Overseas Reymar The Coast Guard said it’s continuing to investigate Monday morning’s allision by the Overseas Reymar with the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, but noted Tuesday an initial review of communication between the ship and the port’s Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) revealed that “VTS warned the ship prior to the allision.” The tanker reported the […]
Rickmers-Linie has set up a new company, Rickmers-Linie (Singapore) Pte Ltd., to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia. The new company will operate out of offices co-located with Rickmers Shipmanagement in Singapore. Rickmers-Linie (Singapore) has already taken over all responsibilities for Rickmers-Linie’s activities from its former agent, Horizon Shipping, with which it […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said last week it continues to project river stages will sustain the authorized nine-foot deep commercial navigation channel between St. Louis and Cairo, Ill., offering some relief to barge operators.
The insurance company Allianz said 106 ships were lost worldwide in the 12-month period ending Nov. 25 2012, up from 91 ships the previous year but a 27 percent decrease on the 10-year average of 146 ships per annum.
APL said it will implement a $500-per-TEU general rate increase on April 1. “During the course of 2012, APL’s transatlantic service has seen a significant decline in freight rates whilst costs have increased, resulting in an unsustainable financial performance,” the Singapore carrier said. APL said the increase is applicable on all standard dry boxes […]
The information service Alphaliner said global cellular containership fleet capacity was 16.34 million TEUs on Jan. 1, a 6 percent increase over the previous year. According to Alphaliner’s latest weekly newsletter, the increase reflects the delivery of 207 ships in 2012 with capacity of 1.26 million TEUs, partially offset by scrapping and other deletions […]
President Obama last week signed the National Defense Authorization Act, which will reauthorize MSP, providing financial support to 60 ships to partially offset higher operating costs under the U.S. registry.
In a letter to the Department of Interior on Friday, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s new leadership, Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, called for federal regulators to ensure taxpayers receive the full value for coal mined on federal and tribal lands. The senators are specifically concerned […]
The Senate last week confirmed William P. Doyle, of Pennsylvania, to serve as commissioner at the Federal Maritime Commission for the term expiring June 30, 2013. Originally nominated in February of last year, Doyle was one of dozens of appointments confirmed by the Senate just before the last Congress expired. Formerly chief of staff […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday proposed two new food safety rules to help prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses. The proposed rules specifically implement the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and are available for public comment for the next 120 days. The rules, when implemented, will build on steps taken during the […]
Eden Prairie, Minn.-based third party logistics services provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide has named Angie Freeman vice president of human resources. Freeman, an employee at C.H. Robinson since 1998, will oversee employee relations, benefits, recruiting and learning and development. In addition, she will lead key initiatives to support C.H. Robinson’s talent strategies. Previously, she […]
Shuster With the start of the 113th Congress Thursday, Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., was officially confirmed by the House of Representatives to chair the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “Working together, the committee will focus on reforming programs and strengthening America’s transportation networks to make us more efficient, competitive, and prosperous. I am excited […]
The 14,000-TEU ships, to be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, will have a fuel-efficient design, and are expected to be used in the Asia-Europe trade. The deal will initially involve five vessels, with an option for five more.
The lessor has acquired 24,000 TEUs in standard dry containers from the fleet it manages for about $32.6 million, increasing the percentage of its owned assets to 72 percent from 59 percent at the start of 2012.
U.S. steel imports increased in November compared to October by 2 percent, according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS). “Steel arrivals continue to limp ahead with demand essentially unchanged when the November imports were ordered,” said AIIS President David Phelps in a statement. “Both NAFTA totals […]
David Anderton has been promoted to the newly created position of assistant director of strategic planning and development at Port Everglades. “David’s diverse experience and background in planning, development, grants writing and administration and state/federal legislative processes make him the ideal choice for this new position as Port Everglades begins to implement its […]
TSD Logistics, a provider of transportation services to the tire and rubber industry, has appointed Ryan Berry to vice president of business development. Berry will be responsible for the overall management of Texarkana, Texas-based TSD’s sales, including partnerships with new and existing customers. He will also lead TSD’s efforts to implement new services to […]
APL, the largest container carrier in Oakland, said last month it will move its operations in Oakland from GGCT to the adjacent Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT), berths 57-59, which is already operated by SSA Marine.
Washington-based fresh produce shipper organization United Fresh has promoted Miriam Wolk to vice president of membership and marketing. She will lead marketing efforts to drive company participation. She will also continue to direct programs and outreach initiatives that she managed as senior director of membership. Wolk joined United Fresh in July 2008.
Hapag-Lloyd said its Med Canada Service (MCA) will resume calls at Lisbon. In October an eastbound call at the Portuguese capital was added to the service’s itinerary. Shortly thereafter calls were suspended due to labor strike actions in Lisbon. The company said the strike has been called off and eastbound calls at Lisbon will restart with the […]
