Green Light for PRONAV Acquisition
Schulte Group receives clearance from German Federal Cartel Office for the acquisition of PRONAV.
Australia and Peru Ink Free Trade Agreement
Australia and Peru signed the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA) on February 12.
NRF: Good Year Ahead for U.S. Container Ports
2018 promises to be a good year for U.S. container ports building on solid market fundamentals like higher employment and improved confidence coupled with the pro-growth tax reform benefits, according to the Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy of the U.S. National Retail Federation Jo
China Building Asia’s 1st Test Area for Autonomous Vessels
China has started the construction of a test field for autonomous ships in Zhuhai, Guangdong.
IMO Presses On with Enforcement of 2020 Sulfur Cap
The International Maritime Organization is standing its ground on the enforcement of the 2020 sulfur cap.
Drewry: Spot Rates to Nosedive after Chinese New Year
Drewry: Container spot rates to fall sharply after Chinese New Year, but will strengthen thereafter.