Cosco Pacific volume up 10pc in 2013, but Singapore shop slips 14.9pc Peterbilt Marks 75th Anniversary In 2014, Peterbilt will celebrate 75 years of being in business with commemorative events throughout the year that include a North American tour New World Van Lines Named AMSA’s Independent Mover of the Year New World Van Lines, headquartered in Chicago, has been chosen as the nation’s top independent moving company for 2013 by the American Moving & Storage Association. Clean Energy Opens First LNG Station in Florida Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced the opening of the first liquefied natural gas fueling station in Florida, as well as the opening of the company’s America’s Natural Gas Highway stations in Pontoon Beach, Ill., and Fontana, Calif., to fuel heavy-duty natural gas trucks. New HOS Rules Continue to Impact Bottom Lines Transport Capital Partners fourth-quarter survey results show new hours-of-service impacting productivity, carriers expecting wages to climb, and more entry-level drivers to be sought by fleets. OSHA Extends Deadline on Workplace Injury and Illness Proposal The time to comment on a proposal from The Occupational Safety and Health Administration about a possible new regulation that would change the tracking and reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses has been extended from its original deadline. Nearly $2 Million in Pension Benefits Returned to 515 Truckers An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labors Wage and Hour Division resulted in the restoration of $1,979,779 in 401(k) pension benefits to 515 drivers working on U.S. Postal Service contracts for California-based Lange Trucking. NTSB Releases Most Wanted Safety List for 2014 The National Transportation Safety Board has just released its 2014 Most Wanted List, the top 10 advocacy and awareness priorities for the agency for the year. YRC and Teamsters Back in Talks Following Failed Contract Vote It’s back to the negotiation table for the financially troubled parent of several trucking companies, YRC Worldwide, following Teamsters Union employees voting down a contract extension. Economic Watch: Inflation Tame, Overall Conditions Improving Despite the biggest jump in consumer prices in six months and the first hike in wholesale prices in three months, inflation remains tame, according two new reports. Pilot Flying J: 95% of Customers Owed Money Have Been Paid Truckstop chain, Pilot Flying J, provided an update Wednesday on where it stands following a raid on company headquarters last April by federal agents, as part of investigation it allegedly cheated customers out of money they were due. Vigor to build EBDG-designed tank barge Naval architectural and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), Seattle, WA, recently completed a new 15,000-barrel tank barge design package for Maxum Petroleum, Inc., Greenwich, CT. Designed to balance... Cathelco systems protect new generation cruise ships Chesterfield, U.K., headquartered Cathelco says that when the first of Royal Caribbeans new generation of 4,000 passenger Quantum class cruise ships is launched this year, its equipment will be protecting the hull and... American Club offers IMSBC Code e-learning module A new addition to the existing catalog of the American P&I Clubs e-learning modules covers compliance with the mandatory requirements of the IMOs International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code. The aim of this... GasLog buys three BG Group LNG tankers Monaco headquartered GasLog Ltd. (NYSE:GLOG) has reached an agreement with Methane Services Ltd. (MSL), an affiliate of BG Group, to purchase three LNG carriers from MSLs fleet and to charter those ships back to MSL for... Damen Shipyards Sharjah holds opening ceremony Damen Shipyards Sharjah FZE – the newest shipyard of Albwardy Marine Engineering held its official opening Monday, January 12. The yard is a joint venture between the Damen Shipyards Group and Albwardy Marine Engineering,... Kirby orders ATB Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) has signed an agreement to construct an articulated 185,000 barrel tank barge and 10,000 horsepower tugboat unit at a cost of $75 million to $80 million. The ATB unit is... Ezra calls in bankers Singapore-listed offshore company moves a step closer to spinning-off subsidiary. Zim strikes debt deal Creditors poised to seize control of ailing Israeli carrier under terms of billion-dollar overhaul. Petrofac orders in China High end construction vessel set to be available for installation work by early 2017. Aegean