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Hawaii Breaks Ground for New Kapalama Container Terminal
Hawaii launched the construction of the Kapalama Container Terminal on January 16.
Japanese Containership JV Gets ‘All Clear’ from Regulators
Ocean Network Express has received all necessary merger approvals from local competition authorities.
Tanker Catches On Fire off Kandla Port
A major fire broke out on board the tanker Genessa on January 17 off the coast of Kandla, India.
SCPA Sets New Container Volume Record
SCPA reported 9% container volume growth in 2017 with a record-setting 2.2 million TEUs handled during the year.
MT Barrett and Its 22 Crew Rescued from Pirates
MT Barrett and its 22 crew members have been released from captivity after a six-day ordeal.
UAE Introduces Safety Net for Seafarers in Case of Abandonment
UAE introduces compulsory insurance for seafarers in case of abandonment, death or injury.
Germany’s LNG Terminal Partners Launch Open Season
Germany’s liquefied natural gas import terminal partners launch Open Season on January 17.
CMPort Marks 100 Mn TEU Milestone in 2017
China Merchants Port reached a milestone during 2017 as it handled over 100 million TEUs during the year.
Antwerp Port Achieves 5th Record Year in a Row for Cargo Volumes
Belgium’s Port of Antwerp ended 2017 with a record freight volume for the fifth straight year in a row.
FPSO Turritella Changes Hands
SBM Offshore has finalized the sale of FPSO Turritella to Shell E and P Offshore Services B.V.
GAC Secures Oil and LNG Deal from Chevron Shipping
Chevron has awarded the GAC Group a three-year ship agency contract for crude and LNG vessels.
KR to Survey, Class Portugal-Flagged Ships
Korean Register (KR) is to deliver statutory services on behalf of the Portugal flag state.
Pirates Kidnap MT Barrett’s 22 Crew, Company Confirms
Union Maritime confirmed that MT Barrett’s 22 crew members were kidnapped by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea on January 10.
Nordic American Tankers Expands Charter Portfolio
Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has entered into a one-year term charter with Cepsa for the 2004-built Nordic Castor.