Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, and Drewry, the global shipping consultancy, have partnered to launch an innovative ocean freight procurement solution for shippers. The Chainalytics Ocean Buying Group, in partnership with Drew...
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Coast Guard Issues Severe Weather Advisory for VA Ports
The Captain of the Port Hampton Roads has imposed restrictions due to onset of storm force winds and heavy seas at the entrance to Chesapeake Bay Friday. Effective at 3 a.m. Friday, no vessels may enter or depart Chesapeake Bay, and no vessels over 2…
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Kirby Corp: William Harvey Elected CFO
Effective February 27, the board has elected William Harvey, Execuive VP & CFO.
The news, confirmed by SEC filing, also said that David W. Grzebinski relinquished title of Chief Financial Officer, but remains President and CEO.
Credit: Reuters
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New Tug Buffalo Enters Service for Kotug Smit Towage
Kotug Smit Towage said it has taken the newly-built ATD 2412 Twin Fin tug Buffalo into service for its European harbor towage activities. Buffalo is the third tug built by Damen for Kotug Smit Towage, following the earlier delivered tugs Rotterdam and ...
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European satellite launches to go ahead after Ariane 5 snafu
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Planned satellite launches using Europe's heavy lifter Ariane 5 rocket can go ahead this month thanks to steps being taken following a problem with a launch earlier this year, the European Space Agency said on Friday.
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Tattoos discovered on mummies after millennia under wraps
LONDON (Reuters) - Researchers have discovered the oldest figurative tattoos in the world on the upper arms of two ancient Egyptian mummies, the British Museum said on Thursday.
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Dubai tests autonomous pods in drive for smart city
DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai has begun testing autonomous pods in a trial run the Gulf's trade and tourism hub hopes will help its transformation into one of the smartest cities in the world.
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Naval Group Shipbuilding Posts Higher Profit
French shipbuilding and defence company Naval Group, in which Thales owns a 35 percent stake, reported a surge in 2017 profits and expressed confidence over its outlook for 2018. Naval Group, formerly known as DCNS, designs and produces France's submar...
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TRAC Intermodal Gears Up for Gulf Coast Resin Exports
TRAC Intermodal is expanding and improving the quality of its chassis fleet in the Gulf Region to meet an expected surge in U.S. resin exports. The TRAC Gulf Regional Pool (TGRP) now offers the largest and most modern fleet of chassis in the ports of H...
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Vard Order Intake Zooms
With 13 new contracts secured in Q4 2017, VARD Holdings Limited's order intake of NOK 3.79 billion in the quarter increased the full year order intake ended December 31, 2017 to NOK 8.28 billion. The new contracts include a luxury polar expedition crui...
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