ESTA honours members with 2020 awards
The ESTA Awards of Excellence 2020 had another successful year honouring and recognising members that have excelled in their field of operations, this time in a virtual capacity.
Berkley Offshore adds to insurance offering
Berkley Offshore Underwriting Managers has launched an ocean cargo product line within its marine division that includes coverage for project cargo for US-based companies.
Blue Water responds to hacking attempt
Blue Water Shipping has confirmed that it was affected by a hacking attempt on September 11.
AqualisBraemar expands in Russia
Global marine, energy, and offshore consultancy service provider AqualisBraemar has established an office in Moscow, Russia.
Air Partner opens first office in South Africa
Charter broker Air Partner has established a sales office in Johannesburg, South Africa, which will be led by the recently appointed cargo sales manager Fred Du Plessis.
Barnhart plans Days Machinery Movers acquisition
Barnhart Crane and Rigging has struck a deal to take on equipment and personnel from Indiana-based Days Machinery Movers.
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FROM THE MAGAZINE: A world turned upside down
At the time of writing, logistics companies generally felt it was too early to say what impact the coronavirus pandemic might have on civil engineering project work around the world. Phil Hastings reports.
EMS Chartering expands network
EMS Chartering has opened an office in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Volga-Dnepr in dispute with Boeing
A US district court has rejected Volga-Dnepr UK’s attempt to gain a temporary restraining order to stop Boeing selling four freighters that it had originally ordered. HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News reports.
Time charter rates level out
The latest report from shipbroker Toepfer Transport indicates that time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector are starting to level out.