Starlinger ‘circular packaging’ shortlisted for product technology innovation of the year
Starlinger’s ‘circular packaging’ has been shortlisted for the product technology innovation of the year at the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020.
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Smart Maritime Council announces support for shipboard machinery data standard
The Smart Maritime Council has announced its intention to support the use of the ISO 19848 data standard for shipboard machinery and equipment.
Higher rates for smaller vessels lift Baltic index
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index has recently edged higher as gains in the Panamax and Supramax vessel segments offset lower capesize rates, Reuters reports.
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Diana Shipping Inc. announces time charter contract
Diana Shipping Inc. has recently announced a time charter contract for the m/v Coronis with Koch and the cancellation of the sale of the m/v Norfolk.
SAL Heavy Lift adopts Inatech technology to navigate IMO 2020
Sal Heavy Lift has adopted Inatech’s ‘Smart Trader’ technology to help the company navigate IMO 2020 marine fuel complexity.
Michael Madely joins Ecochlor as Vice President
Michael Madely has been announced by Ecochlor to fill the newly created role of Vice President of Global Service.
Coronavirus hits global shipping
Sea freight transport, the lifeblood of trade and a bellwether of the global economy, has been blown off course by the COVID-19 outbreak, sparking general alarm.
British Ports Association welcomes new maritime minister
The British Ports Association has today welcomed confirmation that Kelly Tolhurst MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport will be the Minister responsible for ports.
A&R Logistics acquires First Choice Logistics
A&R Logistics has recently acquired First Choice Logistics.
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US ambassador visits Port of Liverpool
Liverpool’s importance in the future of transatlantic trade has received an important endorsement with a visit from the US ambassador to the UK to discuss commercial opportunities.
Optimarin secures fleet agreement with DOF
Optimarin, a ballast water treatment company (BWT), has signed a fleet agreement with DOF for the installation of 16 Optimarin Ballast Systems (OBS), with an option to extend the contract to 50 vessels in total across a range of advanced PSV, Subsea and AHTS vessels.
Rand Logistics Inc. to acquire American Steamship Co. from GATX Corp.
Rand Logistics Inc. has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire American Steamship Co. (ASC) from GATX Corp.
Wilhelmsen makes delivery of 3D printed parts to Berge Bulk vessel
Berge Mafadi, a Berge Bulk vessel, has received the world’s first commercial delivery of 3D printed scupper plug, as part of Wilhelmsen’s Early Adopter Programme.
ZIA publishes practice guidance on transporting zircon as a NORM
The Zircon Industry Association (ZIA) has published additional guidance on the transport of zircon as a NORM.
Diana Shipping Inc. announces sale of a capesize dry bulk vessel
Diana Shipping has announced that it has signed an MOA to sell to an unaffiliated third party, the 2002-built vessel ‘Norfolk’.