All Business articles – Page 23

  • Hughes-Hallett passes after long illness
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    Hughes-Hallett passes after long illness

    2019-10-18T11:55:00Z

    James Hughes-Hallett, former chairman of Hong Kong’s Swire Group and London-based shipbroker Clarksons, has passed away at the age of 70.

  • DPDHL and Total target sustainable logistics
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    DPDHL and Total target sustainable logistics

    2019-10-18T11:50:00Z

    Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL Group) and Total have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to strengthen their collaboration on sustainable mobility, low-carbon energies, logistics and transport services.

  • US Ex-Im Bank signs MoU with Iraq
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    US Ex-Im Bank signs MoU with Iraq

    2019-10-18T10:15:00Z

    The US Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iraq’s Ministry of Finance aimed at enhancing trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

  • MSC rules out NSR
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    MSC rules out NSR

    2019-10-17T14:10:00Z

    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has confirmed that it will not explore the use of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) for container shipping between Europe and Asia.

  • Rotterdam strengthens presence in India
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    Rotterdam strengthens presence in India

    2019-10-17T14:10:00Z

    The port of Rotterdam has appointed Broekman Logistics India as its representative team in the country, as the port looks to strengthen its activities in the region.

  • Marguisa teams up with NileDutch
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    Marguisa teams up with NileDutch

    2019-10-16T13:25:00Z

    Marguisa has signed an agreement with NileDutch that will see the company’s Calabar service expanded with additional port calls in the Republic of the Congo and São Tomé and Príncipe.

  • DSV warns of cuts at Panalpina
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    DSV warns of cuts at Panalpina

    2019-10-15T11:25:00Z

    Corporate functions and positions at Panalpina may be cut or relocated to DSV’s headquarters in Denmark, as the companies continue with the integration process.

  • Webster appointed at Barnhart
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    Webster appointed at Barnhart

    2019-10-15T09:40:00Z

    Barnhart Crane & Rigging has appointed David Webster as senior vice president – operations.

  • THLG heads to Helsinki for first customer event
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    THLG heads to Helsinki for first customer event

    2019-10-14T10:20:00Z

    The Heavy Lift Group (THLG) is holding its inaugural customer day to help its members offer better services to clients.

  • Trade wars take their toll on confidence
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    Trade wars take their toll on confidence

    2019-10-10T10:00:00Z

    Confidence in the shipping industry has fallen to its lowest level for two-and-a-half years, according to the latest survey from BDO.

  • Kotug International and Horizon join forces
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    Kotug International and Horizon join forces

    2019-10-10T08:05:00Z

    Kotug International and Horizon Maritime Services have formed Kotug Canada, a joint venture that will offer terminal and harbour towage services across Canada.

  • Baker named chairman of Jaxport board
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    Baker named chairman of Jaxport board

    2019-10-09T11:55:00Z

    The US port of Jacksonville (Jaxport) has appointed John D. Baker as chairman of the board.

  • Changes at the top for Konecranes
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    Changes at the top for Konecranes

    2019-10-08T11:35:00Z

    Konecranes has named Rob Smith as its president and ceo, effective February 1, 2020.

  • European Shipping Week scheduled for mid-February
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    European Shipping Week scheduled for mid-February

    2019-10-08T10:00:00Z

    Europe’s shipowners will connect with the European Parliament, Council and European Commission at European Shipping Week, which will be hosted in Brussels from February 17-21, 2020.  

  • WW Ocean strengthens breakbulk team
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    WW Ocean strengthens breakbulk team

    2019-10-07T15:35:00Z

    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean (WW Ocean) has appointed Vedran Muratbegovic as its senior manager for global breakbulk business development.

  • PACE progresses with Poti project
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    PACE progresses with Poti project

    2019-10-07T15:25:00Z

    PACE Group is progressing with the development and construction of a new marine terminal at the port of Poti in Georgia.

  • 4D Supply Chain Consulting enters the market
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    4D Supply Chain Consulting enters the market

    2019-10-04T14:55:00Z

    4D Supply Chain Consulting (4D) has been launched with the aim of providing end-to-end logistics and supply chain solutions to specialised industries such as wind energy, power, oil and gas, and mining, amongst others.

  • AAL adds four MPVs
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    AAL adds four MPVs

    2019-10-02T12:50:00Z

    Singapore-headquartered carrier AAL will add 133,000 dwt of multipurpose tonnage to its fleet.

  • Van Dam harnessing wind power
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    Van Dam harnessing wind power

    2019-10-02T11:00:00Z

    Van Dam Shipping plans to install a wind-assisted propulsion system, developed by eConowind, on its 3,600 dwt general cargo vessel, Ankie.

  • Subsea 7 awarded Caspian contracts
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    Subsea 7 awarded Caspian contracts

    2019-10-02T10:35:00Z

    BP Exploration has awarded Subsea 7 two contracts for offshore works at the Azeri Central East (ACE) project in the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) field in the Caspian Sea.