Maritime

The purchase of the South African freight forwarding and logistics company is Rhenus’ fifth acquisition since November.

All ocean shipping, port and cargo operations remain shut at the world’s two largest dry bulk ports, Hedland and Dampier, owing to the passage of Severe Tropical Cyclone Veronica. Major liquefied natural gas export facilities along the north western Australian coast have also suspended operations. It’s the fourth consecutive day of suspended operations as Cyclone Veronica is moving very slowly. But there could be weeks of delay if Veronica soaks the landscape.

Individuals knowing of any reason why an applicant should not receive an OTI license or amendment are urged to contact the Office of Transportation Intermediaries.

Elected officials and industry leaders announced the growth Friday at events in Jacksonville and Tampa.

World Shipping Council reigns in predictions of severe price spikes resulting from low-sulfur fuel regulation.

Dry bulk shipping around the northern coasts of Australia has been suspended, ports have been cleared of ships and land side operations have stopped owing to highly unusual circumstances – two very large, very strong, cyclones, Veronica and Trevor, are about to hit Australia near-simultaneously.

Liner operator looks to better service offering for growth and sees slightly better supply-demand balance for 2019.

Details of the new deal will not be released until they are reviewed at a two-person meeting, but it will succeed the current agreement set to expire March 31.

The harbor commission delays a vote on permitting APM Terminals to automate its Pier 400 container terminal during a hearing that drew more than 2,000 people.

Dry bulk shipping around the northern coasts of Australia has been suspended, ports have been cleared of ships and land side operations have stopped owing to highly unusual circumstances – two very large, very strong, cyclones, Veronica and Trevor, are about to hit Australia near-simultaneously.

With widespread adoption and government backing, hydrogen fuel cells could be an economically viable alternative to bunker fuel in the maritime industry, especially after the IMO sulfur cap regulation kicks in by 2020.

This C suite move follows news that Robert Biesterfeld will take the reins as CEO in May.

Treasury continues to expose ways that shipping companies evade U.S. and U.N. sanctions to handle exports and imports for the North Korean government’s financial benefit.

Two industry leaders spoke Thursday about ways shippers can become more efficient and create positive relationships with carriers during an American Shipper webinar.

28-day cooling off period now in works after contentious debate about automation; Union reminds officials that ‘robots do not pay taxes.’

Mike McClendon will lead Lineage Europe, and Tim Isik will direct cargo sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The South Korean shipping company will share the cost of installing scrubbers on its ships with the government and suppliers of equipment and fuel.

Members of the ATA and OOIDA had differing views of the article published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The shipping line carried a record number of containers and has entered into a cooperation agreement with Maersk and MSC on several trades it says will reduce costs.

The workforces of both companies will be integrated after the sale closes, which is expected in the coming weeks.