The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has welcomed news that the island finally has its own dedicated Deputy Minister responsible for the shipping industry. Natasa Pilides starts work as the new Deputy Minister of Shipping, a new role within the Cyprus Government. In a statement, the Chamber said it had worked closely with Ministry of Transport, the […]
Supply chain consultants Chainalytics and shipping consultants Drewry have partnered to launch an innovative ocean freight procurement solution for shippers. The Chainalytics Ocean Buying Group, in partnership with Drewry, will provide participating Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCOs) with enhanced purchasing power, service monitoring and cost transparency. The new strategic partnership delivers a pioneering ocean freight procurement […]
World Fuel Services (WFS) has announced a new physical marine fuel supply location in Tampa, Florida. WFS will supply fuel oil and marine diesel from Port Manatee to vessels in the Tampa Bay area. Joe Gowen, SVP Global Marine Supply, said: “World Fuel Services continue to invest in selective physical supply locations. When selecting locations […]
One of the most famous names in the navigational chart business, Thomas Gunn (pictured), has underlined his commitment to the digital age in navigation by designing a new ‘Challenger’ software that will speed up the delivery of digital charts and weekly navigational updates. Developed by Poseidon Navigation Services, an International Admiralty Chart Agent and Digital […]
