Latest shipping news – Page 129

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    ABS appoints Watson president and coo Americas

    2013-07-10T00:00:00Z

    July 10 - Maritime classification society the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has said that James A. Watson, director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), will join ABS as president and coo of the Americas division, effective Se

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    Hansa loads heaviest cargo

    2013-07-09T00:00:00Z

    July 9 - Hansa Heavy Lift's vessels, HHL Valaparaiso has lifted the shipping line's heaviest item of cargo since the launch of the company in June 2011, writes Louisa Beckett.

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    BOCS counts on Abacus

    2013-07-04T00:00:00Z

    July 4 - Basel, Switzerland based shipping agency, Abacus Shipping will represent BOCS Bremen, effective July 1, 2013.

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    SSA names 2013-15 council

    2013-07-04T00:00:00Z

    July 4 - The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) held its 17th annual general meeting on July 2, 2013 at the Marina Mandarin Hotel in Singapore, at which the SAA members elected its new council.

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    PCN delivers Pakistan power

    2013-07-01T00:00:00Z

    July 1 - Aaras Shipping Agencies, a Project Cargo Network (PCN) representative in Pakistan, has delivered heavy machinery for a hydroelectric power station from Karachi to Muzaffarabad, a distance of 1,593 km.

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    Searoute now sells UK ro-ro connection

    2013-06-27T00:00:00Z

    June 27 - Searoute International has announced that as "K" Line's Scottish liner agent it is now able to provide space on the shipping line's ro-ro service between Southampton, UK and Galveston, USA.

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    BigLift christens Happy Sky

    2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

    June 25 - Netherlands headquartered BigLift Shipping has named its brand new heavy lift vessel Happy Sky at a ceremony in Zhangzhou, China.

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    DSV acquires Columbian agent

    2013-06-24T00:00:00Z

    June 24 - Denmark headquartered freight forwarder DSV has acquired its Columbian agent, Airmar Cargo S.A. in a move to further strengthen its foothold in South America.

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    Big three to partner on East-West trades

    2013-06-21T00:00:00Z

    June 21 - This week's news that CMA CGM, Maersk Line and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company are forming the P3 Network, an operational alliance on the East - West trades, has caused raised eyebrows from across the industry.

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    BBC Chartering eyes South Korean growth

    2013-06-19T00:00:00Z

    June 19 - Germany's BBC Chartering has strengthened its position in the South Korean market.

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    WSS signs safety deal with Wilson Ship Management

    2013-06-14T00:00:00Z

    June 14 - Maritime services provider Wilhelmsen Ships Services (WSS) has signed a five-year safety service fleet agreement with Norway based Wilson Ship Management.

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    XLP adds new representation

    2013-06-12T00:00:00Z

    June 12 - The XLProjects non-exclusive network of independent project forwarders has added new members in China and Italy.

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    RINA and RS share skills

    2013-06-05T00:00:00Z

    June 5 - RINA Group's certification subsidiary, RINA Services (RINA) and the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) have agreed to share skills and expertise in order to boost performance in the Russian and Arctic markets.

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    Costs could rise USD500 billion, says ICS

    2013-06-04T00:00:00Z

    June 4 - The shipping industry faces USD500 billion in additional costs as a result of impending environmental legislation, says the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

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    Morris joins ISS

    2013-05-22T00:00:00Z

    May 22 - Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has appointed Les Morris its new senior vice president global sales.

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    Increased carbon surcharge in Australia, says ISS

    2013-05-20T00:00:00Z

    May 20 - Maritime services provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has warned of an increase in carbon tax for vessels operating in Australian waters, effective July 1, 2013.

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    Senior appointments at Hill Dickinson

    2013-05-15T00:00:00Z

    May 15 - Commercial law firm Hill Dickinson has made a number of promotions within its marine business group.

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    BBC Chartering opens new Australian office

    2013-05-15T00:00:00Z

    May 15 - Germany based multipurpose and heavy lift shipping line BBC Chartering has opened a new sales office in Brisbane, Australia.

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    Bahri gets 2nd newbuild vessel

    2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

    May 14 - The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) has taken delivery of its new 26,000 dwt general cargo vessel, Bahri Hofuf.

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    Videotel celebrates 40 years

    2013-05-10T00:00:00Z

    May 10 - Maritime training and educational product supplier Videotel is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the release of its STCW Maritime Training Catalogue 2013-2014.