London’s crucial central role in the global shipping industry was highlighted when members of the international maritime community and representatives of the UK Government gathered to officially launch the first ever London International Shipping Week (LISW). Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under Sec
Over 350 top representatives from Unilever’s strategic supplier partners recently gathered at the ‘Partner to Win’ Supplier Summit in Singapore to discuss global sustainable growth and unlock the potential of developing and emerging markets. Maersk Line was recognised by Unilever for delivering outs
On the occasion of NEVA 2013, the International Shipping, Shipbuilding, and Offshore Energy Exhibition, GEA Heat Exchangers, GEA Refrigeration Technologies and GEA Westfalia Separator Group will present solutions for maritime applications. Plate heat exchangers designed for applications on the high
Shipping industry “big hitters” will be out in force for this year’s ICS Shipping Conference, being held by the International Chamber of Shipping at the British Library, London, on Wednesday September 11. Proceedings will be overseen by ICS Chairman, Masamichi Morooka. This year’s ICS event is being
As container carriers continue to struggle with shippers to gain acceptance for rate increases, the conventional reefer shipping and logistics sector is about to witness the launch of a radically new reefer ship design at the Cool Logistics Global 2013 conference in Rotterdam, 24-26 September. “Whil
International experts have met in London to review the growing problems in the marine environment caused by micro-plastics – tiny pieces of plastic or fibres which may act as a pathway for persistent, bio-accumulating and toxic substances entering the food chain. The experts form a key working group
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Office, has granted his official patronage to the Mare Forum, Dubai, the international event for the maritime industry that is being organized in Dubai. The royal patronage accorded to
The Africa Dry Bulk Conference 2013, is scheduled to be held from 7-8 October in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This event will address the industry’s pressing demand for operational efficiency, proper terminal management, planning and execution in handling Africa’s growing dry bulk cargo and trade. Given
For the second year running, APL has won the annual San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Air Quality Award. Jointly presented by the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, the 2013 CAAP Air Quality Award lauds APL’s “Innovative Air Quality Improvement Technologies” and commitmen
On three dates in July, NYK hosted safety promotion conferences for shipowners and ship-management companies based inside and outside Japan as part of NYK’s two-month Remember Naka-no-Se Campaign. Thirty-three participants from 19 overseas ship-management companies attended a session at the NYK head
Rodolfo Sancio, Ph.D., P.E., a senior geotechnical engineer and an Associate of the firm based in Texas, will present next month at the Current Topics in Marine Foundation Technologies Seminar in Seattle. The event, hosted by the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI), will be held August 1-2, 2013, at th
A three per cent economic growth, 11,500 new jobs, record numbers of passengers and numerous new ships on order: The European cruise industry has never been more successful. But what are the prospects for the future? What opportunities and risks may the market harbour? How will the aftermath of the
The European offshore wind sector installed 277 turbines, with a capacity of 1045MW in the first half of 2013 according to a report by the European Wind Energy Association. However, despite this growth the industry has noticed a slowdown in investments in new projects. This slow down can be attribut
The European offshore wind sector installed 277 turbines, with a capacity of 1045MW in the first half of 2013 according to a report by the European Wind Energy Association. However, despite this growth the industry has noticed a slowdown in investments in new projects. This slow down can be attribut
