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SCF Carrier Starts 1st Commercial Voyage for Yamal LNG
Christophe de Margerie has commenced the commercial voyage carrying the first Yamal LNG cargo.
CCO: Hamburg Süd to Boost Maersk Line’s Position in Latin America, Oceania
Maersk Line will gain “a significant position” in Latin America and Oceania after it acquired Hamburg Süd.
World’s Biggest Automated Box Terminal Starts Trial Operation
Port of Shanghai has launched trial operations at its brand new automated container terminal.
Vale Sells Final Valemax Bulkers to Bocomm
Vale has concluded a sale agreement for its two final VLOCs with China’s Bank of Communications Finance Leasing.
Drewry: Smaller Ports Offer Equal or Better Liner Connectivity?
Smaller ports can equal or better the liner connectivity of larger ones at times, shipping consultancy Drewry informs.
NRF: Imports at Major US Container Ports to Grow by 1.5 Pct
Imports at the major US retail container ports are set to rise 1.5 percent this month, according to NRF.
Khalifa Port Set to Handle Capesize Ships under EGA Deal
Khalifa Port is expected to welcome some of the world’s largest bulk carriers as part of a long-term deal with EGA.
Baltic
In 2007, Maritime Holland reported on Deo Volente, the Hartman Trader 18, a cargo ship which found its own niche due to its speed (18 knots), cargo gear and efficient operations. The shipyard established by Johan Hartman for this project has gone on to build three sister vessels to this ship. In 201
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CMA CGM Wraps Up Mercosul Takeover from Maersk Line
CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of Brazil’s container shipping line Mercosul Line.
UK Maritime Sector Responds to Brexit ‘Breakthrough’ Deal
UK maritime sector welcomes the end of the political drama, as next stage of talks on trading relations approaches.
Cargo Volumes Rising at Ports in India
Major ports in India recorded a year-over-year growth of 3.46% from April to November 2017.
EU Moves Toward Better Protection of Seafarers
The European Council has adopted a directive which is set to provide seafarers with protection from abandonment at sea. The directive, adopted on December 7, gives legal effect to an agreement between the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers’ Federati
Melbourne’s VICT Grinds to a Halt amid Industrial Action
Over 1,000 containers are kept motionless at Port of Melbourne’s container terminal at Web Dock after members of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) walked off the job.