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China Merchants' Guestimate Container Terminal Growth

China Merchants Holdings (International) Company recently held its AGM in Hong Kong and the Vice-Chairman predicted figures in the company's container terminal operation interests.

Abu Dhabi Introduce New Port 'e-Pass'

Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) introduce a new electronic system for processing daily and visitor passes for land and seaborne traffic into and through Abu Dhabi ports – the ‘e-Pass’.

U.S. House Subcommittee Recommends $1 Billion For FY2014

For the second year in a row, the U.S. House Energy & Water Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), has approved a $1 billion draw from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.

Forth Ports and Port of Zeebrugge Join Forces in a Strategic Agreement

MoU signed to explore new container cargo opportunities. Forth Ports Limited and Port of Zeebrugge / MBZ have (18 June 2013) signed a Memorandum of Understanding

POLB Commissioners Elect Thomas Fields President

The Long Beach advertising executive & former city planning commissioner, will lead the commission for a 1-year term from 1, July 2013. Thomas Fields will succeed Commissioner Susan E.

Port Hueneme Launches 'Coastal Trident 2013' Exercise

Coastal Trident 2013 Exercise focuses on a Port mining scenario to initiate operational response plans, processes, and systems, June 18 through June 20, 2013. The commercial Port of Hueneme,

ABB to Play Role in Protecting Venice

ABB’s Symphony Plus control system to help protect Venice from high water flooding at the long Venetian Lagoon Malamocco inlet. Every four years or so, text messages,

China Container Terminal Cargo Volumes Surge

Chongqing Container Terminal in Southwest China reports container volume up 29.7% to 166,000 teu in Q1 2013. Import and export container volume climbed 29.7 per cent to 166,000 TEU.

Long Beach Container Volume Up in May

Container cargo rose by more than 17 percent in May 2013 at the Port of Long Beach, with some of the highest volumes in nearly 3 years. A total of 583,588 TEUs

Yet More Consolidation Proposed in Russia

The prospect of Russia’s two largest container terminal operators joining forces has raised concerns over the dominant position that the combined enterprise would enjoy were the deal to be agreed.

Port of Houston Gets New Captain of the Port

A new commander of Coast Guard units in the Houston-Galveston area & Captain of the Port in those areas has relieved his predecessor during a change-of-command ceremony in Clear Lake.

Port of Red Dog: Bulk Carriers' Call of the Wild

The UK P&I Club issue information for members whose vessels call at the remote Alaskan port on the Arctic Circle. Red Dog is a port established specifically to

Four Cruise Ship Owners May Homeport on Greek Island

Four European cruise companies – two from Germany, one from Spain and one from Italy – are examining the possibility of using the port of Iraklio for homeporting by 2015.

Port of LA Container Volumes Down in May 2013

The Port of Los Angeles has released its May 2013 cargo volumes. May overall volumes decreased 12.9 percent compared to May 2012. The decrease was due in part

Angola Ships First Offshore LNG Cargo

The first cargo was sold to Angola's state oil & gas company and is currently being shipped to Brazil by the  LNG carrier 'SS Sonangol Sambizanga', one of seven 160,

New Ro-Ro Connection: Houston – S. America W. Coast

NYK Line's new roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) service, 'NYK Chile Express', connects Houston with the west coast of South America from July 24, 2013. The service adds

HALO Board Joined by Greg Hersch

HALO Maritime Defense Systems (HMDS), announces the addition of Greg Hersch to its Board of Directors. Mr. Hersch replaces John Shephard who will remain involved

China Merchants Holdings Complete Terminal Link Deal

China Merchants Holdings (International) announce completed acquisition of a 49% stake in container port operators Terminal Link from CMA CGM. Farid Salem, CMA CGM's Executive Officer,

Canadian Arctic: Naval Base Tendering Begins

The federal government is looking for a company to build the proposed Nanisivik naval facility. The government has issued a 'Request for Qualifications  — the

Northwest America Ports Release (Draft) 2013 Clean Air Strategy

The Port of Seattle, along with the Port of Tacoma and Port Metro Vancouver, implemented the first international ports clean air program in 2008, & now releases their DRAFT 2013 strategy.

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