MCT to unveil “modern international port” in Mindanao
MINDANAO Container Terminal, formerly known as Mindanao International Container Terminal, has announced it is rolling out improvements and upgrades at its port terminal. This is...
Davies Turner names John Adams as new head of trade
DAVIES Turner has elected John Adams, who previously spent five years in the company’s sales development sector, as head of trade in its ocean management team. After seven years...
Mobile harbour cranes boost bauxite operation
A FLEET of specially-designed and durable Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes is being used by shipping and logistics company, Winning International Group. The cranes play...
HFW announces global management changes
INTERNATIONAL law firm HFW has announced the appointment of partner Paul Dean as the new global head of shipping and member of the law firm’s global management board. Mr Dean...
Ro-ro vessels to face heightened surveillance next BMSB season
HEIGHTENED surveillance of ro-ro ships is expected next summer under Department of Agriculture efforts to prevent a brown marmorated stink bug outbreak in Australia. The...
Industry welcomes crackdown on containers in the Philippines
A MONTH after the Philippine Ports Authority issued an ultimatum for overstaying containers, yard utilisation at the Manila International Container Terminal has decreased from 90%...
Who’s next to support green-recycling of ships, asks shipping body
JAPANESE ratification of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships has been applauded by the Asian Shipowners’ Association....
Indian Register looks to grow Asia Pacific operations
INDIAN Register of Shipping says the markets of Malaysia, Indonesia and China are a focus as it seeks to grow business in the Asia Pacific region. The classification society has...
Carbon tax an “important step”, leading maritime figures say
A CARBON tax to reduce the shipping industry’s environmental impact has been endorsed by three senior international shipping figures. A.P Møller – Mærsk chief operating officer...
K Line’s new ro-ro arriving down under
JAPANESE carrier K-Line’s new ro-ro ship, Niagara Highway V1 (IMO 9832638), is currently making its maiden voyage around Australia. This follows its recent delivery from Imabari...
Applications open for maritime tech accelerator
TECH start-ups around the world have the opportunity to undertake a 90-day program and pitch for funding under a new program run by Techstars and Eastern Pacific Shipping. The EPS...
DSV set to buy Panalpina as part of giant logistics deal
DANISH logistics giant DSV is set to buy Swiss forwarder Panalpina as part of a deal estimated at US$4.6bn. Under the deal, the new entity is expected to become one of the world’s...
International maritime awards recognise CMA CGM
GLOBAL shipping group CMA CGM has been recognised at the Singapore International Maritime Awards 2019, organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. The company...
Premier promotes trade
QUEENSLAND Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is off on an 11-day mission to promote trade with Europe and the Middle East. The Premier, who is also the state’s trade minister, is to...
Companies capitalise on strong newbuilding market
WÄRTSILÄ and Samsung Heavy Industries have announced a joint development project driven by a strong LNG carrier newbuilding market. The two parties have signed a JDP agreement...
