Cambiaso & Risso Group has signed a partnership with Fendercare Marine to deliver Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer operations in Augusta port, Sicily. Cambiaso & Risso Group, founded in Genoa in 1946, is one of the main international companies offering tailor-made shipping and logistics agency services to the maritime, cruising and yachting industries. Cambiaso & Risso has […]
Hong Kong Trekkers pledge HKD548,000 for Sailors’ Society
Some 140 Sailors’ Society supporters took on a 32km trek along the Hong Kong trail to raise money for the global maritime charity. More used to heat and blue skies, the teams braved strong winds and torrential rain as they hiked across Hong Kong’s country parks, their generous donors pledging HKD548,000 ($59,000) for their efforts. […]
ISS wins new contract with liner specialist NileDutch
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the maritime and logistics service provider, has won a new liner agency contract with specialist West African container line NileDutch. Under the new contract, ISS Egypt will support NileDutch’s new East Mediterranean to West Africa routes, enhancing NileDutch’s customer service and network in the region. Eddie Filus, ISS Senior Vice President, […]
Crowley selects Eagle LNG as marine fuel provider for new, LNG-powered ships
Container shipping and logistics provider Crowley Puerto Rico Services has selected Eagle LNG Partners (Eagle LNG) as the liquefied natural gas (LNG)-supplier for the company’s new LNG-powered, Commitment Class ships, which will be delivered in 2017 for use in the U.S. mainland to Puerto Rico trade. To support Crowley’s LNG needs, Eagle LNG will build […]
WSS primed for Asian growth through new Busan hub
Wilhelmsen Ships Service’s (WSS) new Northeast Asia Distribution Centre, located in Busan, South Korea, has reason to celebrate. Not only is the 6,500 sq m warehouse facility fast approaching its first birthday, it’s also helped the firm consolidate its position in the regional marketplace, providing a strong platform for future expansion. Situated beside the Busan […]
New Singapore blending plant produces first products for Total Lubmarine
Total’s new Asia Pacific blending plant in Singapore produced its first batch of Total Lubmarine products today (Thursday). Andrew Knox, Total Lubmarine’s Asia-Pacific General Manager said: “Now that our Singapore blending facility is up and running, we can cater more effectively for our growing Asian customer base. The ability to load and unload raw materials […]
Cargotec’s Kalmar awarded large repeat order of 15 all-electric RTGs for Piraeus Container Terminal
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a third large order for additional 15 all-electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes with Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) in Greece, a wholly-owned subsidiary of COSCO Pacific Limited. The value of the order is approximately €20 million. Kalmar’s previous deliveries to the terminal consisted of 12 all-electric RTGs in 2013 and nine […]
Mersey Maritime Awards deadline approaches
The deadline for the Mersey Maritime awards is fast approaching so businesses connected to the maritime industry in the North West and Isle of Man are being encouraged to get their entries in by 7th January, 2016. There are 10 award categories and entry into more than one is permitted if the appropriate criteria are […]