Steve Felder, the head of Maersk Line’s Indian Subcontinent operations, tells the Economic Times the Danish container carrier wants to provide more than just port-to-port services in India.
USCG, EPA tackle oil and chemical spills from Hurricane Harvey
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that more than 22,000 barrels of oil and chemicals have spilled across Texas and the Gulf due to damages from Hurricane Harvey, according to report from Reuters news service.
DP World to acquire Dubai Maritime City, Drydocks World
The Dubai-based port terminal operator entered into deals to acquire Maritime World LLC, the 100 percent owner of Dubai Maritime City, for $180 million and 100 percent of Drydocks World LLC by means of a capital injection of $225 million.
Port of Virginia, CSX offer rail service to Pennsylvania, Ohio
With the opening of CSX’s new rail terminal in Pittsburgh earlier this month, the Port of Virginia is now able to offer rail service to Western Pennsylvania and Northwest Ohio.
Commerce investigates titanium sponge dumping
The Commerce Department has initiated an investigation into alleged dumping of U.S. titanium sponge imports from Japan and Kazakhstan, and whether those imports from Kazakhstan are receiving unfair subsidies.
U.K., Hong Kong to increase maritime collaboration
Representatives from London Maritime and Hong Kong Maritime & Port Board met last week to sign an agreement for increased shipping services between the two regions.
Diana Shipping finalizes time charter contract with Unico Logistics
Unico Logistics agreed to lease one Panamax bulk carrier from Athens-based shipowner at a gross charter rate of $11,900 per day, minus a 5 percent commission to third parties, for a minimum of nine months.
Essential oil maker pleads guilty to Lacey Act violations
Young Living Essential Oils, based in Lehi, Utah, pleaded guilty in a federal court Monday to charges that it violated U.S. regulations when it illegally handled shipments of rosewood and spikenard oils.
Executive Moves: XPO Logistics, 3Gtms and ICS
XPO Logistics names chief executive officer of XPO Logistics Europe and managing director-supply chain, Europe; 3Gtms appoints managing director, EMEA; and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) names new chairman of the ICS marine committee.
Lighthizer outlines U.S. trade policy priorities
Speaking at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Monday said the United States must encourage free and fair competition in the face of market distorti…