The deal will enable manufacturing and development of the Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone in the United Arab Emirates, terminal operator Abu Dhabi Ports said in a statement.
D’Amico Shipping records $6.2m first half loss
The company also reported cash flow from operating activities at negative $1.1 million USD during the first six months of 2017, but positive $0.3 million in the second quarter.
UPS pumps up wine and spirits shipping services
Responding to an unquenchable thirst among worldwide consumers for wine, beer and spirits, express carrier UPS said it has recently expanded its global delivery services for liquor.
AA Cargo expands trucking network in Europe
American Airlines Cargo has added multiple truck options per night to its European network for increased capacity and routing options, the company said in a statement.
Renewable energy firm prepares solar sail test for bulk ships
Fukuoka, Japan-based Eco Marine Power is preparing for sea trials of solar panels which it has designed in the form of multiple rigid sails to be placed topside on bulk vessels.
Executive Moves: “K” Line, Virgin Atlantic Cargo, Crane Worldwide, and Hill Dickinson
“K” Line names managing executive director; Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints managing director; Crane Worldwide Logistics selects vice president, global specialized solutions; and Hill Dickinson hires legal director for its growing shipping practice.
West Coast dockworkers likely to approve 3-year contract extension
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, which represents port workers up and down the U.S. West Coast, has completed voting on a proposed extension to its existing labor deal and early indications are that the extension will be approved.
Compliance 360: Goodbye to NVO tariff publishing?
The 1998 Ocean Shipping Reform Act mandated that non-vessel-operating common carriers publish the services that they offer and make sure the information is electronically accessible, and NVOs have been fighting the burdensome process ever since.
NEWS FLASH: ILWU likely to approve 3-year contract extension
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, which represents dockworkers up and down the U.S. West Coast, has completed voting on a proposed extension to its existing labor deal and early indications are that the extension will be approved.
Port of LA expands ship emissions reduction incentive program
Vessel operators participating in the Environmental Ship Index program at the Port of Los Angeles will now also earn incentive points for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from their ships.