by CanadianSailings | Apr 28, 2013 | Corporate events & profiles, Ocean Carriers
The shareholders of Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd have discontinued talks about a possible merger for now. Hamburg Süd does not wish to comment publicly on the points that were discussed. However, unlike the impression created in the media, it wishes to state that the...
by CanadianSailings | Apr 28, 2013 | Gateways and Corridors, Government and Regulation, Other, St. Lawrence, Seaway and Great Lakes
Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour welcomed the signing of the Presidential Permit for the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) / New International Trade Crossing (NITC). The Permit, signed by President Barrack Obama, is a requirement for all U.S. border-crossing...
by CanadianSailings | Apr 28, 2013 | Business and Economy, Corporate events & profiles, Ports and Terminals
Compared to the first quarter of 2012, Port Saint John reported strong increases in tonnage in four areas during the quarter ended March 31, 2013: Potash shipments transported through the port, originated by PotashCorp, reached a record-breaking 277,249 tonnes, up 141...
by CanadianSailings | Apr 28, 2013 | Business and Economy, Ocean, Other
By Rich Piellisch, HHP Insight Liquefied natural gas quality – and the standards and practices to maintain it – will be increasingly important as the fuel is embraced for ships, as much of the world’s LNG has a methane content that precludes its use in many common...
by CanadianSailings | Apr 28, 2013 | Gateways and Corridors, Government and Regulation, Other, Ports and Terminals
After prolonged negotiations, the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance have agreed on a Master Contract covering ports from Maine to Texas, including the Port of New York and New Jersey.The negotiation process made headlines...