lands credit line CEO says $150m facility will help fund expansion efforts on the back of Hess acquisition. KEX secures option Newbuilding total could top $160m if a blue chip charterer steps up to the plate. Kirby spreads the wealth New York-quoted operator identifies second beneficiary of Jones Act ATB project. ICS identifies lessons from Somali piracy MOL forming strategic alliance with Brookfield to expand box terminal business CWCNSL’s Nhava Sheva CFS continues on the growth path HK port up 5.4pc in December to 1.96 million TEU, Singapore up 5.3pc OOCL increases Asia-New Zealand freight rate US$300/TEU from April LA December boxes up 11.09pc to 494,761 TEU, but full-year off 2.59pc Ship operating expenses fall on tighter cost control: Moore Stephens Eimskips 2 new reefer ships again delayed so China yard cuts price Panama Canal expansion cost overruns threaten work stoppage Port of Ningbo container volume up 7pc to 16.77 million TEU in 2013 Fujian ports container volume up 8.9pc to 11.68 million TEU in 2013 Shanghai, Taiwan port authorities signs memorandum of cooperation Cosco Pacific volume up 10pc in 2013, but Singapore shop slips 14.9pc Asia-east coast South America rates rise 118pc from October-November Northern Chinas largest single reefer warehouse up and running Panama Canal expansion stands to reduce demand for panamax ships Growing protectionism curtails trade, reduces transport demand: WTO Chinas HCNA signs US$120 million deal for 35pc of Cargolux China Southern-Thai cargo flights to Lahore via Bangkok from Wuhan A380 carriers win as India mulls open skies to smaller centres Failure to address air cargo security in Argentina leads to high costs Settlement reached in disposal of Titans shipyard Parties have decided not to pursue further court proceedings on matter. Fuel prices firm in the Americas Demand was said to be slow in Montreal on Thursday. Aegean secures $150 million credit facility for US ops Facility will be used to finance capital requirements for Aegean Bunkering (USA). Algoma to continue vessel fuelling services in Halifax New contract to start on January 18, 2014. LR to host glycerine marine fuel workshop Event to explore factors relevant to the use of glycerine as a marine fuel. Alfa Laval opens R&D centre Technologies for scrubbers, fuel cleaning and waste heat recovery to be tested. Dynamic Oil hires new bunker trader Jacky Yen brings hands-on experience and local knowledge. Prices soft in Fujairah Good avails in South Africa. Prices firming across Europe Crude oil prices have been climbing. EU could provide more cash for shipping Funds could follow the introduction of tougher ECA sulphur limits. Voting opens in elections for IBIA Board Four seats are up for selection. Fuel oil stocks fall Fewer cargoes from United States and Venezuela. Russian energy giant sees bunker sales climb Rosneft has been at the heart of a dispute over the role of oil majors in the countrys bunker sector. Singapore: Alliance Oil Trading in liquidation Decision was made at a general meeting on January 7. Asian IFO prices show little movement Avails easing in Hong Kong. French firm upbeat on Singapore LNG prospects There will be a need for more small to medium scale LNG carriers and bunker ships to support the LNG industry. More shipowners replacing propellors for greater savings Device claims to cut bunker consumption by 5%. Colombo Port Throughput Rises Marad Chief: US-Flag Carriers at ‘Tipping Point’ FMCSA to Use Quick Strike Techniques to Target Unsafe Truckers Panama Canal Looks to Dispel ‘Myths’ About Expansion CSX Plans to Expand Ohio Intermodal Hub YRC Worldwide to Revise Contract Proposal P3, G6 to Spark Change in Trans-Atlantic Trade US DOT Chief: Corporate Tax Reform Will Boost Transport Funding CSX’s Profit Dropped in Fourth Quarter Quick sensor access with Autel MaxiTPMS Autel Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd. says the MaxiTPMS TS401 is a new generation TPMS diagnostic and service tool with unparalleled sensor coverage and an easy-to-use interface. The tool is ergonomic and provides quick access to faulty TPMS sensors. TGI expands international, domestic sales teams Tire Group International LLC (TGI) announced it has completed targeted hires for its international and domestic sales teams. Bill to limit ethanol gas in N.H. introduced The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced that New Hampshire H.B. 1220, a bill to prohibit ethanol blended gasoline at levels greater than 10% (E10), has been introduced in the state.
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