June 29 - Turkish project cargo shipping agency Medden Shipping has been involved in a number of project cargo shipments around the Turkish coastline in the first half of 2011.
One project undertaken by the Izmir-based agency was at Derince port where the foundations of a wind mill farm were transported to Çine 11. Later activity saw the discharge, handling and storage at Aliaga terminal 33 of wind turbines destined to sites at Mordogan and Seferihisar.
Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) has completed the latest phase of berth enhancements at its Blount Island Marine Terminal in the USA.
United O7 (UO7) – United Heavy Lift (UHL) and Ocean7 Projects’ joint venture – has appointed Christian Johnsen as managing partner in Asia.
The port of Tacoma in Washington, USA, has elected its five-member commission board, including the appointment of Dick Marzano as president.
Seattle, USA-based SeaTac Marine Services has added the SeaTac Atlas barge to its fleet.
Port Freeport in Texas has received a second round of funding for the Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project (FHCIP) from the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Delays, lack of space and a surge in tariffs is plaguing the liner shipping market. While the current situation is causing headaches for shippers and forwarders alike, there are opportunities for the breakbulk and multipurpose shipping sector.
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